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Old 05-10-2005, 06:26 AM
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Default Update on car alarm

Damn thing is going off again in the work parking lot. Can't blame the wind this time. Are these cars known for overly sensitive alarms or "ghosts in the machine"? I disabled the inside motion sensor this time, so let's see if it makes a difference.
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Default as I said before...

I have had a similar problem. Check the fluid levels in your battery or if it's closed, replace it. An aging battery can cause those symptoms.
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I heard ya then and I hear ya now ;-)...gonna check it today. Thanks!
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No problem. I know how frustrating it is!
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Default This happened to me also...

I ended up lowering the sensitivity of the alarm and I have had no problems since.
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Default i had the same problem......

dealer replaced my hood switch and it seems to have gone away. (1&1/2 months without a problem)
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