Changing Battery
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Printed Date: 13-May-2024 at 03:38
Topic: Changing Battery
Posted By: SCBMW
Subject: Changing Battery
Date Posted: 02-July-2006 at 17:38
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Just had to nip down to halfords for a new battery as mine has give up. When i removed the negative lead from the battery may alarm goes off and will only stop if i re-attach it and wait 30 seconds. What should i do? I have a 2000 compact ti sport Thanks
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Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 02-July-2006 at 17:47
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Alarm will always sound if it detects a change in the voltage so removing the lead will activate it. Do you not have a key to turn the alarm off first. Your siren box should have an on/off switch operated by a key. This is normally in the engine bay. Steve. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
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Posted By: shaft
Date Posted: 02-July-2006 at 21:56
| Should be fun if alarm fitted at factory, They fit siren under battery tray. Can only get to it by removing battery. |
Posted By: bjt42
Date Posted: 05-July-2006 at 12:02
| I have the same model and year of car - the alarm should only go off if it's armed when you remove the battery. Other than that just put up with the noise while you change it? |