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(Message started by: g.wass on Jan 25^th, 2008, 6:18pm)

Title: Alarm red light never goes out
Post by g.wass on Jan 25^th, 2008, 6:18pm

The red light at midle of the dash that should come on when the alarm is set as decided to stay on all the while. The alarm still seems to work. Any ideas?

Title: Re: Alarm red light never goes out
Post by sector-9 on Jan 28^th, 2008, 12:35am

If you've got a diesel then check the inertia cut out switch in the boot - if this has tripped then the LED will stay on and double-locking (where fitted) won't work. However, unlike a petrol engine, it will still start and run...

Darren

Title: Re: Alarm red light never goes out
Post by g.wass on Jan 28^th, 2008, 6:55am

Thanks for reply. But petrol engine.
Regards Graham

Title: Re: Alarm red light never goes out
Post by mr._floppy on Jan 28^th, 2008, 2:24pm

Yes, I have a similar situation.

It only happens after driving in the wet, after a few dry days the PATS light behaves as it should.

I'm happy just to put up with it, I don't believe in courting disaster by rummaging through the Scorpio's horrendously complicated wiring system and causing even more problems. ;)

Title: Re: Alarm red light never goes out
Post by g.wass on Jan 29^th, 2008, 7:05am

I think you are right. Noticed mine is back to normal. Had a few dry days

Title: Re: Alarm red light never goes out
Post by sector-9 on Jan 31^st, 2008, 12:14pm

The CCM is behind the glovebox and below the cable entry grommet through the bulkhead (where the aux. fusebox is) - check this isn't getting wet as the ECM is there too and it's not unknown for this area to leak!

Darren

Title: Re: Alarm red light never goes out
Post by g.wass on Jan 31^st, 2008, 1:07pm

Hi Darren
Thanks for the info. Will check it out
Regards Graham

Title: Re: Alarm red light never goes out
Post by Dave on Jan 31^st, 2008, 10:39pm

I had this, it was an aftermarket alarm was confusing things ::) Ripped that out sharpish!