Std Alarm systems?

Nords · 08-03-2009, 05:13 PM

After parking the CSL once during my week with it, the alarm went off numerous times. It is parked on a sloping driveway which I think is the problem, I'm guessing it is 15 to 20 degrees. . Unlocking and relocking reset it but it wasn't until I drove it again that it stopped alarming. It only did it to me the once.

Anyway it was fine when I left on Thursday but it would appear that my dear wife decide to try to drive the CSL yesterday, but didn't get far. She couldn't work out the SMG (although we have had one before) and couldn't start it (Hurrah!) However the alarm has been kicking off again as the neighbours have just complained (it did it while she was out).

Any ideas? I can't get back for a month odd, can the noise of the alarm be switched off, can it be locked with the immobiser on and alarm off? I'm slightly worried about the light weight battery being knackered by this before I get back too...

SpineOnABap · 08-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Yo dude

I doubt it'll be the slope. I park mine on a steep slope and it's never 'falsed'. A mate of mine has recently had a lot of trouble with his alarm (sounds like what you're experiencing) so I'll ask him what they did to sort it and report back..........

Nords · 08-03-2009, 06:24 PM

Cheers Elliot, I was searching MTorque as I remember the ole bonnet catch thing. It could be that...

I'll tell her to WD40 these three spots!

**Mark CSL** · 08-03-2009, 06:28 PM

Press the remote lock twice that switches off the ultrsonics. also open all the doors and boot and bonnet and close them again that some times helps.

_Nathan_ · 08-03-2009, 06:43 PM

Change the bonnet switch - sorted mine out.

**DazBlackCSL** · 08-03-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Change the bonnet switch - sorted mine out.

What he said ... again

SpineOnABap · 08-03-2009, 07:14 PM

Actually I think in my mate's case it was the bonnet switch (still waiting to speak to him).

E46ACS · 08-03-2009, 11:39 PM

The boonet switch causing the alarm to to go off is an E46 design feature! Most people I know who have owned an E46 have had this problem. Change the bonnet switch and all is well.

Take the car to the dealer and they can tell what sensor is causing the alarm to go off. (9/10 are bonnet switches). A couple of quid to replace.

csl_mba · 09-03-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Change the bonnet switch - sorted mine out.

Yup that was the fault on mine too

**shimmy** · 30-04-2012, 11:07 PM

My alarm has been going off occasionally in last week.

I've just disabled the interior sensors to see if it still goes off. Also stupidly I've just opened and slammed bonnet so now I won't know what's causing it

Anybody else had alarm issues?

08-03-2009, 05:13 PM	#1
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	Std Alarm systems? After parking the CSL once during my week with it, the alarm went off numerous times. It is parked on a sloping driveway which I think is the problem, I'm guessing it is 15 to 20 degrees. . Unlocking and relocking reset it but it wasn't until I drove it again that it stopped alarming. It only did it to me the once. Anyway it was fine when I left on Thursday but it would appear that my dear wife decide to try to drive the CSL yesterday, but didn't get far. She couldn't work out the SMG (although we have had one before) and couldn't start it (Hurrah!) However the alarm has been kicking off again as the neighbours have just complained (it did it while she was out). Any ideas? I can't get back for a month odd, can the noise of the alarm be switched off, can it be locked with the immobiser on and alarm off? I'm slightly worried about the light weight battery being knackered by this before I get back too...

08-03-2009, 06:28 PM	#4
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Press the remote lock twice that switches off the ultrsonics. also open all the doors and boot and bonnet and close them again that some times helps. __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

08-03-2009, 11:39 PM	#8
E46ACS S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 771 Casino cash: $1950	The boonet switch causing the alarm to to go off is an E46 design feature! Most people I know who have owned an E46 have had this problem. Change the bonnet switch and all is well. Take the car to the dealer and they can tell what sensor is causing the alarm to go off. (9/10 are bonnet switches). A couple of quid to replace. __________________ "Brake.....brake......SUPER BRAKE!!!"

30-04-2012, 11:07 PM	#10
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	My alarm has been going off occasionally in last week. I've just disabled the interior sensors to see if it still goes off. Also stupidly I've just opened and slammed bonnet so now I won't know what's causing it Anybody else had alarm issues? __________________ .

08-03-2009, 06:09 PM	#2
SpineOnABap S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 561 Casino cash: $5714	Yo dude I doubt it'll be the slope. I park mine on a steep slope and it's never 'falsed'. A mate of mine has recently had a lot of trouble with his alarm (sounds like what you're experiencing) so I'll ask him what they did to sort it and report back..........

08-03-2009, 06:24 PM	#3
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	Cheers Elliot, I was searching MTorque as I remember the ole bonnet catch thing. It could be that... I'll tell her to WD40 these three spots!

08-03-2009, 06:43 PM	#5
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Change the bonnet switch - sorted mine out.

08-03-2009, 07:14 PM	#7
SpineOnABap S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 561 Casino cash: $5714	Actually I think in my mate's case it was the bonnet switch (still waiting to speak to him).