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idrawcad Member Since: 13 Jun 2014 Location: Sunny Bournemouth Posts: 144 |
Came home tonight and parked up as normal. Went out to car about 30mins later, inside rear of cabin I could smell anticeptic/hot electrics smell. went back indoors. Now alarm keeps sounding every 20min and all I get on turning the key is a click. Help any ideas please before I start shelling out loads.
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10th Sep 2014 4:15pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6409 |
So sounds electrical. Check fuses? Check for faults with IIDTool etc. Check main battery connections. Disconnecting battery won't stop the alarm as on separate supply! Check bonnet alarm button OK. Check all doors and windows shut properly. Try locking without interior protection (wifes Audi gets upset if you leave luggage and coats inside, or it spots a beetle/moth on the move). .
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10th Sep 2014 5:30pm |
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idrawcad Member Since: 13 Jun 2014 Location: Sunny Bournemouth Posts: 144 |
Thanks Joe
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10th Sep 2014 5:33pm |
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idrawcad Member Since: 13 Jun 2014 Location: Sunny Bournemouth Posts: 144 |
The smell was strongest in the back seat area. Just been out, now nothing is working. not even the key fob. The car is now completely dead, but it wasn't so the battery must have drained, so I am thinking something has shorted out.
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10th Sep 2014 8:06pm |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8530 |
Main cable to rear from battery ok? There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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10th Sep 2014 8:18pm |
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idrawcad Member Since: 13 Jun 2014 Location: Sunny Bournemouth Posts: 144 |
Yes that what I was thinking, the smell is definitely in the back of the car. Is the main cable easy to inspect/find? My Motto: If you are going to have one, have a BIG one! |
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10th Sep 2014 8:30pm |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8530 |
Disconnect both +be battery and rear end terminal and then test for continuity between the cable and body, should be absolutely none at all! There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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10th Sep 2014 8:36pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35332 |
have a read of this thread,
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10th Sep 2014 8:38pm |
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idrawcad Member Since: 13 Jun 2014 Location: Sunny Bournemouth Posts: 144 |
Thanks Stan,
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10th Sep 2014 8:44pm |
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idrawcad Member Since: 13 Jun 2014 Location: Sunny Bournemouth Posts: 144 |
Speaking to Bournemouth LR and describing the smell (TCP) they suspect alternator failure. Car is being collected and delivered to them on Monday. My Motto: If you are going to have one, have a BIG one! |
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11th Sep 2014 3:28pm |
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johnboyairey Member Since: 11 Jan 2013 Location: surrey Posts: 2032 |
i would mention the FSR change, hope its just that that has fried! thats either in behind console or under console cubby box. there are two i think. |
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11th Sep 2014 5:54pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35332 |
seems a coincidence john.. ... - .- -.
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11th Sep 2014 6:10pm |
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idrawcad Member Since: 13 Jun 2014 Location: Sunny Bournemouth Posts: 144 |
Just worried if I mention it, it may void the warranty. My Motto: If you are going to have one, have a BIG one! |
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11th Sep 2014 6:18pm |
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idrawcad Member Since: 13 Jun 2014 Location: Sunny Bournemouth Posts: 144 |
Car goes in tomorrow, noticed today a puddle of something under the car, its not oil or petrol. My Motto: If you are going to have one, have a BIG one! |
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14th Sep 2014 7:08pm |
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