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[amba]

If I activate double lock on key fob with back window slightly open ,after a while alarm sounder goes off and continues for about 30 odd seconds then stops..so assume my alarm is working as it should.
If I disconnect battery then replace it ,only proceedure I need to do is reset windows and codes for radio/c.d  but no alarm sounds.

[Kevin Wood]

If I activate double lock on key fob with back window slightly open ,after a while alarm sounder goes off and continues for about 30 odd seconds then stops..so assume my alarm is working as it should.
If I disconnect battery then replace it ,only proceedure I need to do is reset windows and codes for radio/c.d  but no alarm sounds.

Sounds like the power sounder has died. Is the alarm sound just a pulsing horn-like sound or an electronic siren sound as well. My guess is that it's just the former, which confirms power sounder issues.

In light of Ljay's recent experiences, I would remove or replace it (sometimes the batteries can be changed, depending on how far gone it is).

Kevin

[Dave DND]

If I activate double lock on key fob with back window slightly open ,after a while alarm sounder goes off and continues for about 30 odd seconds then stops..so assume my alarm is working as it should.
If I disconnect battery then replace it ,only proceedure I need to do is reset windows and codes for radio/c.d  but no alarm sounds.

Sounds like the power sounder has died. Is the alarm sound just a pulsing horn-like sound or an electronic siren sound as well. My guess is that it's just the former, which confirms power sounder issues.

In light of Ljay's recent experiences, I would remove or replace it (sometimes the batteries can be changed, depending on how far gone it is).

Kevin

Disagree, but only if this happens within the first few minutes of setting the alarm. If the alarm senses that a window has been left open within a few minutes of being set, it will sound to warn you that something is wrong before reaching its fully armed state. Depending on the software version, this may then either disable the offending sensor and arm everything else to prevent further false alarms and annoyances, or in (most) cases will simply keep sounding every few minutes in 30 second bursts.

 amba06128 From your description, I would agree with you that your alarm seems to be woring ok, but it never hurts once in a while to go round testing all the sensors and switches

 

[amba]

I have never really paid much attention to the functioning of the alarm,to be quite honest.
I recall soemtimes during hot weather the horn will sound which is as kevin described ,being a intermittent pulsing hooter sound but not like a siren.
The example I gave of leaving a window open was purely to demonstrate to me that a noise of some description was being made indicating something within the cars security system was functioning,be it wrong or right.?
I have never heard the car make a siren sound so expect that part (power sounder )is not functioning but then it hasn,t done so for the 4 years of my ownership and it has had no detrimental effect.

[Entwood]

have youever heard 4 little "chirps" as you switch off   This is usually the first sign of the powersounder batteries failing.

It is quite possible that the previous owner has already disconnected the powersounder, but as you are happy to live without it I would advise checking that it is unplugged.

I wrote in another thread about the known but rare instance of the powersounders actually catching fire ...  only for Ljays to go and actually do it !! ... so for a 15 minute check .. read the guide and make sure the thing is unplugged.

Better safe than sorry 

[Dave DND]

have youever heard 4 little "chirps" as you switch off   This is usually the first sign of the powersounder batteries failing.

It is quite possible that the previous owner has already disconnected the powersounder, but as you are happy to live without it I would advise checking that it is unplugged.

I wrote in another thread about the known but rare instance of the powersounders actually catching fire ...  only for Ljays to go and actually do it !! ... so for a 15 minute check .. read the guide and make sure the thing is unplugged.

Better safe than sorry 

Sound advice - I have heard of a few fireballs also   

[amba]

Never heard any noises from it,so will have a look at your thread and see what is involved...might just buy another powersounder and swop them over as then I know all is as it should be

[Kevin Wood]

The bottom line: If you can disconnect the battery without taking precautions to disable the power sounder and it doesn't go off -it's knackered.

Power sounder should sound when the battery is disconnected whether the alarm is set or not.

Don't forget I've got a climate panel for you when it's convenient. Could have a look at the power sounder while we're at it if you like.

Kevin

[amba]

Thanks Kevin.
Have been a bit preoccupied here over last few weeks,so expect what with Christmas just round the corner we will need to meet up again in 2010,but thanks for offer.
In the meantime I will keep my eyes open for a new power sounder unit,as with the online advise it would seem that mine is "brown bread".
Are they all the same part number,or has MR .GM done his usual trick and fitted 4 dozen different units over the life span with non being interchangeable due to some mysterious plug fitting.

[Kevin Wood]

I enquired about power sounders at the stealer once. Must get one, actually. He couldn't tell me which one I needed at the time, but one was about 70 quid and the other 140 odd IIRC. I can guess which one mine'll be.

If it's not too far gone the batteries can be changed (depending on type). Have to hacksaw it apart, change the batteries and then glue it back together but cost is then less than a tenner.

Kevin

[Big_Roger]

Hi,
I'm curious,

Is this powersounder your'e all on about just an Elite thing??

Can anyone assure me that my MV6 ex plod doesn't have such trinkets that may be fireballs.
Where may they be situated??

Roger

[Jimbob]

if it has an alarm...it has / had a sounder, under drivers corner of scuttle.

[Dave DND]

Hi,
I'm curious,

Is this powersounder your'e all on about just an Elite thing??

Can anyone assure me that my MV6 ex plod doesn't have such trinkets that may be fireballs.
Where may they be situated??

Roger

As far as I am aware, they are fitted right across most of the Vauxhall range. If the batteries in yours have not yet leaked, they will.

Fireball is still a very rare occurrance, but I must admit, that if I had a Vauxhall myself, I would be ripping that thing apart and replacing the batteries anyway.

 

[Dave DND]

Is there a "How To" guide for the battery replacement?

 :-?

[Kevin Wood]

Is there a "How To" guide for the battery replacement?

 :-?

I don't think so. I have a few photos that I took with a view to creating one though.

Kevin