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overthehill

Is anyone out there an expert on Cobra alarms that start beeping too many times? Shocked

I came back from a trip, emptied out the gear, locked up and pressed the larger of the two buttons, as usual. Instead of the two beeps "I'm armed" I got five beeps. Pressing the button again to disarm I got the usual single beep and was let in without sirens going off. Smile

My dealer doesn't know anything Confused

nothing new there, it will cost me £45 to have a local specialist stick his head under the bonnet and another £45 to come back with the right bits if a repair is necessary.
The whole thing is just over a year old. Rolling Eyes

Does anyone know what the problem might be and most importantly, is there a DIY cure?

PJKRacing

I have one on my motorhome and although I am a qualified engineer have never been able to get it to work correctly, was not supplied by a company in Shropshire was it?

Pete

camoyboy

From what I remember (we used to fit Cobra alarms) 5 beeps means that something with a sensor on is not closed correctly, or a sensor has failed. Could be a locker door not fully closed or a sensor has been knocked or damaged.
Colin

Raine

hi, we have a van bitz strike back alarm, and it sounds like yours, and the previous reply, ours does that , and the amount of beeps tells you (if you remember ) what it is that has either been disturbed or isnt shut properly, Rolling Eyes

try locking all your outside cupboards, again then doors windows, if there sensored.

PJKRacing

I have found a copy of the cobra instruction manual, if you do not have one I could scan it and e-mail it to you.

Pete

overthehill

Thanks, as my father used to say "when all else fails read the instructions" Laughing

That would be fantastic if you don't mind.

Gill
(Busy checking doors and things)

overthehill

Problem solved Very Happy

I noticed today that the sensor on the doorframe to the boot (not quite a garage) had broken clean away from its screws and was dangling in the breeze. Shocked

An inch of sellotape and it's all working again Very Happy

That will teach me to fill that compartment up with dog trollies, cages, awnings and chairs Embarassed

(Mind you I've moved the awning forward now, it was making the steering wobbly having it right at the back) Rolling Eyes

Gill