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F430 Alarm chirps unusually when locked???

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  1. jdmba

    jdmba Rookie

    Aug 25, 2014
    18
    Hi Guys,

    just got my '06 F430 about a month ago. I just started to notice that when I lock my car the car alarm chirps a few times. Normally it would just make a single chirp when the doors locked. Then today I noticed it after I locked it and it chirped about a minute after that. Any thoughts? I checked to make sure all windows and trunk/engine bay were properly closed and they were.

    Thank you
     
  2. treue

    treue Formula Junior

    Jan 22, 2004
    290
    Oklahoma
    Full Name:
    Tom Treue
    JD,

    I have been working with the security features on my car, lately. If, for example, the engine cover is open, I will get a double chirp from the alarm when I push the lock button on the key. If I close the engine cover: no chirps.

    Your lids are latched but maybe the switch or switches are not closed and so the security system thinks they are open and gives you the chirps. Look at the multi-function display before you lock it next time and see if, even with all the doors latched there still is a pictograph of an open door. Also, a wiring plug could be loose or a wire broken in the open/closed door circuit.

    Tom
    2007 F430 Coupé
     
  3. gsworld2014

    gsworld2014 Formula 3

    Dec 23, 2014
    1,105
    South Florida
    Full Name:
    Greg S
    Mine does the same. She is Italian she does what she wants! My alarm didn't work for 6 months and the I changed the battery now it works well.. Go figure
     
  4. houtie123

    houtie123 Formula Junior

    Dec 9, 2007
    548
    Cape Town, RSA
    Full Name:
    Andrew
    My car has never made a chirp when locking or unlocking, which I believe is the default and indicates all is normal. I am aware the indicators flash though.

    On a related topic - is there any way I can alter the settings so it DOES chirp ? This would be quite helpful for knowing if I've locked or unlocked it as I'm walking away and not unwittingly pressed the fob twice.
     
  5. SmellyPenguin

    SmellyPenguin Rookie

    Dec 25, 2007
    33
    CA
  6. jdmba

    jdmba Rookie

    Aug 25, 2014
    18
    Thanks guys. I think she may need a new battery for the trunk.
     
  7. Joegnsx

    Joegnsx Formula Junior
    Owner

    Dec 1, 2012
    958
    Valrico, FL & Franklin, NC
    Full Name:
    Joe Gliksman
    Please post if you replace the siren and it does anything. Mine has chirped for 3- years now, so if my siren battery is going, it's going slowly?
     

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