Alarm Won't Turn off..

[harv88uk]

Hi all, I recently went on Hol and forgot to put my 1996 chim on charge first. Naturally when i got back the alarm was sounding although it was very weak and i couldn't de-activate it with either of the keyfobs.
I thought instantly that the car battery was flat. I entered the chim via the secret lever and put him on charge. After a couple of minutes the alarm stopped sounding. I thought great it's all hunky dorry. I then let the car charge fully and came back to it later. I noticed that the alarm was still active and the doors locked so i tried both keyfobs again but no joy. the alarm wouldn't de-activate.
Does anyone know what the problem is or if there is a quick fix? Have i damaged it by running the car battery down with the alarm on? I am at my wits end. All the lovely sunshine we are having and i cannot drive my Chim as the only way i can get in it is by the secret lever which sets the alarm sounding..
Many thanks in advance for suggestions...

[bigdods]

Disconnect the negative on the battery for 5-10 secs. Put it back on. Should sort it - happened to me lots of times this always does it. You might need to press the key fob within a few secs of reconnecting the battery - dont need to on mine but apparently some do

This is a common problem, has something to do with the alarm resetting itself with 12V is reapplied after its gone flat.

[harv88uk]

Cheers for the info, I had already rung Carl from Tvruk and sorted it though.. He told me the same. He's the top man for advice on TVR car alarms i would advise anyone to give him a call if needs be.

Thanks anyway going out for a cruise about this aft in the sun now i'm sorted.

[jthornhill]

This has happened to me. But my fobs have died and gone to fob heaven. TVRUK are sorting me, i have sent the Alarm ECU for recoding and two new fobs that don't wear out. £160 all in. Bargin compared to new system as everyone else wanted to sell me..

I have every sympathy for you.

Jon