Help! - Alarm problems...

bmk · 19-04-2003, 04:55 PM

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ost_uid0]I really need help..

I was shoving something under the driver's seat and now my car won't start. I think I hit something to do with my car's alarm. Now the problem is I have no idea what type of alarm I have and no clue on where i'm supposed to shove my alarm key..

Blardy hell.... i'm guessing its my immobiliser which kicked in[/color

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Dogo · 20-04-2003, 10:20 AM

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ost_uid0]dead bodies belong in the boot ...

in what way does the car not start ? does it make any noise / attempt to start, or does the key just turn and nothing happens ?

i reckon you should un-bolt the seat. theres a bolt in each corner, and possibly a plug to the seat belt warning thing.
Take a look and see what u can see. Also, check ur fusebox.

good luck![/color

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bmk · 20-04-2003, 12:44 PM

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ost_uid0]erm.. how'd u know it was a body? ???

what happens is, when u turn the key it begins to start and then dies. while this is happening there is a soft alarm as it starts.

but now.. it doesn't even do that.. i got a feeling i flatted the battery too now .. @*&@$![/color

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bmk · 20-04-2003, 01:43 PM

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ost_uid0]actually when i try to start the engine now theres just a clicking noise..[/color

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BigMal · 20-04-2003, 04:51 PM

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ost_uid1]Does sound like you have flattened the battery. That clicking
is usually when the battery doesn't have enough amps to turn
over the motor.
Is your car 2nd hand. Could be that the previous owner
installed a kill switch and you bumped it on. Happened to
me years ago where I installed a GTS dash into my old Monaro
which had a kill switch wired into it. Called the NRMA and all,
he found it I couldn't dare tell him I had just changed the
Dash and caused the problem myself.

Regards

Mal[/color

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JynX · 20-04-2003, 06:32 PM

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ost_uid0]A ticking sound is a flat battery. If the car turns over but doesnt start, the immobiliser is armed. If you knocked a wire out of the immobiliser box the car wont even turn over. If it turns but doesnt start... try pressing the button on ur keypad to un-arm it.[/color

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bmk · 24-04-2003, 11:18 PM

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A ticking sound is a flat battery. If the car turns over but doesnt start, the immobiliser is armed.

I've had both these sounds.. but now its just the ticking

Quote:

Is your car 2nd hand. Could be that the previous owner
installed a kill switch and you bumped it on.

Yep.. car's 2nd hand and i've checked for a kill switch but to no avail.

Thanx for the feedback guys.. i still havent had time to fix the car as of late but will get NRMA in ASAP.. i'll let u guys know what happens

JynX · 25-04-2003, 11:03 AM

Really just sounds like a flat battery... If its ticking you probably wont be able to kick it over with jumper leads you buy at kmart as they are ****. NRMA will boot it over no problems.

ABC · 25-04-2003, 11:52 AM

Agreed, Dead battery for sure. Had the same thing happen to me a little while ago. Just came outside one morning and it wouldn't start just got a tick from the starter motor.

If its a manual you should be able to push start it without too much trouble and then drive it to an autoelectrician to get a new battery. Then again, the NRMA guy should get you going and tell you the same thing.

if you have someone else handy and a multimeter check the battery volts when you start the car. It'll probably be fine while the car is sitting there and drop straight off to 0Volts or close to it when you turn the key. Battery is FUBAR.

Not cheap either! the new battery for my V6 is a real grunty jobbie and cost me near $140!

Hope this helps!

bmk · 08-05-2003, 10:35 PM

Finally fixed!! :lol:

Apparently the battery was faulty and needed to be replaced. The first time we got NRMA in, it was fine after they gave it a jump start but then after driving it for a while it died again. CONCLUSION battery was pucked.

So just got a new one in and its running smooth as usual. Also the old battery been stuffed and low must have triggered the immobiliser some how :x

Once again thanks for the input!

Trav · 09-05-2003, 08:51 AM

yep - the alarm sound is because the battery was dead. An alam is smart enough to know if power has been cut, so you probably had you aram go off when the new batter wqas put in too.

I have back up battery on my alarm, so if I take out my batter the siren goes off.

Toyboy · 09-05-2003, 06:02 PM

Yeah mines the same :wink:

19-04-2003, 04:55 PM	#1
bmk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 55	[color=#000F22ost_uid0]I really need help.. I was shoving something under the driver's seat and now my car won't start. I think I hit something to do with my car's alarm. Now the problem is I have no idea what type of alarm I have and no clue on where i'm supposed to shove my alarm key.. Blardy hell.... i'm guessing its my immobiliser which kicked in[/colorost_uid0] __________________ 1996 Astina Hatchback 1.8L

20-04-2003, 10:20 AM	#2
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	[color=#000000ost_uid0]dead bodies belong in the boot ... in what way does the car not start ? does it make any noise / attempt to start, or does the key just turn and nothing happens ? i reckon you should un-bolt the seat. theres a bolt in each corner, and possibly a plug to the seat belt warning thing. Take a look and see what u can see. Also, check ur fusebox. good luck![/colorost_uid0] __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

20-04-2003, 12:44 PM	#3
bmk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 55	[color=#000F22ost_uid0]erm.. how'd u know it was a body? ??? what happens is, when u turn the key it begins to start and then dies. while this is happening there is a soft alarm as it starts. but now.. it doesn't even do that.. i got a feeling i flatted the battery too now .. @*&@$![/colorost_uid0] __________________ 1996 Astina Hatchback 1.8L

20-04-2003, 01:43 PM	#4
bmk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 55	[color=#000F22ost_uid0]actually when i try to start the engine now theres just a clicking noise..[/colorost_uid0] __________________ 1996 Astina Hatchback 1.8L

20-04-2003, 04:51 PM	#5
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	[color=#000000ost_uid1]Does sound like you have flattened the battery. That clicking is usually when the battery doesn't have enough amps to turn over the motor. Is your car 2nd hand. Could be that the previous owner installed a kill switch and you bumped it on. Happened to me years ago where I installed a GTS dash into my old Monaro which had a kill switch wired into it. Called the NRMA and all, he found it I couldn't dare tell him I had just changed the Dash and caused the problem myself. Regards Mal[/colorost_uid1] __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

20-04-2003, 06:32 PM	#6
JynX Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,767	[color=#000000ost_uid0]A ticking sound is a flat battery. If the car turns over but doesnt start, the immobiliser is armed. If you knocked a wire out of the immobiliser box the car wont even turn over. If it turns but doesnt start... try pressing the button on ur keypad to un-arm it.[/colorost_uid0] __________________ JynX 1994 Turbo BA Astina 200whp @ 12psi "If you cant drive fast with 90hp..... 900hp wont help you"

25-04-2003, 11:03 AM	#8
JynX Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,767	Really just sounds like a flat battery... If its ticking you probably wont be able to kick it over with jumper leads you buy at kmart as they are ****. NRMA will boot it over no problems. __________________ JynX 1994 Turbo BA Astina 200whp @ 12psi "If you cant drive fast with 90hp..... 900hp wont help you"

25-04-2003, 11:52 AM	#9
ABC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 625 View Photos By: ABC	Agreed, Dead battery for sure. Had the same thing happen to me a little while ago. Just came outside one morning and it wouldn't start just got a tick from the starter motor. If its a manual you should be able to push start it without too much trouble and then drive it to an autoelectrician to get a new battery. Then again, the NRMA guy should get you going and tell you the same thing. if you have someone else handy and a multimeter check the battery volts when you start the car. It'll probably be fine while the car is sitting there and drop straight off to 0Volts or close to it when you turn the key. Battery is FUBAR. Not cheap either! the new battery for my V6 is a real grunty jobbie and cost me near $140! Hope this helps! __________________ ABC - Andy 1996 Manual V6 Noble Green Hatch FS: $11,500 1992 Manual SOHC Red BG Hatch

08-05-2003, 10:35 PM	#10
bmk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 55	Finally fixed!! :lol: Apparently the battery was faulty and needed to be replaced. The first time we got NRMA in, it was fine after they gave it a jump start but then after driving it for a while it died again. CONCLUSION battery was pucked. So just got a new one in and its running smooth as usual. Also the old battery been stuffed and low must have triggered the immobiliser some how :x Once again thanks for the input!

09-05-2003, 08:51 AM	#11
Trav AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dixons Creek VIC AU Car: 1995 BA Astina Posts: 370 View Photos By: Trav	yep - the alarm sound is because the battery was dead. An alam is smart enough to know if power has been cut, so you probably had you aram go off when the new batter wqas put in too. I have back up battery on my alarm, so if I take out my batter the siren goes off. __________________ If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, then perhaps you have misunderstood the situation

09-05-2003, 06:02 PM	#12
Toyboy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: nsw Car: Ba Astina Posts: 1,113	Yeah mines the same :wink: __________________ "Man who drop watch in toilet have ****ty time."

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