Factory fitted alarm - Faulty help please

75conniosseur · 10th March 2016, 13:14

Can someone please help me asap. I have a 2005 Rover 75 Connoisseur, and as of yesterday my alarm started to play up. When pressing the button on the remote to set alarm it sets and then goes off. The reason the alarm is going if is that on the dash it is showing that something is open a door or whatever. But nothing is open. Can someone give me useful information of what the problem is and the best place to take it to. I am in Cradley Heath, west Mids.

Thanks
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2Diesels · 10th March 2016, 13:20

Most common one is a faulty/wet bonnet switch or if it's been quite frosty sometimes the door open switch sticks in the door lock & causes a similar issue. What you usually get is a beep or chirp when you alarm the car though

75conniosseur · 10th March 2016, 13:40

Thanks for the prompt reply.

Yes my situation is, that I do get a beep or chirp when setting the alarm, however as soon as I set the alarm it starts to go off. Then it is showing on the dash that something is open when it's not???
So what would you recommend for me to do? Bearing in mind that I have never experienced this before and haven't a clue what to do. I am trying to avoid high costs in sorting this problem and maybe having to take it to a technician.

Regards,

75driver · 10th March 2016, 14:12

Try opening & closing your bonnet, boot & all doors.

75conniosseur · 10th March 2016, 14:14

I think that is too obvious. Already tried that

Thank you

2Diesels · 10th March 2016, 15:47

Try popping the bonnet switch out & giving it a good squirt of WD40 or similar & put it back in, the little rubber cover can sometimes be fiddly but persevere with it

cb750chris · 10th March 2016, 16:09

My guess would be to start with the bonnet switch, this is the usual culprit. A quick pointer to the bonnet switch would be the interior lights work as expected, as the bonnet is the only opening not to put the indoor lights on.

10th March 2016, 13:14	#1
75conniosseur Newbie Rover 75 Conniosseur CDTI se Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cradley Heath Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Factory fitted alarm - Faulty help please Can someone please help me asap. I have a 2005 Rover 75 Connoisseur, and as of yesterday my alarm started to play up. When pressing the button on the remote to set alarm it sets and then goes off. The reason the alarm is going if is that on the dash it is showing that something is open a door or whatever. But nothing is open. Can someone give me useful information of what the problem is and the best place to take it to. I am in Cradley Heath, west Mids. Thanks :

10th March 2016, 14:12	#4
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Try opening & closing your bonnet, boot & all doors. __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

10th March 2016, 16:09	#7
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	My guess would be to start with the bonnet switch, this is the usual culprit. A quick pointer to the bonnet switch would be the interior lights work as expected, as the bonnet is the only opening not to put the indoor lights on. __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.

10th March 2016, 13:20	#2
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Most common one is a faulty/wet bonnet switch or if it's been quite frosty sometimes the door open switch sticks in the door lock & causes a similar issue. What you usually get is a beep or chirp when you alarm the car though

10th March 2016, 13:40	#3
75conniosseur Newbie Rover 75 Conniosseur CDTI se Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cradley Heath Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the prompt reply. Yes my situation is, that I do get a beep or chirp when setting the alarm, however as soon as I set the alarm it starts to go off. Then it is showing on the dash that something is open when it's not??? So what would you recommend for me to do? Bearing in mind that I have never experienced this before and haven't a clue what to do. I am trying to avoid high costs in sorting this problem and maybe having to take it to a technician. Regards,

10th March 2016, 14:14	#5
75conniosseur Newbie Rover 75 Conniosseur CDTI se Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cradley Heath Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think that is too obvious. Already tried that Thank you

10th March 2016, 15:47	#6
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Try popping the bonnet switch out & giving it a good squirt of WD40 or similar & put it back in, the little rubber cover can sometimes be fiddly but persevere with it