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Marky Boy

Member Since: 25 Oct 2013
Location: Maidenhead
Posts: 96

Alarm has just developed a gremlin

Hi all
Me 2004 TD5 has just developed a problem. When locking it the indicators no longer flash and instead the horn beeps twice, unlocking it, it flashes once as normal.
It starts on the button so I don't think it's a battery issues, the only thing that I can think of is I spent quite a few hours in it with the courtesy light on yesterday. Could that have changed anything ?
Any help would be welcome.

Ps I don't have a Nanocom so can't do diagnostics.

26th Jan 2014 3:31pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Try the second keyfob if you have one. Could be a sign the fob battery is knackered perhaps? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

26th Jan 2014 3:41pm

Marky Boy

Member Since: 25 Oct 2013
Location: Maidenhead
Posts: 96

Hi, the second key fob gives the same results , I will go and get some batteries though and change them both as they can be a bit erratic.

26th Jan 2014 3:45pm

dorstsmith2

Member Since: 06 Aug 2012
Location: On the third rock from the sun in dorset
Posts: 188

try remote battery change

Locks & Alarm
16
5. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and
back to ‘0’ the required number of times to
enter the SECOND digit of the code.
6. Open and close the driver’s door again.
7. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and
back to ‘0’ the required number of times to
enter the THIRD digit of the code.
8. Open and close the driver’s door again.
9. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and
back to ‘0’ the required number of times to
enter the FOURTH digit of the code.
10. Finally, open and close the driver’s door
one more time.
If the code has been entered correctly, the
anti-theft indicator light will extinguish, the
alarm will stop sounding and the engine can be
started.
If an incorrect code has been entered:
If the code is entered incorrectly, the alarm
sounder will sound twice, the anti-theft
indicator light will continue to illuminate, and
the engine will fail to start. Before entering the
code again, turn the starter switch to position
‘II’ and hold in this position for 5 seconds.
After three failed entry attempts, the security
system invokes a delay period of thirty minutes
during which the system will not accept any
further attempts to enter a code.
REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY
The battery should last for approximately
three years dependent upon use. When the
battery needs replacing it will be apparent from
the following symptoms:
•The handset will only work every other
operation while disarming.
•The hazard warning lights will not flash
when the alarm is disarmed.
Always fit a Land Rover STC 4080 or a
Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery
(available from a Land Rover dealer).
WARNING
The handset contains delicate electronic
circuits and must be protected from impact
and water damage, high temperatures and
humidity, direct sunlight and the effects of
solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Memorise the emergency key access code
or keep the Security card on your person in
case of emergencies. NEVER leave the card
in the vehicle.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•DO NOT remove a battery until you are
ready to install the replacement.
•The engine will immobilise five minutes
after the key is removed from the
starter switch (or 30 seconds after the
starter has been switched off and the
driver’s door opened). If handset
battery replacement is NOT completed
within this period, the emergency key
access code will have to be entered
before the handset can be
synchronised.

a page ower`s handbook

26th Jan 2014 3:48pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

Without a Nanocom you may need to pop along to a local independant if you have one and hook it up to their diagnostics or wait to see if a fellow forum member can assist with a Nanocom.

If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

26th Jan 2014 3:48pm

Marky Boy

Member Since: 25 Oct 2013
Location: Maidenhead
Posts: 96

Thanks for the replies, problem now solved !
It turns out my wife turned the alarm off earlier today and mentioned the interior lights were on so she turned them off. A bit of checking has discovered a damp passenger door switch shorting out and the alarm thinking a door was open.
Leak to be fixed, alarm problem over !

26th Jan 2014 6:24pm

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