Alarm / Unlocking Issues On Tuscan S Mk2

[Jim Clark]

Morning.

Well I picked up my first Tuscan yesterday and problems started already! (Not whinging, I know it was only a matter of time!)

Just after 6am this morning, the alarm went off & I didn't get down to the keys before it stopped. Then 2 mins later it went off again. This time I hit the button on the fob and it stopped. Decided that as it was safely blocked in the drive and neighbours are less than friendly that I would leave it unlocked till a more sensible time for noise making!

Anyway, just been out to see what could be the problem and it wouldn't let me in! After locking/unlocking a few times I finally got the passenger door open. Made the mistake of getting in and shutting the door only to find I couldn't get out! The window switched and door opening dial also were flashing like a council estate at Christmas. Again after a few on/offs with the ignition I got the door open and got out.

I now notice that whether its locked or unlocked according the the indicator flash sequence, the doors won't open. The boot however will! Also, when the boot switch is pressed, the passenger window comes down half way!

I wondered if anyone has any ideas as to what could have caused this! It is peeing down with rain but as far as I & previous owner know, there isn't an issue with leaks.

It was fine when I parked it up last night!
Sorry for the waffly post but any help would be greatfully received.

[Hot Tuscan]

Congrats on the buy..... You will not regret it.

Sounds like you just have low battery voltage. Putting the car on trickle charge over night should fix it, but the wet wont help.

The alarm has a low voltage detection mode that makes it go off if the battery voltage drops too low, and the windows & doors issue points in the same direction. I've had them forget to open properly or shut again when I've left mine for too long.
Might be an idea to get the battery changed at the next service.

Steve

[s6boy]

Water in the door switch in the passenger mirror causing a short, the encoder under the transmission tunnel this connects to operates the boot as well as the door so would be my first port of call. Is the plastic tit missing?

[Jim Clark]

Thanks for the advice. It had a new battery fitted by TVR Power on 30th April so shouldn't be that. And as for the passenger door button, it still has the rubber over it.

The strangest thing to me is that the passenger window comes down half way when the boot release is pressed!

[s6boy]

Jim Clark said:

Thanks for the advice. It had a new battery fitted by TVR Power on 30th April so shouldn't be that. And as for the passenger door button, it still has the rubber over it.

If it's raining hard up there could still be water ingress.

Jim Clark said:

The strangest thing to me is that the passenger window comes down half way when the boot release is pressed!

[glow worm]

Is it a Tuscan 2 with the convertible style dash or the periscope speedo type one ??
Did you buy it private or from a dealer??

Edited by glow worm on Friday 15th May 11:48

[Jim Clark]

glow worm said:

Is it a Tuscan 2 with the convertible style dash or the periscope speedo type one ??

Its an 05 plate S with the periscope one.

[TOM500]

Not 24 hours out of my sight and you've broken it already!

[Jim Clark]

lol hello mate! Not me!!!

Wondered if you ever had any similar problems!? Oh and I forgot to tell you when I got home.... The Hatfield tunnel was mind blowing! Windows down all the way!!!

[Jim Clark]

Right.... I seem to have sorted the problem but not sure how so I shall put it down the the quirks of a TVR!!!

I unlocked it using the keyfob, opened the boot & locked it using the keyfob, getting the usual 4 beeps and flashes. I then unlocked it and closed the boot. Everything now opens when it should and when locked the boot won't open anymore (or put the window down!)

At least now I can go for a drive once the roads have dried out a bit! And I am grateful it happened in the privacy of my own drive and not at a petrol station or other public place to save me feeling like a fool!!

Thanks for the advice!

[Jim Clark]

Just been out for a drive.... got to our destination and..... the doors wouldn't open from the inside without the ignition on. Got home and they now work again! The plot thickens!

[lee02]

i may be wrong but on mine the alarm only bleeps if a door or the boot is open unless you hold the button down to switch off the microwave sensor. the alarm may be sensing this and causing your problem? possibly a sticky door or boot switch?

good luck lee

[roll]

Had to join to get this first hand to save you relaying the info!!!!!
LOL
Roll

[Jim Clark]

And there was me thinking it would be some useful advice!! Like the name though!

[Tuscanuwe]

I think it a poor connection (slightly corroded plug) or faulty microswitch.
It can be also control box. Are the windows open and shut correctly in sequence to door opening?

Only can found by yourself if you a good electrican.
Best is to look out for a good garage.

Uwe

Edited by Tuscanuwe on Saturday 16th May 21:07

[TOM500]

I can't beleive any of this and assume it's now fixed. Was it the case that the boot was open when locking it? Never once had an alarm issue and the car was outside most of the time on the road so was always armed and in use. Maybe someone was trying to break in!?

[Jim Clark]

It seems to be ok now, just had one more time where the passenger door wouldn't open from the inside. Don't think anyone was trying to break in as it went off twice, second time I was looking at it when it went off too. The night it went off, there had been a massive amount of rain so maybe that caused it. The boot wasn't open as tehe alarm didn't beep when setting it. Only when I did it intentionally to try and rectify the problem. Anyway, I'm not worrying about it.

Edited by Jim Clark on Sunday 17th May 16:36