Car alarm no longer goes off when I open the boot
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lowfat
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Car alarm no longer goes off when I open the boot
My car alarm used to go off when I opened the boot without deactiving (I used to open the boot and forget to switch the alarm off so it sounded - just as it should do) but ever since I installed a replacement bulb and holder for the number plate light the alarm no longer goes off. Perhaps I dislodged/caused a loose connection when I replaced the bulb. Any ideas? The alarm still goes off when I open the door by putting the key in the lock of the drivers door.
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Capncol
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Re: Car alarm no longer goes off when I open the boot
Try checking courtesy light switch.
Cheers Col.
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
When requesting help of a technical nature, please give as much detail of the fault as possible along with details of exact model, engine size & type, gearbox, year, mileage, and any relevant work carried out to try to solve the problem to help us help you.
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lowfat
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Re: Car alarm no longer goes off when I open the boot
Yeap the courtesy light still comes on.
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cheekee
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Re: Car alarm no longer goes off when I open the boot
Check the lower boot catch. There are 2 metal levers that press onto microswitches. One tells the alarm the boot is closed or open, the other for the roof mechanism. They somtimes get bent or out of alignment.