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f430 alarm issue

Discussion in '360/430' started by coffee, Jul 15, 2008.

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  1. coffee

    coffee Rookie

    Jul 13, 2008
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    #1 coffee, Jul 15, 2008
    Last edited: Jul 15, 2008
    hey guys,

    usually i turn the main battery switch off in my f430 becuase i only drive the car once or twice a week.

    However when its time to drive, as soon as i turn the battery switch On, the alarm starts to beep.


    At the dealer the guy turned the battery switch on and there was no alarm. Am i doing something wrong here???

    The guy at the dealer told me that i should "lock the car" and then close the battery switch.


    people who experienced this issue please let me know how to work around this issue. becuase i really dono what to do

    Many thanks
     
  2. ONEOFEW

    ONEOFEW Formula Junior

    Jan 19, 2006
    835
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    Full Name:
    Steve
    I’m no expert in this, but I’ve been told not to switch off the car, rather use a trickle charger instead.
    I guess when you turn the off the battery the ECU needs to relearn everything each time you restart the car.
     
  3. bkmberg

    bkmberg Formula Junior

    Jun 14, 2005
    385
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    Full Name:
    Frances
    i had the same problem after my battery died in my 360 after i didn't drive it for over a month. i borrowed a trickle charger to charge up the battery, but had problems with the alarm. i was told by a mechanic that the alarm operates on a separate battery that also charges up as the car is driven, so if that battery runs a bit low, then the alarm may go off. after i drove the car more for the next couple days, i guess the alarm battery charged up to normal levels and went back to functioning normally again.
     

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