Random alarm being triggered.

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Post 760430 by doorman on 2015-02-21 18:29:32

Hi folks, once again after your superior knowledge, this time with random actuation of the alarm. Lock car with remote, 30 seconds later, alarm arms its self, then within a minute, hazards go off but no siren, I have now established that the siren seems to have failed, could this be the reason, or is it coincidental? When I unlock with the fob led on dash continues to RAPID flash until ignition is switched on & off again. Tried opening, and then dropping hood harder than normal, and everything is ok for now, could this possibly be a faulty micro switch on the hood, and why would the siren not go off? Thanks again for your help. (98 V70 R AWD)

Post 760431 by Harvey on 2015-02-21 18:37:19

When the car is off the road is the battery put on a charger / maintainer to keep it at a good charged level. Not sure if this would keep the siren charged or are you sirens the same as the later cars as they seem to last 6-8 years before they give up ?.

Post 760441 by doorman on 2015-02-21 19:09:28

[QUOTE=Harvey;760431]When the car is off the road is the battery put on a charger / maintainer to keep it at a good charged level. Not sure if this would keep the siren charged or are you sirens the same as the later cars as they seem to last 6-8 years before they give up ?.[/QUOTE] Yes, always on maintainance charge

Post 760823 by S1RS on 2015-02-24 22:15:31

Check the condition of the wiring going to the tailgate.