FALSE ALARMS M12 GTO 2.5

[Bardolphs]

I've been experiencing a few false alarms on my M12 2.5.

Used the switch on and off the ignition method to retrieve the history and
was presented with :

one flash followed by two flashes repeating

Checked the rear clam switch and it's good. Anyone know if the front clam has a switch ?

There doesn't seem to be any pattern as to when the alarm goes off, it can be minutes or hours.
I've taken to leaving the alarm off while in the garage at home.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Cheers..

[rsnoble]

iv had the same problem please let me no how you get on?

[AMG Merc]

No front clam switch.

Afeter trying all of the obvious I found that one of my door buttons was'nt pushing in enough on closing so not opening the circuit- one side has a shim (hand built you know). Tell tale-sign is wriggle the door and see if the interior light flickers. Good luck.

[Bardolphs]

I'll check the door switches..

Thanks..

[node]

Could it be your battery is running low? when was the last time you took the car out for a run?

[Bardolphs]

Door switches are OK. Battery is fully charged.

Does anyone know how to reduce the sensitivity of the internal movement sensors ?

I did wonder if it was the battery conditioner causing the volts to shift about, though it still alarms when it's not connected...

Anyone any ideas ??

[AMG Merc]

Bardolphs said:

Does anyone know how to reduce the sensitivity of the internal movement sensors ?

Anyone any ideas ??

Sure, cover the sensors with black insulation tape - sensitivity then equals zero!

[Lakelord]

Drafts used to set off my alarm in a previous car due to the sensitivity of the sensors. Friend of mine who fits alarms told me to shut the vents before alarming it and never had a repeat of the problem.
Is your car garaged? If not, it may be a similar problem but if it is, do large spiders dwell within? Mooohahaha!

[NobleGuy]

I had false alarms a few back after messing around with the windscreen wiper motor bracket.

It first started to go off randomly after being alarmed, sometimes some minutes after, and then at other times it would be fine. Turns out I dislodged a spade connector on the alarm unit which eventually fell off altogether, making the alarm go off instantly every time I tried to lock it.

Put the connector back on and it's been fine.

[mgbond]

I also had this issue on my 2.5. when you arm the car push and hold the button on the remote down for a few seconds until you hear a beep. This dissables the interior sensors.

However mine still used to go off sometimes very randomly. In the end I took it to a installer of our alarms and it turned out to be the sensors themselves being old analouge type rather than the newer digital. New sensors were sent free of charge and I fitted them my self. never had an issue since.

Bondy

[rsnoble]

maybe that is the same problem im haveing with mine. who di you see to source the the new sensors?

[mgbond]

rsnoble said:

maybe that is the same problem im haveing with mine. who di you see to source the the new sensors?

My nearest installer for autowatch and they sorted it for me. Very nice guys.

Bondy

[rsnoble]

i have a problem at the noment that when i lock my car the alarm works but the driver door does not ock, i had a problem theother day that the door wouldnt unlock,i had to open the door from the inside, has anyone else had this problem, is there a fix or am i looking at a new lock,