Electrics Check your alarm system - Page 9

alanwalne · 26th June 2008, 13:13

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Originally Posted by x Dr Vodka x

Thats odd, it should do as its an entry point, like bonnet, fuel filler and boot

The key disables the alarm on the non Cat 1 alarm (it does on mine anyway, though all alarms appear to be different). Pulling the bonnet release catch does not disable the alarm so the horn can peep 'till its heart's content!!

cnicolini · 26th June 2008, 13:17

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Originally Posted by x Dr Vodka x

Thats odd, it should do as its an entry point, like bonnet, fuel filler and boot

Mines going in on Monday, the dealer wants to check to see whats happening with it. What did they replace on your car? Where is the siren located on the car?

Simon_F · 26th June 2008, 14:14

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Originally Posted by cnicolini

You've lost me! So is the problem with the fuse box or the alarms cpu box? Someone on here said that they had their siren and cpu replaced and this fixed the issue?

From what they told me this morning it sounds like the fuse box - well thats the bit they are replacing tomorrow on mine.

Thanks

S

cnicolini · 26th June 2008, 14:16

Lets hope its a small fuse box along a wire to the alarm, and not the actual main fuse box, this would be a big job!

Simon_F · 26th June 2008, 14:37

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Originally Posted by cnicolini

Lets hope its a small fuse box along a wire to the alarm, and not the actual main fuse box, this would be a big job!

I'll pay extra special attention to what they tell me tomorrow and post on here ASAP - so you have an idea for Monday

Thanks

S

simon1 · 26th June 2008, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

The key disables the alarm on the non Cat 1 alarm (it does on mine anyway, though all alarms appear to be different). Pulling the bonnet release catch does not disable the alarm so the horn can peep 'till its heart's content!!

Absolutely right. It's all in the manual folks! If you have no ultrasonic sensors, then you can disable the alarm by using the keys. End of story.

Rich 11 · 26th June 2008, 20:38

They repalced the control box and Siren on mine and the control box again

Nitehawk · 26th June 2008, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Rich 11

They repalced the control box and Siren on mine and the control box again

Different dealer did the same with mine as well as trying out a new fuse box. The guy said he swopped the above with another Type S and it all worked ok. They then put mine back together and blamed it on a simple connection (after replacing and leaving in the new control box). Bottom line is once armed I left it for just over 30 secs, unlocked the door with my key and the alarm activated instantly..... Me Happy Hawk

R-2 · 26th June 2008, 21:02

Well my alarm is definitely not working.

I sat in the car, locked myself in, had red light flashing to say alarm armed, pulled the bonnet release lever and..........nothing. Just the indicator lights flashing and clicking furiously.

Presumably as i have a Type R i should have the ultrasonic/movement? sensors as well?

Moving around in the (double) locked car triggers absolutely nothing. Not even flashing indicators

A trip to dealers i suppose is the only option now

Jack The Lad. · 26th June 2008, 21:22

I have just tested mine again. ( The last time the dog set it off ).
Sat in car for 2 + minutes, to let car settle down.
Went to grab my pipe ( I have a cunning pipe holder on the centre console

, sad ennit) and off went the siren, via the internal sensers.
Well, I'm still awake, so why shouldn't the other 279 folk in the village be.

alanwalne · 27th June 2008, 08:29

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Originally Posted by simon1

Absolutely right. It's all in the manual folks! If you have no ultrasonic sensors, then you can disable the alarm by using the keys. End of story.

Instruction book????? I fell asleep just seeing that there was about 30 pages or so just dedicated to the trip computer

Simon_F · 27th June 2008, 11:59

Phoned the dealer today and the car is ready for collection with the alarm working

Obviously I will test it when I pick it up

The siren and the main fuse box have been replaced. It was the main fuse box that Honda were poking around with yesterday - so perhaps this is the root cause

Thanks

Simon

Woette · 27th June 2008, 13:36

Doesnt work here,

car booked in for 18 july, with a looong list of things to do.
This car is all about a double feeling, it looks and drives great but the build quality is very very very low...
Its time somebody learns japanese and goes to the ceo of honda and explain him a few issues.

x Dr Vodka x · 27th June 2008, 17:31

keep reporting to the bbc watchdog link peeps, please, we need to pull Honda UK up about this BBC - Consumer - TV and radio - TV and radio

Simon_F · 27th June 2008, 18:20

Woo hoo - the alarm is now working following the new fuse box and siren. Admittedly its not the loudest in the world and everyone ignores them - but at least the car now has the Cat 1 alarm thats stated for insurance purposes

Cheers

S

3rd Honda · 27th June 2008, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woette

This car is all about a double feeling, it looks and drives great but the build quality is very very very low...

That is such a good summary of how I feel about my car too.

I have to say (possibly a bit rude

) thats as I assume English is probably not your first language - you have expressed it better than I can!

However - on the point of the thread - mine works fine (EX) and has only 'false alarmed' once in 2 years, which I regard as pretty good. In our office car park, there is at least one false alarm a week, the most common seeming to be the Mini, but its also a popular car in the office car park. There are I think only 3 Civics

simon1 · 27th June 2008, 20:03

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Originally Posted by x Dr Vodka x

keep reporting to the bbc watchdog link peeps, please, we need to pull Honda UK up about this BBC - Consumer - TV and radio - TV and radio

To be fair, it seems that Honda dealers are fixing those that are faulty with no delays. Don't you think it would be better to use Watchdog for an issue that Honda tries to brush under the carpet. The handbrake issue was a good example.

bucketp · 28th June 2008, 10:40

Mine works.Sat in car locked using key fob, waited about a minute and tried opening bonnet, horn and went off and indicators flashed.

x Dr Vodka x · 28th June 2008, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by simon1

To be fair, it seems that Honda dealers are fixing those that are faulty with no delays. Don't you think it would be better to use Watchdog for an issue that Honda tries to brush under the carpet. The handbrake issue was a good example.

Its the fact that all stealers are saying "never heard of that before" They must have. Cars are coming out of the factory with faulty alarms, if it is reported then people who don’t use this site, say 70% of civic owners can be notified and test their alarms, people must know.
Also is it fair that Honda supply bad cars to those who pay ££££££ for them, i don’t think it is. NAME AND SHAME……….its not the stealers fault, its HUK and they need a kick up the backside to sort it.

R-2 · 28th June 2008, 12:19

Took my car to the dealers yesterday and they were genuinely very surprised that the alarm didn't work. And very apologetic. In the end i think nearly every employee in the place came and had a look.

So its now booked in to be fixed. I certainly won't be leaving it parked anywhere except at home overnight until its fixed

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26th June 2008, 14:16	#164 (permalink)
cnicolini Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 587 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Lets hope its a small fuse box along a wire to the alarm, and not the actual main fuse box, this would be a big job!

26th June 2008, 20:38	#167 (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)	They repalced the control box and Siren on mine and the control box again

26th June 2008, 21:02	#169 (permalink)
R-2 aka R-3 Car: 2010 Mugen 200 Join Date: 1st October 2007 Location: deep in the shires Posts: 2,702 Thanks: 118 Thanked 142 Times in 140 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well my alarm is definitely not working. I sat in the car, locked myself in, had red light flashing to say alarm armed, pulled the bonnet release lever and..........nothing. Just the indicator lights flashing and clicking furiously. Presumably as i have a Type R i should have the ultrasonic/movement? sensors as well? Moving around in the (double) locked car triggers absolutely nothing. Not even flashing indicators A trip to dealers i suppose is the only option now

26th June 2008, 21:22	#170 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 3,008 Thanks: 16 Thanked 101 Times in 101 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have just tested mine again. ( The last time the dog set it off ). Sat in car for 2 + minutes, to let car settle down. Went to grab my pipe ( I have a cunning pipe holder on the centre console , sad ennit) and off went the siren, via the internal sensers. Well, I'm still awake, so why shouldn't the other 279 folk in the village be.

27th June 2008, 11:59	#172 (permalink)
Simon_F Join Date: 2nd June 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Phoned the dealer today and the car is ready for collection with the alarm working Obviously I will test it when I pick it up The siren and the main fuse box have been replaced. It was the main fuse box that Honda were poking around with yesterday - so perhaps this is the root cause Thanks Simon

27th June 2008, 13:36	#173 (permalink)
Woette Car: '07 1.8 MR Type-S 40000 km Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 1,178 Thanks: 58 Thanked 49 Times in 49 Posts iTrader: (0)	Doesnt work here, car booked in for 18 july, with a looong list of things to do. This car is all about a double feeling, it looks and drives great but the build quality is very very very low... Its time somebody learns japanese and goes to the ceo of honda and explain him a few issues.

27th June 2008, 17:31	#174 (permalink)
x Dr Vodka x Wigan Warriors Thread starter Car: 2008 CTR, Red Join Date: 12th May 2008 Location: Sunny Wigan Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 0 Thanked 34 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (1)	keep reporting to the bbc watchdog link peeps, please, we need to pull Honda UK up about this BBC - Consumer - TV and radio - TV and radio

27th June 2008, 18:20	#175 (permalink)
Simon_F Join Date: 2nd June 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Woo hoo - the alarm is now working following the new fuse box and siren. Admittedly its not the loudest in the world and everyone ignores them - but at least the car now has the Cat 1 alarm thats stated for insurance purposes Cheers S

28th June 2008, 10:40	#178 (permalink)
bucketp Exiled Englishman Car: 2006 1.8 Galaxy Grey Join Date: 23rd October 2007 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 602 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine works.Sat in car locked using key fob, waited about a minute and tried opening bonnet, horn and went off and indicators flashed.

28th June 2008, 12:19	#180 (permalink)
R-2 aka R-3 Car: 2010 Mugen 200 Join Date: 1st October 2007 Location: deep in the shires Posts: 2,702 Thanks: 118 Thanked 142 Times in 140 Posts iTrader: (0)	Took my car to the dealers yesterday and they were genuinely very surprised that the alarm didn't work. And very apologetic. In the end i think nearly every employee in the place came and had a look. So its now booked in to be fixed. I certainly won't be leaving it parked anywhere except at home overnight until its fixed