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Attempted Theft Of My R33 ?

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Just noticed this morning when I unlocked my car, it didn't beep and flash at me like it normally does.

The panic button still causes the alarm to sound. But if I shut the boot, or shut a passenger door, to test the alarm - and it doesn't go off, when normally it would.

So I opened the bonnet to inspect the unit and I find a wire hanging out that looks like it's been cut (I don't remember it being there before, but I can't say I looked before).

I tested the immobiliser by unlocking the car, leaving it for 30 seconds to let it enable, and then trying to start the car, and it didn't so I assume the immobiliser is still good.

I was working last night and my car was parked on the street, so maybe someone tried to take it, but then maybe I'm just paranoid and the rain did it or I dunno...

At this point I don't know what to do... obviously I don't want to disclose what kind of alarm system I have, but I don't know anything about it, it was there when I bought the car. I'm thinking I should solder the wire back together at least...

Edit: I rang a local alarm installer and he said since the manufacturer of my alarm has gone broke then will likely need to replace the alarm system... sif!

Edit2: Yeah, I shoulda thought before posting. The wire is an antenna. And apparently it needs to be "reprogrammed" which will cost me $50. Don't see how it could just lose its memory like that... and whats the stop it happening again...

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sounds like someone has tried to pinch it

check your insurance policy

make sure its upto date

make sure its full comp

and get your alarm checked out

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sounds like someone has tried to pinch it

check your insurance policy

make sure its upto date

make sure its full comp

and get your alarm checked out

Yeah the wire I thought was cut was just antenna, so I doubt anyone tried to take it, that was just my first assumption without knowing what the wire hanging out was.

Just car insurance were so useless when I rang. They just said make sure it has an immobiliser which meets Australian standards, and so I told them what model my system is and they said "sorry can't say ask your local autobarn".

Anyhow if I don't manage to find the reprogramming sequence (if one exists), then I am taking it to a guy to reprogram on tues.

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Edit: I rang a local alarm installer and he said since the manufacturer of my alarm has gone broke then will likely need to replace the alarm system... sif!

If your alarm is a Brant then yes they did but they have been purchased by a group of employees and will honour warranties on alarms purchased prior to May 05 (or thereabouts). Brant are now conducting normal trade.

More detail (and more accurate! :P) is on their website.

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