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Old October 18th 04, 10:19 AM
Alfie Norks
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Default Alfa Romeo 156 alarm won't turn off problem

I have a 156 (X reg = 2000) and I tried to use it on the weekend only
to find that both of my car keys don't seem to be able to turn off the
car alarm. It's not the key batteries as the chance of both keys being
dead at the same time is very slim - and the key lights come on when I
press their buttons.
The car battery is fine as the alarm goes off when the doors are
opened but I can't start the car as the alarm seems to have the car
immobilised (I guess).

My problem is (1) how to fix this and/or (2) how to get the car to the
garage to get it fixed (if I can't start it).

Any ideas?
Thanks
Alfie
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Old October 18th 04, 11:25 AM
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>I have a 156 (X reg = 2000) and I tried to use it on the weekend only
>to find that both of my car keys don't seem to be able to turn off the
>car alarm. It's not the key batteries as the chance of both keys being
>dead at the same time is very slim - and the key lights come on when I
>press their buttons.
>The car battery is fine as the alarm goes off when the doors are
>opened but I can't start the car as the alarm seems to have the car
>immobilised (I guess).
>
>My problem is (1) how to fix this and/or (2) how to get the car to the
>garage to get it fixed (if I can't start it).
>
>Any ideas?
>Thanks
>Alfie
>


I had a similar problem the other day with a 1998 model. When you press the key
button, does the key LED flicker or does it stay on solid for quite a few
seconds? My LEDs were staying on solid on both key fobs. I discovered that the
rubbers over the switches on the key fobs had slipped (yes on both key fobs)
and were stopping the alarm buttons from releasing properly. The solution was
to open the key fob, remove the rubber and press the button. I have now
stripped down, cleaned and re-assembled both fobs correctly and all is well. (I
previously tried removing the key fob batteries and then putting them back in
but this did not help. The problem was definitely due to the switch not
releasing). Hope this unlikely sounding explanation helps you!

Phil 156 V6 1998
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Old October 18th 04, 07:58 PM
Alfie Norks
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Thanks - but the LEDs flicker.

Any other ideas before I have to fork out on garage and towing costs?
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Old October 19th 04, 09:49 AM
Alfie Norks
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Disconnect the car battery or the key battery?
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Old October 19th 04, 10:48 PM
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>> Disconnect the car battery or the key battery?
>
>The CAR battery! It resets everything.
>


When I had a similar problem, I phoned the Alfa main dealer. They told me that
disconnecting the car battery would not help at all. Don't know if they were
right or not, as I never tried it. Luckily my problem was in the key fob.
 




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