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[Andy B]

Are all the Mig alarms with power sounder CAT1 then? I have mine down as CAT2 on insurance because thats what I thought it was.

You should just tell 'em it's 'factory fit' and let them work out what level it is.
I had this 'debate' many years ago with the numpty on the other end of the phone when she asked what make my standard fit Senator alarm was. She insisted it must have a 'name' on it ......  :-?

[Shimmy]

Think mine has been removed or at least disconnected, certainly had never sounded off whenever I've disconnected the battery.  Looks I should check sooner rather than later, I'd be devastated if that happened to me.

[PhilRich]

God that is truly shocking! I really feel for you both 

[richardirv]

Are all the Mig alarms with power sounder CAT1 then? I have mine down as CAT2 on insurance because thats what I thought it was.

You should just tell 'em it's 'factory fit' and let them work out what level it is.
I had this 'debate' many years ago with the numpty on the other end of the phone when she asked what make my standard fit Senator alarm was. She insisted it must have a 'name' on it ......  :-?

I have but I seem to remember there being 2 options Factory Fit Cat 1 & Factory Fit Cat 2. I am not 100% though.

[albitz]

For those who are not aware of this, here is a link that will show you how to disconnect your power sounder. However, if you are going this far it would be safer all round to remove it completely from the car and discard it safely.
Don't leave it lying in your garage they can still self combust.

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

Good point. When I removed mine I split it open and the removed the batterys - which had just started to leak.

[albitz]

i am so sorry to see that, that's gotta be devastating, i went to remove mine on advice from the forum only to find it had already been removed and this is in a car that has only ever been serviced by vauxhall (or opel! over here) so quite clearly a cause for concern if they didn't even want to put one back in (although it's a swiss car and maybe car theft isn't a high priority there!)

Assuming yours is LHD I wouldn't be surprised if it simply never had one; AFAIK they're there for the Thatcham CAT1 alarm certification, which doesn't exist in mainland Europe (or anywhere but England) as far as I know.

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Pretty sure its the same throughout the U.K.

[Shackeng]

Just going out to take mine off having seen this. What implications does removal have, other than preventing auto-combustion, and making battery removal much easier.? :-?

[Hannah Judes Dad]

right must remember to remove mine and safely store it under the ex-wife

[Debs.]

Just going out to take mine off having seen this. What implications does removal have, other than preventing auto-combustion, and making battery removal much easier.? :-?

The obvious one would be insurance......the protection would (technically) be reduced; but if you leave the main alarm-sounder horn in place there`s still a functioning alarm, deadlocks and (of course) the immobiliser to protect the car.

[Shackeng]

Just going out to take mine off having seen this. What implications does removal have, other than preventing auto-combustion, and making battery removal much easier.? :-?

The obvious one would be insurance......the protection would (technically) be reduced; but if you leave the main alarm-sounder horn in place there`s still a functioning alarm, deadlocks and (of course) the immobiliser to protect the car.

Thanks Debs

[Shackeng]

For interest, I've just taken mine off, and disconnected, as per battery, within 15 secs of ign off. Not a peep out of it. So its either fubarred or this mimics battery disconnection to it's satisfaction.

I wonder if it'll go on e-bay.

[aaronjb]

i am so sorry to see that, that's gotta be devastating, i went to remove mine on advice from the forum only to find it had already been removed and this is in a car that has only ever been serviced by vauxhall (or opel! over here) so quite clearly a cause for concern if they didn't even want to put one back in (although it's a swiss car and maybe car theft isn't a high priority there!)

Assuming yours is LHD I wouldn't be surprised if it simply never had one; AFAIK they're there for the Thatcham CAT1 alarm certification, which doesn't exist in mainland Europe (or anywhere but England) as far as I know.

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Pretty sure its the same throughout the U.K.

Bah, good point  You knew what I meant 

[Shackeng]

WARNING, the plastic fasteners under the w/s seal that retain the back of the scuttle, are NOT captive , as I have just found out to my cost, two of which have decided that they enjoyed their new found freedom, and preferred the darkness of the engine bay.

[mantagte]

been offered £850 less the excess

[Debs.]

been offered £850 less the excess

 ....... :-?........

First offers are always cheeky!