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jac in a box

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Not the usual "why does my alarm beep when I lock the car"...but the alarm horn has taken to randomly beeping when I'm driving. It's not speed related nor does it occur over lumpy roads.
All the doors and bonnet / boot lids and storage compartment lids are firmly shut. It will also beep when parked in the drive and not locked.
The alarm arms with no problems when locking the car.

Any thoughts please? I know the obvious answer is to visit the OPC, but it means a 140 mile round trip.

Finally, alarm problems likely to be covered on the Porsche extended warranty?

Jackie
 
ORIGINAL: jac in a box

Not the usual "why does my alarm beep when I lock the car"...but the alarm horn has taken to randomly beeping when I'm driving. It's not speed related nor does it occur over lumpy roads.
All the doors and bonnet / boot lids and storage compartment lids are firmly shut. It will also beep when parked in the drive and not locked.
The alarm arms with no problems when locking the car.

Any thoughts please? I know the obvious answer is to visit the OPC, but it means a 140 mile round trip.

Finally, alarm problems likely to be covered on the Porsche extended warranty?

Jackie
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Very odd, your signature states, "...just about every other available extra"; have you got the on-board computer? See if there are any errors logged in there...

Otherwise I'm afraid it will be an OPC trip and since it is not your normal wear and tear issue, I don't see why it should not covered by your extended warranty...
 
Thanks - I do have the OBC, but how do I see if there any faults logged there?

As far as I can tell it just shows the usual consumption, speed etc. If I'm missing something I'd be grateful for a point in the right direction.

Jackie
 
ORIGINAL: Need4Speed

I think THX911 means the CHECK option from the OBC default menu.
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Sorry, I should have been a bit more clearer, yes, it is the CHECK option; also if there are any errors, then the CHECK will show as !CHECK...
 
Jackie,
Just saw your other post about the Boxster ICE; would the wiring have anything to do with this random hooting? Just pre-warning you that the OPC may use that as an excuse...

Good luck.
 
Thanks for all you advice guys. Call me silly, but how do I access the check option on the OBC?

I've read the manual, but I can see no reference to this. I've tried pulling, pushing the control stalk - ignition on, ignition off but I get nothing that says "check"

Re. the alarm being affected by the additional wiring for the upgraded music - it's been there for a year nearly and nothing beens affected, the alarm problems has only shown in the last few days.

Jackie
 
I've e-mailed you a photo of the OBC display showing the CHECK option.

If your OBC is switched on, to exit to this menu pull the stalk towards you. Otherwise push the stalk away from you to turn the OBC display on.

Hope this helps.


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I've got to be doing something wrong...I've tried, hubby has tried as has a neighbour, no screen like that.

I assume from the pictures you've both kindly posted that the the check option is available with ignition switched on.
Perhaps my OBC is not playing ball as well.

2001 Boxster S (pre face lift) I should be able to get this option?!

Jasckie
 
Jackie the screenshot is from a MY2003 facelift so as Mark mentioned it looks like you would not have the check option. I really wasn't expecting you to have an error message but there was no harm in looking just in case. Sorry but it seems like a visit to the OPC to me.

Also, regarding the wiring you guy did for the stereo: I didn't mean that that would be the cause, what I was warning was that OPC will use that as an excuse, so be ready with a response.
 
Just to add to the confusion, I had a MY2002 (pre facelift) 2.7, ordered in Dec '01 delivered in July '02 and it did have the check option.
 
As mysteriously as it appeared, it has now disapeared. Just can't help but wonder if it was a moisture problem (had a real soaking the weekend before it appeared).

I also had a suggestion that it may be the battery supply for the alarm failing - does the alarm system have a seperate battery?

But thanks for all your replies. If nothing else I know my OBC doesn't have the check option...or if it has, I can't see it!

Jackie
 
Just a quick question.

Was it the alarm siren? (ear-splitting siren-y sort of sound [;)])
Or was it the horn? (as gives a beep when you alarm the car with a door/glovebox open - or hit the bit in the middle of the steering wheel )

Maybe we're blaming the wrong thing (although there is obviously a connection between alarm and horn[:D])
 
Points to Mark.

The instrument cluster with the OBC option changed for model year 2002. Prior to that time you cannot do what is in the pictures.

Unless you have a 2001 turbo.....
 
Now that I've heard the alarm siren, it's definately not that "beeping". It's the same beep you get when a door or the storage compartment isn't locked.

Sorry if I've caused any confusion.

I still don't think all is well though; while the "beeping" hasn't happened for the last 2 days, the door locking seems to be having a wobbly.
Fairly certain that if I unlocked the car but didn't get in, it would automatically re-lock. Likewise, if I got out of the car after driving it the car wouldn't automatically lock, it does now!

Or am I getting a little paranoid?

Jackie
 
May have lost sync.

Try this:

1. Switch on ignition with key
2. Switch off ignition with key
3. Remove key from ignition switch
4. Operate remote transmitter on key within 6 (six) seconds of removing key.
 
If the above doesn't work then try the key handover procedure:

"Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn the ignition on. Then press the remote button until the blinking frequency rate of the central locking switch in the dashboard changes. Remove the key from the ignition lock and test function."
 
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