Xantia mk 2 alarm

lexi · Unread post by **lexi** » 23 Aug 2011, 21:36

Fault somewhere on the latest V6 Alarm. The alarm goes off about twice in 24hr period for about 20secs then stops. All door functions and door light work fine as does boot light.

Any ideas?

Chris570 · Unread post by **Chris570** » 23 Aug 2011, 21:54

if you have access to a lexia you can check it out as the mk2 xantia will store the last 5 things that set the alarm off

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 23 Aug 2011, 23:17

Chris570 wrote:if you have access to a lexia you can check it out as the mk2 Xantia will store the last 5 things that set the alarm off

Make that 15 alarm triggers.

lexi · Unread post by **lexi** » 24 Aug 2011, 14:07

This could come as a surprise..............I aint got a Lexia

Unread post by **myglaren** » 24 Aug 2011, 23:32

lexi wrote:This could come as a surprise..............I aint got a Lexia

With your screen name that is completely inexcusable

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 25 Aug 2011, 08:44

The usual cause is the ultrasonics, another place to look is the boot lock as I think even on an SX which doesn't have Hydractive there is a little micro-switch that can be displaced or the lock povit shaft mount on the lock wears which stops the micro-switch operating. In the the worst case scenario the alarm can be turned off using a ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Lexia

jgra1 · Unread post by **jgra1** » 25 Aug 2011, 09:23

or in even worser cases, I know where the noisy bit of the alarm is, it can be unplugged

lexi · Unread post by **lexi** » 25 Aug 2011, 09:28

Thanks guys. Lexia is on the shopping list. Where can alarm be unplugged?

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 25 Aug 2011, 09:53

IIRC you can disable it by removing fuse number 17.

jgra1 · Unread post by **jgra1** » 25 Aug 2011, 10:32

try DG's approach Lexi, otherwise your going to be fumbling around inside the bumper....

Timmo · Unread post by **Timmo** » 25 Aug 2011, 10:38

I'd hazzard a guess that the boot sensors not being pushed in enough due to worn boot catch, mine does it as the section on the rotating catch has worn down and doesn't push the microswitchy button in enough! On the rare time it does lock without chirping at me in inveriably goes off!! Normally about 2am!

reblack68 · Unread post by **reblack68** » 25 Aug 2011, 14:28

DickieG wrote:IIRC you can disable it by removing fuse number 17.

Not on the Mk2. It's a Lexia job only.

Chris570 · Unread post by **Chris570** » 25 Aug 2011, 14:34

when the alarm is disabled on the mk2 does the rcl still work?

lexi · Unread post by **lexi** » 25 Aug 2011, 18:19

Things to try then. Can the boot catch be removed and then weld more meat onto it and dress nice then refit ?

Timmo · Unread post by **Timmo** » 25 Aug 2011, 21:09

Might be tricky as is the plastic Section of the catch thats worn/wears