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what happens, if....? #1571974
02/05/2016 01:39
02/05/2016 01:39
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dante giacosa Offline OP
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hello team,

quick question-

what would happen if I had the battery disconnected on the car for a while? (like a few hours)

to the alarm, I mean?

I need to get a bit of welding done.

will it sort itself out upon reconnection? Should I leave the car locked or unlocked right through?

I've got the original META M99 system, as sorted by Abacus, with the proper key fobs and everything. it all (currently) works perfectly...

thankyou!

Re: what happens, if....? [Re: dante giacosa] #1572076
02/05/2016 22:10
02/05/2016 22:10

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left my battery off for weeks with no great problems. I locked car with the key and then unlocked both doors before refitting battery. When you put the negative back on, try to avoid a spark. Any problems, take off negative for 20mins and then try again, sometimes indicators flash , sometimes the alarm , its pot luck. laugh

Re: what happens, if....? [Re: dante giacosa] #1572077
02/05/2016 22:14
02/05/2016 22:14

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if all else fails, disconnect alarm from inside the glovebox !

Re: what happens, if....? [Re: dante giacosa] #1572147
03/05/2016 12:57
03/05/2016 12:57
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dante giacosa Offline OP
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Ok Glenn,

Thankyou for getting back to me on that.

Where is the alarm connection in the glovebox? Oh! You mean the key?

I've got an airbag deactivation key in there...

Re: what happens, if....? [Re: dante giacosa] #1572225
03/05/2016 19:18
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had a problem with my 16v's alarm,but the 20v has given me no probs. The RAC disconnected mine , thinkit was 2 connectors pulled apart .

Re: what happens, if....? [Re: dante giacosa] #1572408
05/05/2016 00:48
05/05/2016 00:48
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Interesting...

Re: what happens, if....? [Re: dante giacosa] #1573457
13/05/2016 18:57
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I had my 20vt's unplugged for 6 months with no adverse affects on alarm.

Re: what happens, if....? [Re: Gunzi] #1573716
15/05/2016 17:52
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looking forward to connecting up my 20v next month for its mot ,any problems and its gonna get it ! smash


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