Electrics Check your alarm system - Page 2

electric · 18th June 2008, 22:34

It seems it is the Civics built after November 2007 that have faulty alarms. (check build date on seat belt).

This is about the same time as they changed to two stage airbags. It may be worth having your air bags checked as I have read in a number of places of people having bumps in their Civic and being pleased their air bags were not triggered.

Personally I rate Honda electronics the most unreliable in any car I have owned. After saying that I expect my windows will not open tomorrow! (I already have my head lights flashing on and off for the hour before dark.)

Rich 11 · 19th June 2008, 08:40

Sorted ...........going in this morning , got a new Legend as a loan car..........hmmm nice

Dimplyred · 19th June 2008, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 11

Sorted ...........going in this morning , got a new Legend as a loan car..........hmmm nice

If it's a common fault I suppose they know what the problems is.

hurricane · 19th June 2008, 11:19

Well this forum came in handy again! I didn't even know that my car had an alarm, as many models for the Finnish market seem to be without them for some reason,

but they do have the engine imobilisors of course.

However, just got in the car, locked the doors, waited till the "alarm" light was flashing, opened the driver's door manually from inside and hey presto, flashing lights, beeping horn! Impressed!

nic283 · 19th June 2008, 12:02

Does the alarm stop by pressing the unlock button on the fob? Never tried this before

Rich 11 · 19th June 2008, 12:16

Yes

Dimplyred · 19th June 2008, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by hurricane

Well this forum came in handy again! I didn't even know that my car had an alarm, as many models for the Finnish market seem to be without them for some reason,

but they do have the engine imobilisors of course.

I knew mine had an alarm but I'd never tested it, so it was good to get a reminder to check it. Fortunately mine works.

Vet_2010 · 19th June 2008, 12:26

Emm... time to go test this I think...

EDIT: ... nope mines working fine thank-fully! Its got quite a high pitch note to it! Thats an 07 model btw!

Rich 11 · 19th June 2008, 12:30

Could this be the start of something ? Not a thing one tests , you assume it works. Upto now its alerted 2 of us lets see how many more ...........this should be made a sticky post

angie4m · 19th June 2008, 12:44

In know mines works. Apart from I set it off whilst sitting in it (I had accidently hit the open button on the key while parked and if you don't open the door within 30 secs it automatically locks it and I forgot!) but barr that I usually set it off while washing the car, especially power washing the roof!

Thats another thing I keep forgetting then I realise when it starts making a noise and flashing, then I have to hit the open button and remember to open the door then shut it so it doesn't lock itself again and it all happens all over

dave525 · 19th June 2008, 13:07

Just tested mine, all ok

cnicolini · 19th June 2008, 14:44

I tested mine when I got the car in Sept. using the key. The alarm did go off but its not as loud as I'd like it, must be where its located and the sound proofing?

leeroy1986 · 19th June 2008, 14:46

Mine definatly works, it goes off everytime it rains hard. Which is quite alot in england!

RabidManx · 19th June 2008, 15:24

Yup mine works though very impressed with it.....not very loud siren and no horn action....also the siren seems to come from the boot!

The siren is so quiet i could not hear it from more than about 20 metres!

streakybird · 19th June 2008, 15:32

Tested mine, but not as loud as i thought it would be! Its an 06 registered Civic, have they changed the alarms in 07/08 models?
and if they have can i go get it upgraded? ha ha! fat chance! answered it myself...

HappyMan · 19th June 2008, 17:02

If I open with the key the alarm is disarmed and if I lock with the key then the alarm is engaged. How can i check my alarm?

NEEMSTAR · 19th June 2008, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyMan

If I open with the key the alarm is disarmed and if I lock with the key then the alarm is engaged. How can i check my alarm?

you have to try breaking in HM

or sit inside it, activate the alarm and try opening the doors

HappyMan · 19th June 2008, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEEMSTAR

you have to try breaking in HM

or sit inside it, activate the alarm and try opening the doors

Oh ok!

electric · 19th June 2008, 17:41

If you lock the car with the remote then unlock with THE KEY in the lock the alarm should sound. To test the interior alarm (if you have one) leave a window open, get out and lock the car. Put your arm through the open window into the inside of the car. This should set off the alarm.

To stop the alarm just press the remote or if that dosn't work put the key into the ignition and it will stop in a few seconds.

HappyMan · 19th June 2008, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by electric

If you lock the car with the remote then unlock with THE KEY in the lock the alarm should sound. To test the interior alarm (if you have one) leave a window open, get out and lock the car. Put your arm through the open window into the inside of the car. This should set off the alarm.

To stop the alarm just press the remote or if that dosn't work put the key into the ignition and it will stop in a few seconds.

Ok just off to check..............

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18th June 2008, 22:34	#21 (permalink)
electric Join Date: 19th February 2008 Location: London Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It seems it is the Civics built after November 2007 that have faulty alarms. (check build date on seat belt). This is about the same time as they changed to two stage airbags. It may be worth having your air bags checked as I have read in a number of places of people having bumps in their Civic and being pleased their air bags were not triggered. Personally I rate Honda electronics the most unreliable in any car I have owned. After saying that I expect my windows will not open tomorrow! (I already have my head lights flashing on and off for the hour before dark.)

19th June 2008, 08:40	#22 (permalink)
Rich 11 TYPE R GT (R-15016) Join Date: 11th May 2008 Location: Kingston upon Hull (Red & White side), East Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 17 Thanked 45 Times in 45 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorted ...........going in this morning , got a new Legend as a loan car..........hmmm nice

19th June 2008, 11:19	#24 (permalink)
hurricane Summer tyres again :D Car: 2008 1.8i SP LHD, Milano Red Join Date: 22nd May 2008 Location: Kymenlaakso, Finland Posts: 475 Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well this forum came in handy again! I didn't even know that my car had an alarm, as many models for the Finnish market seem to be without them for some reason, but they do have the engine imobilisors of course. However, just got in the car, locked the doors, waited till the "alarm" light was flashing, opened the driver's door manually from inside and hey presto, flashing lights, beeping horn! Impressed!

19th June 2008, 12:02	#25 (permalink)
nic283 Supporter Join Date: 15th June 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Does the alarm stop by pressing the unlock button on the fob? Never tried this before

19th June 2008, 12:16	#26 (permalink)
Rich 11 TYPE R GT (R-15016) Join Date: 11th May 2008 Location: Kingston upon Hull (Red & White side), East Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 17 Thanked 45 Times in 45 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes

19th June 2008, 12:30	#29 (permalink)
Rich 11 TYPE R GT (R-15016) Join Date: 11th May 2008 Location: Kingston upon Hull (Red & White side), East Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 17 Thanked 45 Times in 45 Posts iTrader: (0)	Could this be the start of something ? Not a thing one tests , you assume it works. Upto now its alerted 2 of us lets see how many more ...........this should be made a sticky post

19th June 2008, 12:44	#30 (permalink)
angie4m Naughty but nice Car: 135i & 330Ci M Sport Convtbs Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,133 Thanks: 49 Thanked 100 Times in 99 Posts iTrader: (0)	In know mines works. Apart from I set it off whilst sitting in it (I had accidently hit the open button on the key while parked and if you don't open the door within 30 secs it automatically locks it and I forgot!) but barr that I usually set it off while washing the car, especially power washing the roof! Thats another thing I keep forgetting then I realise when it starts making a noise and flashing, then I have to hit the open button and remember to open the door then shut it so it doesn't lock itself again and it all happens all over

19th June 2008, 13:07	#31 (permalink)
dave525 Supporter Car: Skoda Octavia VRS Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Portishead Posts: 550 Thanks: 30 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just tested mine, all ok

19th June 2008, 14:44	#32 (permalink)
cnicolini Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 587 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I tested mine when I got the car in Sept. using the key. The alarm did go off but its not as loud as I'd like it, must be where its located and the sound proofing?

19th June 2008, 14:46	#33 (permalink)
leeroy1986 Supporter Join Date: 12th July 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine definatly works, it goes off everytime it rains hard. Which is quite alot in england!

19th June 2008, 15:24	#34 (permalink)
RabidManx Join Date: 19th May 2008 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 158 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yup mine works though very impressed with it.....not very loud siren and no horn action....also the siren seems to come from the boot! The siren is so quiet i could not hear it from more than about 20 metres!

19th June 2008, 15:32	#35 (permalink)
streakybird Dieting is boring! Join Date: 3rd June 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 232 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Tested mine, but not as loud as i thought it would be! Its an 06 registered Civic, have they changed the alarms in 07/08 models? and if they have can i go get it upgraded? ha ha! fat chance! answered it myself...

19th June 2008, 17:02	#36 (permalink)
HappyMan Super Moderator Car: 1.8 EX NHB 2007 Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 10,106 Thanks: 179 Thanked 367 Times in 355 Posts iTrader: (0)	If I open with the key the alarm is disarmed and if I lock with the key then the alarm is engaged. How can i check my alarm?

19th June 2008, 17:41	#39 (permalink)
electric Join Date: 19th February 2008 Location: London Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	If you lock the car with the remote then unlock with THE KEY in the lock the alarm should sound. To test the interior alarm (if you have one) leave a window open, get out and lock the car. Put your arm through the open window into the inside of the car. This should set off the alarm. To stop the alarm just press the remote or if that dosn't work put the key into the ignition and it will stop in a few seconds.