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Baconer Grand Master

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Hey ive had an alarm system installed in the car since October of last year and have never had a problem until 2 weeks ago. Basically it is setting off for no reason a few minutes after being activated. This hasnt been a problem as i can just click the button and it wont seem to happen again for atleast 3 days. Today though it set off and wouldnt stop sounding no matter what i did (even the manual disarming), problem is the immobilizer is now stuck in the lockout setting and i cant start the car.

Brand is CAM, any help is appreciated as i live a fair distance from my work and basically depend on my car :X

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Chris Rogers Grand Master

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think CAM= vision. though would would have went to a CAM dealer to get it fitted. take it back to one thats in your area (they are a national alliance.) and tell them what is wrong.

frx026 Proficient

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it actually sounds like you might have a flat battery in the car.

Try connecting the car to a jumper pack/other car/other battery. If it is the battery in your car that has died you will find the siren will become loud, your remotes will work again and the car should start.

If this is the case, get the car checked for a current draw while parked to make sure that nothing is staying on while you leave the car, classic example is when the boot light stays on and it runs the battery flat. People blame their alarm, but in reality it is the result of a crappy instal of the alarm.

Try it and let me know how you go.

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Baconer Grand Master

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Yea ive been noticing small things with the quality of installation since it was first installed but I have moved a fair distance away and have never gotten around to taking it back to them, paid a fair amount for all these features which dont work correctly. Will call them today and tell them whats happening, cant wait to see how much they are going to try charging me for their shoddy work...

Baconer Grand Master

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Just thought id update on it, didnt end up calling the place as i found the problem. Short version is im an idiot and left my headlights on, the alarm sounding was a warning that the battery was flat... :X

Anyway i jump started the car and slapped myself... twice.... pretty embarassing :(

Will still talk to the installer next time im in their area though to ask them about the missing functions i paid for

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