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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: coco6175 on 08 March 2009, 21:29:19

Title: alrm problem
Post by: coco6175 on 08 March 2009, 21:29:19

hi new to site seem to have a problem with my omega alarm it keeps going off tried to turn off inside car that works sometime but need it fixed

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2009, 21:32:44

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hi new to site seem to have a problem with my omega alarm it keeps going off tried to turn off inside car that works sometime but need it fixed

Bonnet switch is the common favourite. It gets bent over as you work and as the bonnet warms up in the sun etc it flexes & comes off the switch. Try bending the bracket back upright or unplugging it completely as a test.

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: coco6175 on 08 March 2009, 21:36:14

thanks will give it a try  :) :y

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: Agemo on 08 March 2009, 21:39:17

Welcome Coco.  The other possibility is the alarm sounder, this has it's own batteries, and when they start to die, the alarm is activated. You either replace the batteries, or leave it disconnected.  Hope this helps. ::)

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: coco6175 on 08 March 2009, 22:31:10

when i disconected the sounder it went tonto any other ideas  :y

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: Entwood on 08 March 2009, 22:31:11

Have you ever heard 4 little "bleeps" as you switch the engine off ??

If so it is the Power sounder batteries as this is an indication that they are low on charge... the first sign of failing batteries .. :(

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: tmx on 08 March 2009, 22:32:45

have you tried as Andy said? if its randomly going off it problably is the bonnett switch!

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: coco6175 on 08 March 2009, 22:36:51

it makes the bleep sounds sometimes how do you replace the batteries

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: Entwood on 08 March 2009, 22:40:35

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it makes the bleep sounds sometimes how do you replace the batteries

You have to cut the box open, and solder new ones in ... there was a forum member offerinmg to do this .. can't remember who though.

The other options are to remove and leave off, or to buy a new one from VX ... I don't know the price ... mine is sitting in the kitchen until I get around to doing something with it !!

Just as an aside .... if you leave a knackered powersounder in and connected, on RARE occasions it has been known for the batteries to leak, the acid then corrodes the internals, which can short and catch fire ....... has happened to a couple of members...

so either fix or unplug .... IMHO

HTH

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: tmx on 08 March 2009, 22:40:49

D/C it if the batteries are low they have a habbit of setting on fire!

i wouldnt replace it theyre expensive! get one off a breaker if you really want one

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2009, 22:42:48

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....... there was a forum member offerinmg to do this .. can'rt remember who though. .....

Steve MJ  :y


I still owe him rent for storing a tool box for me!  ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: coco6175 on 08 March 2009, 22:50:49

that sounds a bit expensive might just disconect thanks everyone looking for grey leather seats none on ebay at moment also rear oe boot spoiler

Title: Re: alrm problem
Post by: Agemo on 08 March 2009, 22:54:37

If you disconnect, remove from the vehicle, quite a few of us have done.  Mutant Cav and Markey Mark ar breaking Facelifts, see "Parts wanted & for sale".  ::)