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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: tom041098 on 19 March 2010, 22:47:40

Title: Alarm/Power Sounder
Post by: tom041098 on 19 March 2010, 22:47:40

Hi, my 2003 Omega CDX Est has suddenly started making an alarm noise that is not the normal loud beep beep alarm. Its a more quieter woo woo kind of noise. Also no lights flash.

I read it may be the power sounder and that the batteries may be low. Please can someone point me the direction to buy new ones and also how to fit them?

Thanks...my neighbours will appreciate it! >:(

Title: Re: Alarm/Power Sounder
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 19 March 2010, 22:50:33

Try having a look at this for some help

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1240077701

Title: Re: Alarm/Power Sounder
Post by: vic on 19 March 2010, 22:56:59

 There are a couple of different types of batteries in the powersounder dependant on model I understand. Check out this link for one type.
http://www.budgetbatteries.co.uk/20940/3-v150h-size-mempac-nimh-3-6v-150mah-varta-rechargeable-memory-protection-battery-pcb-mount/
If you reach thru the back door and press the locking button on the drivers door the car will be locked but the alarm NOT set, may keep yo :yu out of your neighbours bad books till you find a more permanent solution.
VC

Title: Re: Alarm/Power Sounder
Post by: robson on 20 March 2010, 10:10:58

I had a very similar problem tried to remove powersounder but gave up .Problem seems to have cured itself now. Gremlins?

Title: Re: Alarm/Power Sounder
Post by: vic on 20 March 2010, 12:10:21

Tom
Have a look at this link, another member has already done a how to. I used it to my own powersounder. It really is a straight forward job. Like many other members I just left the sounder disconnected.The car alarm works as usual and it appears only the power sounder protection for battery disconnection siren is affected.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1220198611

VC :y

Title: Re: Alarm/Power Sounder
Post by: lozzzz on 20 March 2010, 19:13:13

i used the same link as above and did the job no more probs (alarm or neighbours) lol

Title: Re: Alarm/Power Sounder
Post by: GrayUK on 20 March 2010, 19:49:45

Yep, done the same, took mine out, no problems now ;)

Title: Re: Alarm/Power Sounder
Post by: PhilRich on 20 March 2010, 20:07:55

Hi Tom & Welcome. Just to add my 2pence worth, if you remove the powersounder you are effectively 'modifying' the car from manufacturers specifications, and as such you should notify your Insurance Company? I don't think many people actually do, but bear in mind, if you have a bump that requires an inspection & the loss adjuster is a jobsworth, you could end up with no payout! :y

Title: Re: Alarm/Power Sounder
Post by: tom041098 on 20 March 2010, 21:19:08

Perfect. Did exactly as Vic's link suggested. Did the job. I'm happy, neighbours happy and I can enjoy a night sleeping.....instead of staying up as I did friday night in a layby in the middle of nowhere with the engine running....terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired. Incidently, I spoke to a few Vauxhall dealerships. vauxhall in Uckfield quoted me a reasonable £60 inc VAT for new unit and £30 to fit it. Piece of mind...suppose it could have been worse!

Thanks for all your your suggestions!