Alarm problem!!!

[reubsta]

Hi

I have posted about this before but i'm still unable to fix the problem with solutions supplied:

I think my alarm needs re-programming as the key fob does not turn the alarm on/off so i have to use the immobiliser key when i get in the car to be able to deactivate and start her up. It happened after the battery went on the key fob and i had to activate the alarm and then use the de-activator to stop it and be able to drive.

Does anyone have any solutions and/or somewhere in the South (preferably Hampshire/Dorset) where I can take it to someone who knows how to reset the alarm?


Thanks

[StuartB]

Assuming its the normal cobra alarm on the S1 you can reprogram yourself quite easily if you have the touch key:

1. With the alarm system disarmed and mobilised, switch on the ignition. Note if the transmitter key codes have been wiped, the alarm must be disarmed using the touch key.
2. Insert a touch key into the receptacle on the steering column shroud. The alarm tell-tale will light steady.
3. Press, simultaneously, both buttons on the new transmitter key for about 10 seconds, until the tell tale in the key stops flashing and goes out. When the buttons are released the key tell tale will light steady.
4. Press either one of the transmitter key buttons; the transmitter key tell-tale will blink, and the alarm tell tale on the instrument pod will go out for one second.
5. Repeat 3 and 4 for all other keys to be used, up to a maximum of four. When all keys have been programmed, switch off the ignition (alarm tell tale will go out). Note this procedure erases all existing transmitter codes, so that all keys to be used must be reprogrammed at the same time.

[reubsta]

Hi Stuart

Yep tried this - the key fobs don't seem to flash using new batteries, also do i do this sitting in the car with all the doors shut? senors??

[StuartB]

AFAIK The fobs should flash when you press the buttons, programmed or not. If the led isn't working either the led itself is broke or the keyfob is dead

With regards the programming procedure, my previous post is all the manual says. I would assume that it makes no difference if the doors / sensors are open as it is only a re-programming of the fob.

Has to be done in the car unless you have very long arms though Also helps if you have three hands

[reubsta]

Sheeesh!

Where do i start? I guess with trying to get new key fobs? Well anymore help from people greatly appreciated!!

Note to all... keep a spare keyfob battery in your wallets!!