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Ford Focus alarm problem

  • 17-02-2009 3:25pm
    #1
    rhonin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks.

    I have a 07 Ford Focus Zetec. The alarm has been giving me problems. It goes off for no reason at all. The only way to prevent the alarm from going off is to leave the doors unlocked. The dealer thinks its the bonnet switch that is causing the problem. While I'm waiting for the part to come in, I'm wondering does anybody know if it is possible to lock the doors without arming the alarm?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,858 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    rhonin wrote: »
    Hi folks.

    I have a 07 Ford Focus Zetec. The alarm has been giving me problems. It goes off for no reason at all. The only way to prevent the alarm from going off is to leave the doors unlocked. The dealer thinks its the bonnet switch that is causing the problem. While I'm waiting for the part to come in, I'm wondering does anybody know if it is possible to lock the doors without arming the alarm?

    Thanks.

    I'd imagine it must be possible to use the central locking, deadlocks and immob. whilst the alarm is disabled.

    I'd politely but firmly ask your dealer to do it for you.


  • #3
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,980 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Is it an aftermarket alarm?
    I didn't think the focus came with an alarm as standard....


  • #4
    rhonin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭rhonin


    mik_da_man wrote: »
    Is it an aftermarket alarm?
    I didn't think the focus came with an alarm as standard....

    Not sure to be honest. I didn't realise there was an alarm until it started giving me problems. When it goes off its the sound of the horn with the indicator lights flashing.


  • #5
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,858 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    rhonin wrote: »
    Not sure to be honest. I didn't realise there was an alarm until it started giving me problems. When it goes off its the sound of the horn with the indicator lights flashing.

    What do you press to lock and alarm the car? It should be a button on the key.


  • #6
    rhonin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭rhonin


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    What do you press to lock and alarm the car? It should be a button on the key.

    Yeah its the lock button on the key. I usually press it twice to double lock it. Even just pressing it once alarms it. I wonder if I lock it by turning the key in the drivers door will it alarm it? Until the problem is fixed I would like to able to lock the doors.


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  • #7
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,980 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Just locking with the key shouldn't alarm it.
    I'm pretty sure there's a part in the manual that covers it..


  • #8
    rhonin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭rhonin


    mik_da_man wrote: »
    Just locking with the key shouldn't alarm it.
    I'm pretty sure there's a part in the manual that covers it..

    I'll give it a go this evening and see what happens. I will also have a look at the manual when I get home.


  • #9
    mumblin deaf ro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭mumblin deaf ro


    Sometimes my alarm activates when I have the bonnet open or I am filling up with petrol - I think if you leave it unlocked with the doors closed and engine off, it seems to lock and alarm itself.


  • #10
    Healyc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 198 ✭✭Healyc


    mik_da_man wrote: »
    Is it an aftermarket alarm?
    I didn't think the focus came with an alarm as standard....

    No it didnt (unless its a Uk car) but is/was an option!


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