Electrics: 850: - 1996 estate - Alarm

classkawa · Sep 19th, 2009, 21:38

Sorry if thi s already on here but I did do an advanced search first and couldn't match my problem.
About a year ago I turned the alarm off as the remote fobs seemed to be giving trouble and it just seeemed easier to lock/unlock the car with the key.
With the onset of winter I want to try to fix the remote locking problem but the red LED on the dash top is out permanently and I think???? I need it lit before I can start the whole remote fob programming sequence. Is this right??
If so how I do I reactivate the alarm if I do not have remotes that seem to work anymore?? The owners manual only tells you how to do it using the remote!!!

Chris_Rogers · Sep 20th, 2009, 09:00

You don't need the LED on to sort the remote problem.

However there is a ignition key sequence to get the LED on to program new remotes, is this what you mean?

classkawa · Sep 20th, 2009, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_Rogers

You don't need the LED on to sort the remote problem.

However there is a ignition key sequence to get the LED on to program new remotes, is this what you mean?

Yes it is Chris. I thought as the LED is no longer on when the car is locked up it means the alarm is still inoperative and this is why I can't program either remote to the car using the iginition on/off x5 method. Is there another way?

and how do I get the alarm activated again? When I turned that off it was as per the owners manual....ignition on and hold the button for 3 secs.

Chris_Rogers · Sep 20th, 2009, 17:11

Reprogramming remotes 850:

All doors/boot closed not locked.

Make sure you have the all remotes you want to program next to you, it's easier if not on the same key ring as the ign key as they all have to be
done within 10 seconds.

With the ignition key inserted, turn the key 5 times from off position to the ON (II) position (NOT THE CRANKING POSITION)!...within 10sec,
ending in the ON position.

The Dash LED should be flashing at this point.

Press any button on the first remote, the LED flash rate should change

to show it's responded to it.

When the LED flash rate returns to the original press any button on the second remote.

If necessary repeat for a third remote (max three).

When LED stops flashing switch off ignition and try remotes, good luck!

classkawa · Sep 20th, 2009, 21:14

Thanks Chris. I tried about 20 times this afternoon to no avail. The LED flashes but does not turn solid when I press any of the remotes so I guess the electronics won't recognise them.
I split both remotes last night and checked them. Batteries all 3.2 or 3.3V, all PCB's are clean and the numbers match on both PCB's. One certainly worked when I got the car.
I suppose what I don't understand is why the alarm isn't working??

David

Chris_Rogers · Sep 21st, 2009, 18:06

From memory the alarm can only be set with the remote, so if the remotes don't work nor will the alarm.

Sep 19th, 2009, 21:38	#1
classkawa Junior Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2015 21:09 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey	1996 estate - Alarm Sorry if thi s already on here but I did do an advanced search first and couldn't match my problem. About a year ago I turned the alarm off as the remote fobs seemed to be giving trouble and it just seeemed easier to lock/unlock the car with the key. With the onset of winter I want to try to fix the remote locking problem but the red LED on the dash top is out permanently and I think???? I need it lit before I can start the whole remote fob programming sequence. Is this right?? If so how I do I reactivate the alarm if I do not have remotes that seem to work anymore?? The owners manual only tells you how to do it using the remote!!! __________________ Despite the high cost of living it remains popular

Sep 20th, 2009, 21:14	#5
classkawa Junior Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2015 21:09 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey	Thanks Chris. I tried about 20 times this afternoon to no avail. The LED flashes but does not turn solid when I press any of the remotes so I guess the electronics won't recognise them. I split both remotes last night and checked them. Batteries all 3.2 or 3.3V, all PCB's are clean and the numbers match on both PCB's. One certainly worked when I got the car. I suppose what I don't understand is why the alarm isn't working?? David __________________ Despite the high cost of living it remains popular

Sep 20th, 2009, 09:00	#2
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	You don't need the LED on to sort the remote problem. However there is a ignition key sequence to get the LED on to program new remotes, is this what you mean?

Sep 20th, 2009, 17:11	#4
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Reprogramming remotes 850: All doors/boot closed not locked. Make sure you have the all remotes you want to program next to you, it's easier if not on the same key ring as the ign key as they all have to be done within 10 seconds. With the ignition key inserted, turn the key 5 times from off position to the ON (II) position (NOT THE CRANKING POSITION)!...within 10sec, ending in the ON position. The Dash LED should be flashing at this point. Press any button on the first remote, the LED flash rate should change to show it's responded to it. When the LED flash rate returns to the original press any button on the second remote. If necessary repeat for a third remote (max three). When LED stops flashing switch off ignition and try remotes, good luck!

Sep 21st, 2009, 18:06	#6
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	From memory the alarm can only be set with the remote, so if the remotes don't work nor will the alarm.

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