996 c4 car alarm on ferry.. Urgent
996 c4 car alarm on ferry.. Urgent
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Bebs

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3,033 posts

311 months

Wednesday 27th March 2013
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Hi all, currently on an overnight ferry to Denmark. Car alarm keeps going off. Have left car unlocked now, but it rearms itself after a while.. What do I do chaps? Leave key in ignition?
Cheers!

Fattrader

515 posts

252 months

Wednesday 27th March 2013
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I thought you used key in the door to lock. But have not done it myself so not 100% certain.

Bebs

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3,033 posts

311 months

Wednesday 27th March 2013
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Yes did lock it initially by turn key only. Alarm still went off though and I was called down to car deck.
Have left it unlocked now but recall it locking and arming itself if left unlocked..?

Magic919

14,514 posts

231 months

Wednesday 27th March 2013
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You can unlock, but have to open and close door to prevent it auto-locking and arming.

However, press lock button twice within 3 seconds and it should omit tilt sensor. That should stop the alarm being triggered.

Synackrst

13 posts

176 months

Wednesday 27th March 2013
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Yup, double clicking the key to lock the car was a great find. (It beeps once to let u know)

On the islay ferry loads of alarms were going off and my 996 c4s was happy

Bebs

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3,033 posts

311 months

Wednesday 27th March 2013
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Thank you so much guys, long live PH and it's members!
Double clicked, beep. Just as predicted.

reedman

588 posts

224 months

Wednesday 27th March 2013
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unlock your door then open it the door.

Close door job done.

If you don't open the door it will lock its self.

James

Bebs

Original Poster:

3,033 posts

311 months

Thursday 28th March 2013
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Thanks for all the input chaps. Had a peaceful night, no further alarm calls after double clicking the fob.
Good to know the car only locks itself again if door is left unopened.
Makes sense of course.
Off to burn rubber now on Scandinavian roads.