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355 Alarm system

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by rcallahan, Mar 3, 2004.

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  1. rcallahan

    rcallahan F1 Rookie
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    Jul 15, 2002
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    Bob Callahan
    #1 rcallahan, Mar 3, 2004
    My 1999 F355 battery for the alarm system is apparently dead. When I use my fob the lights will flash but no sound. I'm OK with that but after starting the car the red alarm light (on the dash) stays lit. It's annoying when driving at night.

    What can I do?

    Thanks,

    Bob
     
  2. Doody

    Doody F1 Veteran

    Nov 16, 2001
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    #2 Doody, Mar 3, 2004
    you have to get the alarm siren/battery unit replaced. and get used to it. it can fail pretty regularly. my 355, at five years hold had gone through three, i believe.

    it's a small boxy-looking unit with a "horn" on top and a really horrifically crappy rechargeable battery below the horn.

    search the archives - someone here was determined to find a DIY battery replacement unit, but i don't recall if they ever did.

    doody.
     
  3. rossofiorano355

    rossofiorano355 Karting

    Dec 22, 2003
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    Ron
    #3 rossofiorano355, Mar 4, 2004
    I posted a detailed explanation of how to find and get to the siren a few months ago, check archives.

    good luck
     
  4. Diablo

    Diablo Formula Junior

    Jan 6, 2004
    443
    In front of the comp
    #4 Diablo, Mar 4, 2004
    It is your siren battery.

    You could try this....

    Cut the black wire from the sirens 4 wire connector and connect it straight to the neg(-) post of the battery. Note: the wire to connect/cut to is attached to the siren and not the harness end.

    This rewire is something they are doing for 360,456,and 550's

    Good Luck
     

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