2005 Corsa Factory Fit Alarm

[Ian Hatten]

Hi all
I have a 2005 Corsa with the optional factory fit alarm. Just recently when
I get in the car and go to start the engine as I am turning the ignition key
the alarm is sounding for a second or so. As soon as the car has started,
maybe sooner the alarm stops. Anyone got any suggestions as to the problem?
Thanks
Ian

 

[me140]

It might be the alarm siren giving up - have you had the fault codes read?

 

[Alan]

Sounds to me like a power sounder failure. Get the codes read and talk
to your local dealer initially. Let them quote and work from there.

Alan

PS I have been known to remove the siren and ignore it!

 

[Ian Hatten]

No fault codes read yet. It was okay this morning but I don't want to get
the neighbours upset if it starts doing it again. I will try and get the
codes read sometime soon.
Thanks for the info so far.
Ian

 

[peter.brimble]

I think there is a battery in the alarm power sounder that needs
replacing. See something similar here for an Astra (scroll down to
topic). http://www.astraownersclub.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96753

 

[Ian Hatten]

I will bear this in mind if the error codes point to this.
Thanks
Ian