alarm info

[chrisdurham]

ive found that my chim has this alarm fitted - im assuming is not standard

[ChimpanLucky]

Foxguard FG1 ?

[MADMAX2]

have you got a 2 button squarish keyfob with a red LED in corner if so its a Foxguard

[chrisdurham]

yeah thats the one.

so you know where this thread is going...

it doesnt work lol

[BIGMIKE1]

Speak to Bridgewater electronics they sorted mine after people on hear recommended them, really helpful and a lot cheaper than a new alarm

[MADMAX2]

its still one of the best alarms although its over 15 years old if you can get it fixed it will be worth it

[Ozstyle]

Apparantley the fobs can loose syncrinisation with the brain, giving the impression the alarm has failed, worth checking before you condemn. Try a thread search on Grif/Chim forums, or maybe some will come along and explain how to resync.

[chrisdurham]

so was this particular brand an add on? ive read there can be a few different ones fitted to the TVRs?

[Ribol]

chrisdurham said:

so was this particular brand an add on?

Foxguard was TVR OE fit, one of the most reliable alarms going, stick with it if you can.

Has it ever worked in your time, do you have more than one remote?

[chrisdurham]

hi there, only had the car a week or so, ive two key fobs, which when pressed, the LED's flash.

But nothing, not sure where to start with the fault finding - but yeah, would prefer to stick with it and get it up and running, were these also remote central locking systems?

Cheers

Chris

[Ribol]

chrisdurham said:

..............not sure where to start with the fault finding ..............

The first thing you do is make sure the remotes both have NEW batteries in them, they must have the full 12v to work properly. They may just start to work with new batteries in them if you are lucky.

After that you can try and sync them to see if that works, they won't sync with old batteries in them.

The fact the LEDs flash or light up means nothing in voltage terms.

If that doesn't work you then need to start by checking live and especially a good earth.

Central locking outputs are handled by the smaller plug, 10-pin?

Good luck

[chrisdurham]

ok cheers, I will get some batteries,

whats the sync procedure on these?

[paulathome]

Try disconnecting your main battery for 30 seconds and then reconnect smartly and cleanly.
They sometimes get confused especially if you have had a flat battery at any time.
Got to be worth a punt and only takes a few minutes.
Paul.

[hdandy]

Ever so slightly off topic, but - is it possible to adjust the sensitivity?

I cant use the interior sensor on mine as it sets the alarm off far to easily.

Andy

[MADMAX2]

chrisdurham said:

ok cheers, I will get some batteries,

whats the sync procedure on these?

Ribol gave me the sync process for the alarm we can pm you the procedure

[chrisdurham]

hi there, that would be great if you could

[MADMAX2]

chrisdurham said:

hi there, that would be great if you could

YHM