Alarm wont arm

[psychofox]

Hi guys,

I had to change my battery today as it is not holding charge anymore, now my alarm wont arm! The alarm is from Toad (not sure of the model number as it was on the car when i bought it).

What can i do to fix this? The alarm was working with the old battery.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Get any alarm instructions with the car? If not try their website and look for a FAQ page. Should be re-programmeable, not sure how though.

Jon.

 

[psychofox]

think i have found their website http://www.toadalarm.com/
Have emailed them about getting an owners manual.

Any idea where I find the model number?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

think i have found their website http://www.toadalarm.com/
Have emailed them about getting an owners manual.

Any idea where I find the model number?

Probably on the alarm ECU/Brain.

That could be anywhere within the dash/bulkhead/engine bay

 

[psychofox]

bit of searching on the net and i have found this:

Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward
all the way just before cranking. Then within
5 seconds, locate, press and hold in the
valet/overide button, found under the
dash area, (push button, spring loaded)
until the installed LED (the blinking light)
in your dash area goes on solid,
and the siren chirps once.

(Your valet switch might be the toggle
(on/off) type. in this case, key on,
flip switch in opposite direction,
then turn the key off.)

This should reset the alarm, and reset
the grounded relay on the starter wire,
allowing you to start the engine.

At this point, the only thing working would
be the keyless entry from the alarm,
if it came equipped that way.

Just Repeat these steps to place it
back to usable armed mode.
You may get 2 chirps, confirming it,
and the lights may flash twice as well.

I have the spring loaded button and the flip switch

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I have the spring loaded button and the flip switch

This is where you hope it was fitted. Most of our Alarms have come with a Vallet button, but that's always remained in the box

Let us know how you get on with sorting it. Atleast in theiory it sounds do-able though

 

[psychofox]

This is where you hope it was fitted. Most of our Alarms have come with a Vallet button, but that's always remained in the box

Let us know how you get on with sorting it. Atleast in theiory it sounds do-able though

Will do mate.
Gonna try the valet button, then the flip switch, failing that, i am going to cry.
Ironically the separate Toad immobillisor still works....

 

[psychofox]

Didnt work

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

:bang:

You managed to find the correct switch then?

Might be worth trying to email Toad?

 

[psychofox]

:bang:

You managed to find the correct switch then?

Might be worth trying to email Toad?

Yeah, found them both, did absolutely nothing.

I emailed Toad yesterday, i am hoping for a quick reponse (fingers crossed).

 

[psychofox]

Called Toad, they said the alarm needs a service and this will reset it. They said that the service should be done yearly.
£150!!!! Holy crap! I might as well buy a new alarm, think it will be cheaper :idea:

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Called Toad, they said the alarm needs a service and this will reset it. They said that the service should be done yearly.
£150!!!! Holy crap! I might as well buy a new alarm, think it will be cheaper :idea:

What a load of ****e. What they gonna do? Change the oil

What did they say a serivce involved? Sounds like coblers to me

 

[psychofox]

What a load of ****e. What they gonna do? Change the oil

What did they say a serivce involved? Sounds like coblers to me

lol, told me they would make sure the unit was working, andit should be done yearly. When i said i could get a new alarm cheaper, he took offense "yes, if you want a stolen second hand reconditioned one off ebay, then you can"

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

lol, told me they would make sure the unit was working, andit should be done yearly. When i said i could get a new alarm cheaper, he took offense "yes, if you want a stolen second hand reconditioned one off ebay, then you can"

What did he say I have fitted to half of my Panda's

Think someone lost comission

 

[psychofox]

Now i am at a complete loss on how to fix this :bang:

 

[MR_TOAD_INSTALLER]

Now i am at a complete loss on how to fix this :bang:

Calm down mate just give me a ring on 07774 446402 and well get it sorted
Regards Ian

 

[psychofox]

Calm down mate just give me a ring on 07774 446402 and well get it sorted
Regards Ian

Nice one mate, is tomorrow about lunch fine to call?

 

[psychofox]

Calm down mate just give me a ring on 07774 446402 and well get it sorted
Regards Ian

Hi Ian,

The fuses are fine. Any other ideas on what it could be?

 

[MR_TOAD_INSTALLER]

Hi Ian,

The fuses are fine. Any other ideas on what it could be?

What model was it again and was there 12v supply at the fuses

Regards Ian

 

[psychofox]

What model was it again and was there 12v supply at the fuses

Regards Ian

Hi Ian,

I think you said it was a 101, the one with a black fob, 4 buttons (2 green, 2 black).