Alarm problem, but only when I open the boot! help

Hi Guys,

I have a meta alarm system (round fobs) on my 1999 20vt and whenever I open the boot with the key (fobs don't work!), the alarm goes off.

I've tried taking the fuse out of this blue holder.. I hope that's right?! and that's stopped the siren sounding, but the indicators etc.. all flash for a minute or so.



is there a way to totally disable the alarm, as I use the key anyways! as per every other coop I've owned.

That fuse holder doesn't look OE Jonny.

The alarm module is up above the fuse board and if it's the late design it'll have a blue fuse in the module itself.

Darn it.

Any pictures of the module I should be looking for ?

I'll get you a picture of a module tomorrow.

Legend

The one on the top is the late M99 module and you'll see the two blue fuses left side, the one below is the early M99 which doesn't have fuses so if it's this one you'll need to remove the two plugs.

Happy hunting

I swear I can't see the alarm module anywhere! could it be mounted elsewhere?

Sometimes it can be hidden behind a sheet of vinyl liner material above the fuse box near the bulkhead, you really need to go in with a torch, get your hand up there and have a dig around. Or follow the loom from the light blue connector beside the fuse box, as that's where the alarm module connects.

nope. Couldn't find it!

disconnected the siren under the bonnet and the problem is gone (for now!)

Can you hear a relay clicking noise under the dash?

Suspect you resolved this johnnyk?

If not would look very hard - the module can be tucked right up under the dash as Joe says-and you need to hunt for it.

Can I hijack the post a bit?

My coupe suddenly does not like starting- and just clicks rapidly- with all the various relays clicking away.

Thoughts were battery dead- so new one bought and no change.

A gentle bump start with cluth up indices the starter motor to turn as normal and she comes to live.

A sudden new occurence is the left hand front and rear indicators coming on and staying on when the fobs (round fob 99 car and alarm) is locked.

Its not done that before.

I can hear lound clicking outside the car- and smoke!!! (very worrying from back left bulkhead of engine near chod) and inside v loud clicking of relays.

Battery is rude health.

Alarm was overhauled 3 years ago by the alarm guru on the foum pages.

Any first thoughts? I'm struggling to think the alarm AND the starter have gone at the same time.

Thanks in advance.

MM

yes mate, I sorted it by disconnecting the siren and then the problems magically disappeared!

Sounds like the starter motor is on it's way out Rob, what a pain

Hey Joe,

Thanks for being out there as ever!

I'm happy if that's all it is - just befuddled by the left hand front and rear indicators coming on and staying on?

Think something else is playing up-in sympathy with the starter motor!

:-)

MM

That's the alarm system Rob, try disconnecting the side light loom plug and give the connections a quick squirt with some contact cleaner or WD40, worth doing on both sides as I've had this before, it could also be the alarm module is on its way out.

Thanks Joe!

I'll check all is connected with the module too....appreciate your guidance- I was thinking TRS had a poltergeist!

Speak soon - the 10th anniversary approaches!

MM