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Discussion in '348/355' started by Riv, Oct 27, 2007.

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  1. Riv

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    #1 Riv, Oct 27, 2007
    I went to start my 355 the other night pushed the button on my key fob and got no beeps enebeling the engine to start(nor do I get any beeps at all and the door locks are not working with the fobs). I thought maybe the battery was dead but I have the dome light and door lights working and when I turned the key to see if any of the display lights came on and they did. I also checked the other black key fob and the red master and none would work. The little red led light on the fob was working on all three though. I did not charge the battery as I believe it may need a reset of the pin code which I have in my records. Before I mess with the code have any of you had this issue and what was the fix.

    Thank you
     
  2. f355spider

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    #2 f355spider, Oct 27, 2007
  3. Riv

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    #3 Riv, Oct 27, 2007
    flashing red
     
  4. f355spider

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    #4 f355spider, Oct 27, 2007
    Hmmm solid red seems to be the indicator of bad battery. But I would read the complete thread to be sure. If the siren is powered by the rechargeable battery, and yours is not chirping, then it would still appear your issue is with that battery. What do you think?
     
  5. Riv

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    #5 Riv, Oct 27, 2007
    I am charging the battery now and am also checking the fuses.
     
  6. Riv

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    #6 Riv, Oct 27, 2007
    ok I read the other thread and am not sure if the engine disabler and siren are one in the same. The battery is charged and I turned the key and it is turning but not starting so I believe the engine is disabled so pushing the key fob button again produces the same result not turning over. In summary is the engine enabler and siren part of the same unit?

    Thanks
     
  7. F355Bvc

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    #7 F355Bvc, Oct 27, 2007
    I have always feared this !!!! Please post the solution, when you find it !! I tried to have this feature disabled, but no one could figure out how to do it !!!!!
     
  8. Cinemagic

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    #8 Cinemagic, Oct 27, 2007
    The siren does not disable the siren, but they are both part of the alarm system. My siren is currently out fo the car, and the car runs fine, just no chirps.
     
  9. James-NZ

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    #9 James-NZ, Oct 28, 2007
    +1

    My siren is also currently out of the car, everything functions as normal, just no chirp.
     
  10. Cinemagic

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    #10 Cinemagic, Oct 28, 2007
    I was asleep yesterday when I made the last post, what I meant to say was "the siren does not disable the car."
     
  11. mwhitesell

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    #11 mwhitesell, Oct 29, 2007
    So were you able to get this fixed. Could you start it with the code.
     
  12. Cinemagic

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    #12 Cinemagic, Oct 29, 2007
    Is this the same siren as the new ferraris?

    As the batteries only last 6-7 years before corrosion sets in, it would suck to buy a "new" siren that has sat on the shelf to have it go out a year later.
     
  13. Riv

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    #13 Riv, Oct 29, 2007
    I have a flashing red light by the vents and still no chirps when pressing the fob buttons, all three. If I am understanding this right you do not need the chirps for the engine to be enabled correct? So is my next move re-setting the pin code? One other thing, the door locks are not responding to the key fobs either. Could all three fob batteries go at the same time if that is the problem? I guess with a Ferrari anything is possible.

    Thanks for your help.

    Riv
     
  14. F355Bvc

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    #14 F355Bvc, Oct 29, 2007
    Correct! You do not need a working siren to enable the car to start. My car has no siren or chirp, by pressing the button on the remote the dash light will stop blinking and the car will start. I wanted to even disable this, but haven't found a way !!!
     
  15. Riv

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    #15 Riv, Oct 29, 2007
    So do I have a bad enebler and is that part of another system and if so does anyone have a fix. I also still wonder about resetting the pin which I really do not want to mess with, espacially if the code is currently correct.

    thanks
     
  16. mwhitesell

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    #16 mwhitesell, Oct 30, 2007
    I don't think you can reset the pin. It is built into the alarm ECU. Did you try starting it with the PIN. The process is outlined in the owners manual. It will not reset if you dissconnect the battery.
     
  17. UConn Husky

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    #17 UConn Husky, Oct 30, 2007
    Chirp? are all cars supposed to chirp? Mine never has...but I'd sure like to disable the auto-disable 'feature'. It's a pain having to hit the key fob every time I drive it (which is often!)...oh that AND I only have one black key fob, so if that dies I'm screwed.
     
  18. Riv

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    #18 Riv, Nov 9, 2007
    Ok I still have not been able to start my car, I have attempted to reset the pin and have had no luck. I did find in other threads that it may take a few tries to get the pin reset and that you need to do it perfectly to get it right. I have my pin code and the little book that outlines the procedure. I have not had a solid hour to really do this but will try again.

    I also found out that I may have a bad "interface" which is one of the steel boxes behind the drivers side seat that receives the signal from the key fob. I was told to see if the antenna was attatched and it was. So if the pin does not reset and fix the problem I will need this part-- priced out $1800.00

    Any thoughts

    Thanks
     
  19. mwhitesell

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    #19 mwhitesell, Nov 9, 2007
    Geting the car started with the PIN probably will not solve the problem but rather will help you diagnose the problem. I have an extra alarm ECU with fobs and code, which I can probably loan out if you narrow it down to this.
     
  20. No Doubt

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    #20 No Doubt, Nov 9, 2007


    I don't see the logic.

    Your car is insured. An alarm is therefor to the benefit of the insurance company. Moreover, the alarm is an additional point of failure that can strand you far from home with an otherwise mechanically perfect vehicle.

    ...and you're going to go spend $1,800 to see if you can get that point of failure working?!

    Screw that. These cars can be made to run without alarms. Saves weight. Eliminates a point of failure. Reduces the drain on your battery when your car is sitting.

    Spend your $1,800 on a pro who knows how to professionally remove your alarm "for weight savings related to track racing."

    Well, you asked. That's my thought.
     
  21. Cinemagic

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    #21 Cinemagic, Nov 11, 2007
    I Just got a new siren from Ricambi, chirps are back and the red LED is off during driving!
     

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