Alarm Ticking...

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

Hey guys... I searched the forum but i think no one has had this problem i am facing now. Iit all started like this: 1. When for a car wash yesterday evening. Because it was extra dirty, asked the guy to spray lebih. Then left the car wash and started to get ticking sound from the glove compartment. 2. Reset the alarm. Drive back and the ticking sound comes back. 3. Today morning, unlocked my car. The alarm lights were not green and not red, was a little orangey. So reset the alarm again and tried to lock and unlock. Then the car could not lock. 4. So check all the door then found out that the drivers door needed to be slammed a little harder. Tried to lock and unlock, it works. 5. Reached office, tried to lock the car with alarm and same problem. Beeping sound like one of the doors not closed. Slammed the drivers door again and can lock. 6. The ticking sound still exist while driving in the morning as well. What could be the issue? Anyway, I am driving a e36 328 1997 model. Thanks for the help guys... Cheers...

 

[fabianyee]

could be some minor short circuit from the water.. or contact point problem...
better check the alarm unit.

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

could be some minor short circuit from the water.. or contact point problem...
better check the alarm unit.

where is the alarm unit mate? is a simple DIY or do i have to visit the mechanic? scared lah to bring to mechanics...

 

[yeop]

is it yr original alarm from AB?

if yes..go to Cobra service center in TTDI (opposite Rasta), just did mine on Sat.. Manager's name Edward tel 77288422

 

[Bailey]

thx yeop one of my E36 remote also kaput lah after changing new battery it started to merajuk luckily i got spare one, later2 we go 2gether2 ye

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

is it yr original alarm from AB?

if yes..go to Cobra service center in TTDI (opposite Rasta), just did mine on Sat.. Manager's name Edward tel 77288422

yup it is still the original alarm... thank for the info bro... appreciate it...

 

[metalrizca]

bro,
after service, tell us what they do..
and what is really happen..

since one of my friend have same prob..
but she's not drive UDM..

 

[yeop]

bro,
after service, tell us what they do..
and what is really happen..

since one of my friend have same prob..
but she's not drive UDM..

mine was not working for years... they service the remote and in-car unit, re tune the frequency, change the right battery and its back to normal...

is yr friends car alarm by Cobra??

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

bro,
after service, tell us what they do..
and what is really happen..

since one of my friend have same prob..
but she's not drive UDM..

surely will let you know bro...

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

latest update...

Drove back from lunch. Tried to lock the car with remote and the alarm was triggered. Reset the alarm and then fine once and the 2nd time. 3rd time cannot lock and shows an error like a door is not closed. reset again, then it locks but then within a minute the alarm start blowing...

had to switch off the alarm now... gees...

could it be the battery? but i did a voltage test 3 weeks ago and 2 weeks ago checked the water.

mmm should i take it to the workshop or alarm centre in TTDI?

 

[yeop]

dont spoil yr warranty at other shops...AB got contract wt Cobra on all UDM cars fitted wt it...

trust me...other shop will tell or advise you to change new ones..better margin maa!!

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

dont spoil yr warranty at other shops...AB got contract wt Cobra on all UDM cars fitted wt it...

trust me...other shop will tell or advise you to change new ones..better margin maa!!

thanks for the advice bro... i think i shall call the Cobra Mgr and check with him... my machine is 1997 so not sure if there is still a warranty or something...

cheers...

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

going to meet Edward... lets see whats the outcome...

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

1. when to Edward - Cobra in TTDI. He said nothing wrong with the alarm. Then gave some prices if the motion sensor (RM140 per pair) or the switch (RM 74.50) koyak.
2. Still with the ticking sound when to Jason. Test drove then checked again.
3. Cause was taa daa... did not close/lock the boot. hahaha izza...

Moral of the story, check the basics first...

 

[yeop]

mmmm......at least u know where cobra is!!! hehehe

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

bro,
after service, tell us what they do..
and what is really happen..

since one of my friend have same prob..
but she's not drive UDM..

my ticking sound was cause by the sensor locking the central lock after a certain distances. Because the boot was not locked, the unit was trying to lock the central lock again and again. As for your friend, check the outgoing sensors at the doors, boot and bonnet. If it still persist, bring your friend's car to this ex-Cobra guy in Uptown, James Wong of CSE Mobile Services.

Cheers...

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

mmmm......at least u know where cobra is!!! hehehe

hahaha true is true... Edward was a nice guy to chat with... Guys another info... Drive up to Genting, between 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. if your remote alarm do not work, its nothin wrong with the alarm. It is because the signal transmission error...

So many cars came in to Cobra today because of the same issues...

 

[yeop]

Genting??? no more money to gamble, Alarm went off asking to go back!!

 

[AnGeLiCdEmOn108]

should have called Uncle Lim... he would have checked the Alarm system... hahaha

 

[metalrizca]

bro,
after service, tell us what they do..
and what is really happen..

since one of my friend have same prob..
but she's not drive UDM..

my ticking sound was cause by the sensor locking the central lock after a certain distances. Because the boot was not locked, the unit was trying to lock the central lock again and again. As for your friend, check the outgoing sensors at the doors, boot and bonnet. If it still persist, bring your friend's car to this ex-Cobra guy in Uptown, James Wong of CSE Mobile Services.

Cheers...

just that simple..?
he he..

okeh..
i'll inform her..

thanks..