Alarm Fail

[040122]

So changing the fuel filter I didn't realize the alarm wire was behind the fuel filter bracket, tightening the screws on the bracket, I cut the alarm wires in half, the alarm sounded then the wires touched the body, little spark. Since then I reconnected all the wires but she still don't work, the alarm cost a lot so I'm hoping someone has ideas about how to fix it, I don't want to buy a whole new system just yet

[danielr34]

What alarm wires were found behind the fuel filter?

Does the alarm respond to the remotes at all?

Does the car start?

Have you noticed anything that does not work? (ie radio, AC, wipers, cigarette lighter etc)

All alarms should have their own fuse. Check all fuses under dash, in engine bay, near the battery area if it is an R33 and check all fusable links as well. Or call me to diagnose over the phone if you want to save time. 0430534248

[040122]

All the fuses under the dash and in the engine bay r fine, the remotes don't work, the imobaliser no longer works, the unit doesn't respond to turning it on or off with key, all other electronics work 100% it's the alarm system which 100% doesn't work, I was actually surprised and shocked that the imobaliser stopped working but didn't shut down the car a friend suggested that there could be a fuse inside the unit itself havnt checked yet because I don't gave a small and long enough screw driver to open it up have you heard of them having a fuse inside them ?

[danielr34]

There would not be any fuses inside the module. The fuse for the alarm (if any) would be on the wiring harness coming out of the alarm module itself.

[danielr34]

I will not be on the emails after 6pm to answer your questions and help you fix your alarm problem cause I'm going out, so you should call me before then if you want to find your answers.

[040122]

Do you know what the fuse traditionally looks like if it's not the ones under the dash

[danielr34]

Well I don't know what alarm you have, but it would be an inline blade style fuse and it would be rated at either 5 amp (orange colour), 10amp (red colour) or 15amp (blue colour).

Why are forum users scared to use the phone to solve problems, I don't understand?????

[040122]

Haha it's just easier ive been busy today with people over and shopping I just use the forum in spare time to get some quick info, thanks a lot though for your help it's good when people help eachother out (rare these days) thanks a lot

[danielr34]

So, did you find a blown fuse or the cause to your alarm failure issue?

[040122]

Not yet I had other running around to do but I will have a better look under the dash when I get home from work today

[Chris Rogers]

alarm type or location would help. got a pic of the remote.

if its on I have done then you may want to be careful as you may hit countermeasures if you screw with it.

[040122]

Nah it was just a fuse on the alarm loom which was hard to find, that's why I thought the alarm was screwed, by the way it's a Cheetah alarm from car toys, I explained the situation to them and they recommended replacing the unit for 250 not including labour, they never even mentioned that it could be a fuse, they're expensive and dodgy I don't recommend getting them to do work on your car, I know other examples of them ripping people off too.