Alarm causing problems

[tonyboy]

Ive just reconnected a new battery on a chim which has had a dead battery for a few months and the alarm is sounding non stop.Cant turn it off with the plip key.(good batteries)
Anyone any ideas because i would like to try and get it started.

[plipton]

Tonyboy,

Do the plips open the car? If so then the codes are OK. If not I would suggest disconnecting the alarm as a temporary measure so you can work on the car (and drive it). Don't forget to reconnect it after!!!


IMHO the alarms on Chimps are pain in the @rse and I'm on the look out for a better one myself.

Best of luck and welcome to the club.

Plipton

Edited to say "Don't forget to reconnect it"

>> Edited by plipton on Tuesday 28th January 13:40

[tonyboy]

Sorry, fortgot to mention that the plips dont work.Anyone know the easiset way to by pass the alarm so that i can try and start this beast?

[plipton]

Ooh feck!!

Have you got a copy of the bible (www.tvrbooks.co.uk)?

I have one but not read it yet so am not sure about alarm stuff. Will have a look lunchtime an get back to you.

Plipton

[tonyboy]

No i havent but i paid for it and its in the post...cant wait for it to arrive.
Thanks for your help and i await your reply.

[shpub]

We should not be talking about disabling alarms in a public forum for obvious reasons.

I do know how to bypass the alarm and it is not easy at all which is a good thing. I am sworn to secrecy on this so that is all you are getting. The bad thing is that the only way forward is to get an alarm specialist to look at the alarm and see what is going on and disable the alarm if necessary or repair it. Cost me about £60 when the Meta played up on my Griff.

Be aware that no working alarm means no insurance theft cover.

[plipton]

I read the bible at lunchtime - pages 262 - 264 deal with alarms a bit - but not really in any depth (for good reason due to the potential for theft). Basically, what shpub says is right - you need to budget for a new alarm or get a specialist to look at your knackered one. If you get a new one make sure your insurance company approves it or you won't be covered.

If your car is locked up in the garage and all you want to do is start it, then you might be able to bypass the alarm without invalidating your insurance (as long as you reconnect it again after). BUT if it ain't working properly anyway.......

I'd bite the bullet if I were you and get it sorted properly. I suspect a new alarm would be the most cost-effective solution.

[tonyboy]

Thanks chaps and point taken about discusion on here about alarms.
Ive spoken to the factory and the one fitted to my car is a Foxguard which is totally old and past its sell by date so a new one must be fitted.

[luke.w]

I had exactly the same problem recently and found out how to reset the alarm which involves revealing the black unit under the dash (not so difficult there are directions on the forum somewhere) and re synchronising the two remote blippers whist pressing certain buttons on the black alarm box. I would try it befor eforking out for a new alarm. If you email me seprartely I will send you the procedure.

Luke

[JAW]

Unbelievable, just had a similar problem this afternoon with my '98 Chimaera! Battery went flat, coudn't turn off alarm with fob, could only immobilise with little plug thingy and not enough juice to prime the the pump or turn the engine.

RAC came out and got the car started by jumping the battery, but the alarm still woudn't turn off with fob.

Got home with alarm LED flashing on dash, but thankfully no siren or lights flashing. Switched off and went in for a cup of tea, came back out and lo and behold the alarm / immobiliser now works with the fob but now the car won't start as the fuel pumps not priming, arrgggh! I know the batteries charged as the starter motor cranks the engine no problem and all the other electrics fine.

So now I'm in a worse position as the car won't start at all ......... any ideas?

[dannyboyo]

Tony, you have mail mate!!

[tonyboy]

Had the original foxguard removed today pending fitment of the new alarm.
The car started with the first turn of the key and im now very happy.

If theres anyone out there that might find the alarm and plipper useful before i throw them away (spares) please let me know and you can gladly have them.

[snarfy]

Joe,

I've currently got alarm immobiliser probs with my 98 Griff. I'm currently getting around the fuel pump problem by turning the ignition on and then inserting the immobiliser key. This then primes the pumps. Might work for you.....but there again.....
BTW there are loads of probs with alarms on the griff forum at the moment too.

[JAW]

Thanks snarfy.

Managed to crack it, turned out to be the fuel cut off switch. Don't know how but it had tripped! So reset it and bingo.........

Even had the roof off for a couple of hours today enjoying the bracing sunshine!

[macca]

Jaw,

There must be an alarm virus going about 'cause I was in a similar position to you just yesterday.

Left my lights on and, what with all the wind rocking the car, the alarm was going off constantly (according to the parking attendant). Got back to the car and the plipper would not work. Called TMS (they were really helpful). Anyway, jumped the car with a battery pack.

While the special key turned the immobiliser off, the alarm still continued. Had to wait for the battery to recharge a little then disconnect it to reset the alarm independentantly of the immosbiliser. Bingo, all OK now.