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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: john_rdy on 20 August 2008, 23:41:52

Title: alarm system problems
Post by: john_rdy on 20 August 2008, 23:41:52
hi i recently bought a omega 2 litre gls. but i cant lock it as the alarm keeps going off, but only seems to happen in day light. which if i leave it all day can flaten the battery. its an s reg, but it seems to be coming from the horn the noise so im guessing i cant just disconnect the alarm? or can i? as at the moment i cant leave the car locked. which is a little annoying. any thoughts anyone?
thanks in advance
john
Title: Re: alarm system problems
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 August 2008, 23:48:12
Hi John and welcome to the forum.

I would start by unplugging the sensor in the engine bay.
Title: Re: alarm system problems
Post by: john_rdy on 20 August 2008, 23:51:51
hey
thanks im looking forward to many a happy mile of motoring, i never thought to test the alarm as i was looking at it. ive been had haha.
where may this sensor be?
thanks for your help
john
Title: Re: alarm system problems
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 August 2008, 23:54:44
IIRC its fixed to the power steering reservoir. When there's work done to the car, it tends to get bent and not make contact with the bonnet. There could be a number of issues, but this is a common one and easy to start with.
Title: Re: alarm system problems
Post by: john_rdy on 21 August 2008, 07:55:30
Found it and disconnected it. I'll keep you up dated. It would be great if it was that simple! Now I've found a pool of water in the footwell. Thanks for your help. John
Title: Re: alarm system problems
Post by: Elite Pete on 21 August 2008, 09:13:21
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Found it and disconnected it. I'll keep you up dated. It would be great if it was that simple! Now I've found a pool of water in the footwell. Thanks for your help. John
Another common but easily sorted Omega niggle, try this

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1206287560
Title: Re: alarm system problems
Post by: john_rdy on 21 August 2008, 10:36:22
Wow, thanks I'll try and attack that when i get home. I cant Thankyou enough, hopefully thats it but im sure I'll find a few other little things over the next few days. Thanks again. John