Alarm goes off when doors locked - LotusTalk

Phx Cobra · 07-23-2008, 02:02 PM

I just got my car back from some dealer service this week (oil change, bled brakes, nothing major) and now when I go and lock the doors from the keyfob the alarm starts going off after about 5 seconds.

Think there is a sensor that is stuck or the bumped, if so where are they located, if it is a quick fix I will just do it, otherwise gotta drop it off at the dealer again for however long.

milehitom · 07-23-2008, 02:04 PM

Make sure the courtesy light between the two seats is always pointed down. It's linked to the alarm system.

Tom

yellowlotus · 07-23-2008, 02:10 PM

i had a similar prblem.it was a burned fuse in engine compartment.

TheViper · 07-23-2008, 02:12 PM

My guess is that when you say it is "going off" you may mean it is giving a long warning tone, meaning the light is in the incorrect position.

swede · 07-23-2008, 02:13 PM

Make sure the trunk is closed properly.

Mats

Phx Cobra · 07-23-2008, 02:18 PM

Alright I will try the light adjustment and trunk, funny because it seemed to work when I parked it for the day in work parking lot but gone off every time since.

TheViper · 07-23-2008, 02:21 PM

This is a stange system.

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Originally Posted by Phx Cobra

Alright I will try the light adjustment and trunk, funny because it seemed to work when I parked it for the day in work parking lot but gone off every time since.

Phx Cobra · 07-23-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheViper

My guess is that when you say it is "going off" you may mean it is giving a long warning tone, meaning the light is in the incorrect position.

The annoying ass alarm goes off if I just get out and lock it.
However once it goes off I unlock and re-lock and I get the long warning tone.

TheViper · 07-23-2008, 02:34 PM

OK, make sure the interior light is in the lowest of 3, down positions and try again. I think it is something simple.

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Originally Posted by Phx Cobra

The annoying ass alarm goes off if I just get out and lock it.
However once it goes off I unlock and re-lock and I get the long warning tone.

tesprit · 07-23-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by swede

Make sure the trunk is closed properly.

Mats

Check the front access panels too. You may have one that is not installed properly and is tripping the alarm.

Smoky · 07-23-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tesprit

Check the front access panels too. You may have one that is not installed properly and is tripping the alarm.

+1 this is my bet...since they were bleeding the brakes.

PS: I keep my interior light in the "off" position, and contrary to reports in the past this has no effect on the alarm functionality (at least on the 07).

24lotus24 · 07-23-2008, 02:55 PM

THIS JUST HAPPEND TO ME THIS WEEKEND. THE LONG WARNING TONE CAME ON EVERYTIME I TURN ON THE ALARM. I FOUND OUT, 5 MINS LATER THAT THE FRONT COWLING OR (THE TWO PLASTIC COVERS BY THE WINDSHIELD WITH THE SCREWS ON) WHERE NOT ON CORRECTLY. SO THERE MIGHT BE SOMETHING NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY AND THE SENSOR IS NOT READING IT CORRECTLY.
OR YOU NEED BATTERIES.

Smoky · 07-23-2008, 04:19 PM

OMG THERE IS THIS COOL BUTTON ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KEYBOARD CALLED CAPS LOCK. I BET YOURS IS ON. I'M NOT REALLY SCREAMING BUT I BET YOU CAN'T TELL.

Phx Cobra · 07-23-2008, 07:54 PM

I flipped the courtesy light down, locked, warning tone came on so I flipped it back up and re-shut the trunk lid and the alarm or warning has not come on.
Interesting. I will see if it comes back.

TimMullen · 07-24-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Phx Cobra

I flipped the courtesy light down, locked, warning tone came on so I flipped it back up and re-shut the trunk lid and the alarm or warning has not come on.
Interesting. I will see if it comes back.

The interior light needs to be in the down position (unless it's been removed and put back in upside down) for things to work properly. The light is actually in the sensor circuit and things don't work quite right unless it's in the proper position.

Next time the waring goes off, pay attention to the flashing light on the dash. It blinks out a code that tells you what the problem is (which sensor has a problem). There are a couple of threads that have the table of what the codes mean. Here you go - check this thread.

drkdigler2 · 07-26-2008, 05:17 PM

i also had same exact problem sometimes it would make weird long tones and other times it would not, in the alarm book it says to always have dome light point down and mine was pointed down after reading this i pointed it down and alarm workd perfectly

07-23-2008, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Phx Cobra Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 56	Alarm goes off when doors locked I just got my car back from some dealer service this week (oil change, bled brakes, nothing major) and now when I go and lock the doors from the keyfob the alarm starts going off after about 5 seconds. Think there is a sensor that is stuck or the bumped, if so where are they located, if it is a quick fix I will just do it, otherwise gotta drop it off at the dealer again for however long. __________________ 2005 Elise, Black. 5000k HIDs so far and plenty more to come

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07-23-2008, 02:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phx Cobra Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 56	Alright I will try the light adjustment and trunk, funny because it seemed to work when I parked it for the day in work parking lot but gone off every time since. __________________ 2005 Elise, Black. 5000k HIDs so far and plenty more to come

07-23-2008, 02:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
24lotus24 24lotus24 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Valencia,Ca. Posts: 60	THIS JUST HAPPEND TO ME THIS WEEKEND. THE LONG WARNING TONE CAME ON EVERYTIME I TURN ON THE ALARM. I FOUND OUT, 5 MINS LATER THAT THE FRONT COWLING OR (THE TWO PLASTIC COVERS BY THE WINDSHIELD WITH THE SCREWS ON) WHERE NOT ON CORRECTLY. SO THERE MIGHT BE SOMETHING NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY AND THE SENSOR IS NOT READING IT CORRECTLY. OR YOU NEED BATTERIES. __________________ BBoY Fo LiFe 06 Elise Storm Titanium/Red #4 Stage II, Ohlins, Black and Silver Badges, Starshield, Touring pack, Sft Top, snail delete, Green Filter! stickers makes my car go faster! OFFICIALLY SIGHTED

07-23-2008, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,224	Make sure the courtesy light between the two seats is always pointed down. It's linked to the alarm system. Tom

07-23-2008, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheViper Ex-Brit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 1,592	My guess is that when you say it is "going off" you may mean it is giving a long warning tone, meaning the light is in the incorrect position.

07-23-2008, 04:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Smoky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 306	OMG THERE IS THIS COOL BUTTON ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KEYBOARD CALLED CAPS LOCK. I BET YOURS IS ON. I'M NOT REALLY SCREAMING BUT I BET YOU CAN'T TELL. __________________ -Smoky '07 Exige S, Chrome Orange, Track/Touring, LSD, Starshield, 2Bular 8x24, S111 Ultra Discs

07-23-2008, 07:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phx Cobra Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 56	I flipped the courtesy light down, locked, warning tone came on so I flipped it back up and re-shut the trunk lid and the alarm or warning has not come on. Interesting. I will see if it comes back. __________________ 2005 Elise, Black. 5000k HIDs so far and plenty more to come

07-26-2008, 05:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
drkdigler2 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 20	alarm i also had same exact problem sometimes it would make weird long tones and other times it would not, in the alarm book it says to always have dome light point down and mine was pointed down after reading this i pointed it down and alarm workd perfectly

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