V70: - Alarm system service required

markwilki · Feb 6th, 2012, 19:05

Bought a cracking 2005 05 V70 last month. When unlocking the car an error message is displayed " ALARM SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" the message is easily cancelled by pressing the reset and does not occur again until after the alarm has been set again and then the car opened. Alarm seems to set OK but I cannot fool it into sounding off! Some threads I have read on the forum suggest it might be a dodgy key fob battery and a couple of others (2004 models) suggest it is a leaking battey in the sirren that causes this message. any clues will be really appreciated.

Rossi-fan · Feb 6th, 2012, 20:59

It could be the actual alarm siren on the way out. Its not un-common for them to give up the ghost at around 8 years old ish...If it turns out to be the siren itself, its around £100 for a new kit.

noscralc · Feb 6th, 2012, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Rossi-fan

It could be the actual alarm siren on the way out. Its not un-common for them to give up the ghost at around 8 years old ish...If it turns out to be the siren itself, its around £100 for a new kit.

yep had same problem last year-car 8yrs old siren kaput easy job to change but about £100 lighter.

V70RMW · Feb 9th, 2012, 15:32

LIkely to be the back up battery in the siren unit. If you're not bothered about the alarm then just save the money and leave it. I've taken the fuse out to avoid any possible battery drain but has be fine for the past 3 years.

wtroy26 · Jul 27th, 2012, 01:22

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Originally Posted by V70RMW

LIkely to be the back up battery in the siren unit. If you're not bothered about the alarm then just save the money and leave it. I've taken the fuse out to avoid any possible battery drain but has be fine for the past 3 years.

Which fuse?

Rossi-fan · Jul 28th, 2012, 18:14

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Originally Posted by wtroy26

Which fuse?

Fuse No 38 in the fuse box at the end of the dashboard.

Rubic cube · Jul 28th, 2012, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Rossi-fan

It could be the actual alarm siren on the way out. Its not un-common for them to give up the ghost at around 8 years old ish...If it turns out to be the siren itself, its around £100 for a new kit.

It has gone up it is now £152.44

Clan · Jul 28th, 2012, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Rubic cube

It has gone up it is now £152.44

yes ! don't get the kit anymore , just the individual siren itself is cheaper . I guess volvo UK wondered why they were selling an awful lot of siren kits ( for foreign markets without alarm) in the uk where alarms are standard , and selling hardly any sirens to replace faulty ones !

johaywo · Aug 2nd, 2012, 09:27

I'm getting this message on my 2000 V70 Tdi.
Have noticed for a few days the fuel cover locking pin is making graunching noise on locking /unlocking. today its not coming out to lock at all. Could this have caused the message?
Thanks.

Rufe · Aug 2nd, 2012, 10:04

As above, the price has gone up for these siren kits.

Below is a link to a post I made about it as I am constantly getting asked to supply them at the less than £100 price but we simply can't any longer:

Click Here, P2 Series Alarm Siren Kits....

Simon

Feb 6th, 2012, 19:05	#1
markwilki New Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2012 08:38 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: stirling	Alarm system service required Bought a cracking 2005 05 V70 last month. When unlocking the car an error message is displayed " ALARM SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" the message is easily cancelled by pressing the reset and does not occur again until after the alarm has been set again and then the car opened. Alarm seems to set OK but I cannot fool it into sounding off! Some threads I have read on the forum suggest it might be a dodgy key fob battery and a couple of others (2004 models) suggest it is a leaking battey in the sirren that causes this message. any clues will be really appreciated.

Aug 2nd, 2012, 09:27	#9
johaywo New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2016 15:36 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Silloth	Locking Pin on fuel cover. I'm getting this message on my 2000 V70 Tdi. Have noticed for a few days the fuel cover locking pin is making graunching noise on locking /unlocking. today its not coming out to lock at all. Could this have caused the message? Thanks.

Aug 2nd, 2012, 10:04	#10
Rufe TRADER Last Online: Sep 16th, 2016 14:55 Join Date: May 2006 Location: FRF Volvo, Swansea (Volvo Main Dealer)	As above, the price has gone up for these siren kits. Below is a link to a post I made about it as I am constantly getting asked to supply them at the less than £100 price but we simply can't any longer: Click Here, P2 Series Alarm Siren Kits.... Simon __________________ Please Click HERE to read our Feedback... // OR, Click HERE to read our FAQ's... <<< FOR ALL ENQUIRIES PHONE: 01792 790066 / 01792 784272 >>> * YOU MUST QUOTE 'C3' WHEN CALLING FOR OUR BEST PRICES! (weekdays 9am to 5pm) *

Feb 6th, 2012, 20:59	#2
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	It could be the actual alarm siren on the way out. Its not un-common for them to give up the ghost at around 8 years old ish...If it turns out to be the siren itself, its around £100 for a new kit.

Feb 9th, 2012, 15:32	#4
V70RMW Master Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2022 14:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kingston upon Thames	LIkely to be the back up battery in the siren unit. If you're not bothered about the alarm then just save the money and leave it. I've taken the fuse out to avoid any possible battery drain but has be fine for the past 3 years.

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