Alarm malfunction in 2005 Elise - LotusTalk

AgentTripleX · 09-05-2009, 12:46 PM

Over the past week when I get in my Elise it beeps as if the alarm went off while I was away and the redline light blinks until I restart the car. I've never had this happen before on an ongoing basis. The light is facing down in the - turn on when doors are open only position. I'm also concerned that my sensors aren't working as I left my dogs in the car with the doors locked and the alarm didn't go off. It used to though. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to trouble shoot this problem.

Thanks.

TheViper · 09-05-2009, 01:03 PM

If the security light is flashing, that indicates an alarm occurred. How many time was it flashing?
Is the interior light working?
Can you arm the alarm without it beeping a warning (this indicates a sensor is in the incorrect position.
If the interior Microwave did not pick up your dog, maybe it is defective or you accidentally bypasses it by pressing the "B" button twice after arming.
Try bypassing the Microwave as I stated and see what happens.
Michael

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

Over the past week when I get in my Elise it beeps as if the alarm went off while I was away and the redline light blinks until I restart the car. I've never had this happen before on an ongoing basis. The light is facing down in the - turn on when doors are open only position. I'm also concerned that my sensors aren't working as I left my dogs in the car with the doors locked and the alarm didn't go off. It used to though. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to trouble shoot this problem.

Thanks.

AgentTripleX · 09-05-2009, 02:34 PM

So I just drove my car 3 times. The first 2 times it didn't beep or flash. The 3rd time I parked out front of an ATM for less than 5 minutes. When I got back in my car, it beeped and flashed at me. I was within earshot of the car the whole time and the alarm didn't go off. My interior light seems to be functioning correctly.

I'm not sure how to do the other stuff you mean. I'm not very alarm savvy. I've got to get a brake job ASAP, so perhaps I can have them tinker with my alarm if I haven't sorted it out by then.

TheViper · 09-05-2009, 02:59 PM

If the light flashes while the engine is running that usually indicates a loose battery or alternator connection.I presume the alarm was off while you were at the ATM? If so, did it just start flashing and beeping after you parked? Does your immobilizer arm automatically? Check fuse R2 in the engine bay. - left fuse block, second fuse from the front.
Michael

Nikki · 09-05-2009, 03:23 PM

Something similar happened to me and ended up being a dying battery. I know, it doesn't sound like this kind of problem would result from a dying battery and it fooled me. Can't say for sure that is your problem because these Loti do wierd things for wierd reasons.

AgentTripleX · 09-05-2009, 03:58 PM

Hmmmm... I just had my battery replaced a few months ago so I doubt that's the case. Guess I'll bring it up to my mechanic.

The light does flash while driving after times when it beeps when I start the car. I always lock my car the same way. I push down the big button on the key fob until I hear the doors lock. I'm assuming this is arming the car, but we all know what happens when people make assumptions...

so I could be incorrect.

Nikki · 09-05-2009, 04:11 PM

Yeah X, that's probably the best given how wierd these Loti are. You don't want to waste money on a fix that does not solve the problem. Keep us posted on the outcome for future reference.

Randy Chase · 09-05-2009, 04:13 PM

Loose battery terminals are the easiest and first thing to check. They also happen to be a very common cause of oddities. And you don't need to be a mechanic to test this.

Pull the plastic cover off the battery.

See if you can wiggle where the wires connect to the battery. They should not move at all on the battery. If they do, get them tightened.

TimMullen · 09-08-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

See if you can wiggle where the wires connect to the battery. They should not move at all on the battery. If they do, get them tightened.

To add to this - the stock battery has connection has an "adapter" on the end of the battery cables. The adapters connect to the battery like a normal battery cable, but the cable is attached with a bolt a few inches away from the battery post end. Not only do you need to check that the adapter clamps tightly lot the battery, but make sure that the cable is bolted tightly to the adapter (that's where mine was loose). Again, it's easy to check, just see if you can wiggle the adapter clamped to the battery, and then see if you can wiggle the cable connected to the adapter.

AgentTripleX · 09-08-2009, 05:41 PM

Thanks guys. I'm bringing it in for service next week and will have them look over it then along with a few other issues I'm having with the car.

MyFutureSelfnMe · 09-08-2009, 05:51 PM

You said something about your alarm not tripping easily a month or two ago? Could be corrosion on the sensors, but yeah the dealer should be able to diagnose it quickly. As far as I can tell, something's wrong with the factory alarm on every 2005 Elise.

the1sen · 09-08-2009, 07:19 PM

Personally, I had them disable my alarm completely. That bastardized sack of monkey sperm and hippo sh¡t will never have the opportunity to strand me again. The only complex portion of our car is the alarm, and it is evil.

Now that I am used to the car this way, I prefer manually locking the doors and not using the fob a foot away from the windshield anyway.

Ask them to disable it. Or one day, like love, it's gonna GETCHA!

MyFutureSelfnMe · 09-08-2009, 07:46 PM

She already had her V1 swiped. I would offer that it makes more sense to replace the alarm with a quality unit.

the1sen · 09-08-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFutureSelfnMe

She already had her V1 swiped. I would offer that it makes more sense to replace the alarm with a quality unit.

That might be a valid point, but after searching the wiring diagram you'll find the crotch-rotting-AIDS-infested-cum-bubble-Alarm is wired into the lights, ignition, flashers, and more.

It seems as if there is no escape from its filthy, wretched grasp.

If it were my way, I would hardwire the f*cker out of my car.

I take everything out of the car when I don't want it stolen. I drive it all over the ghetto of Phoenix and no matter where I go, I leave nothing inside it. Maybe that's a paranoid/common sense thing I was conditioned into...

mrcarcrazy · 09-09-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MyFutureSelfnMe

As far as I can tell, something's wrong with the factory alarm on every 2005 Elise.

Mine works flawlessly.

TheViper · 09-09-2009, 06:28 AM

As does mine

Michael

MyFutureSelfnMe · 09-09-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by the1sen

I take everything out of the car when I don't want it stolen. I drive it all over the ghetto of Phoenix and no matter where I go, I leave nothing inside it. Maybe that's a paranoid/common sense thing I was conditioned into...

If I lived in Phoenix I would take everything out of the car with a value greater than that of a CD every time I left too. I live in Canada and I can usually get away with leaving a (actually illegal here) V1 on the dash when I park the car. I've actually never come back to a beeping alarm in 2 years in Canada (save when it was malfunctioning before I fixed it). It never happened in NYC either. It used to happen all the time in Providence and Chicago. It all depends where you live. People in Chicago don't give two ****s about someone's alarm going off. In Boston everything is close quarters so people notice. There was one guy who had one that went off almost every friggin morning at about 5, I left him a note telling him that if it happened again he would get a brick through his windshield and it stopped happening for a month or so.

TimMullen · 09-09-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcarcrazy

Mine works flawlessly.

And mine too...

MyFutureSelfnMe · 09-09-2009, 10:58 AM

Wow, maybe I just know people who have bad luck with alarms.

AgentTripleX · 09-09-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by the1sen

That might be a valid point, but after searching the wiring diagram you'll find the crotch-rotting-AIDS-infested-cum-bubble-Alarm is wired into the lights, ignition, flashers, and more.

It seems as if there is no escape from its filthy, wretched grasp.

If it were my way, I would hardwire the f*cker out of my car.

I take everything out of the car when I don't want it stolen. I drive it all over the ghetto of Phoenix and no matter where I go, I leave nothing inside it. Maybe that's a paranoid/common sense thing I was conditioned into...

My best friend was in and out of the dealer for months with her alarm malfunctioning. They had to take the car apart a few times I believe. She was also left stranded outside her car. It's been a few years now and it seems to be A OK now.

09-05-2009, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,101	Alarm malfunction in 2005 Elise Over the past week when I get in my Elise it beeps as if the alarm went off while I was away and the redline light blinks until I restart the car. I've never had this happen before on an ongoing basis. The light is facing down in the - turn on when doors are open only position. I'm also concerned that my sensors aren't working as I left my dogs in the car with the doors locked and the alarm didn't go off. It used to though. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to trouble shoot this problem. Thanks. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/SPRVXN www.twitter.com/autoVXNS http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/ "We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage." Albert Camus "The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief." Frank Barron

09-05-2009, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,101	So I just drove my car 3 times. The first 2 times it didn't beep or flash. The 3rd time I parked out front of an ATM for less than 5 minutes. When I got back in my car, it beeped and flashed at me. I was within earshot of the car the whole time and the alarm didn't go off. My interior light seems to be functioning correctly. I'm not sure how to do the other stuff you mean. I'm not very alarm savvy. I've got to get a brake job ASAP, so perhaps I can have them tinker with my alarm if I haven't sorted it out by then. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/SPRVXN www.twitter.com/autoVXNS http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/ "We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage." Albert Camus "The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief." Frank Barron

09-05-2009, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,205	If the light flashes while the engine is running that usually indicates a loose battery or alternator connection.I presume the alarm was off while you were at the ATM? If so, did it just start flashing and beeping after you parked? Does your immobilizer arm automatically? Check fuse R2 in the engine bay. - left fuse block, second fuse from the front. Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

09-05-2009, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,101	Hmmmm... I just had my battery replaced a few months ago so I doubt that's the case. Guess I'll bring it up to my mechanic. The light does flash while driving after times when it beeps when I start the car. I always lock my car the same way. I push down the big button on the key fob until I hear the doors lock. I'm assuming this is arming the car, but we all know what happens when people make assumptions... so I could be incorrect. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/SPRVXN www.twitter.com/autoVXNS http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/ "We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage." Albert Camus "The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief." Frank Barron

09-05-2009, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Loose battery terminals are the easiest and first thing to check. They also happen to be a very common cause of oddities. And you don't need to be a mechanic to test this. Pull the plastic cover off the battery. See if you can wiggle where the wires connect to the battery. They should not move at all on the battery. If they do, get them tightened. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

09-05-2009, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nikki Nikki Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 249	Something similar happened to me and ended up being a dying battery. I know, it doesn't sound like this kind of problem would result from a dying battery and it fooled me. Can't say for sure that is your problem because these Loti do wierd things for wierd reasons.

09-05-2009, 04:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nikki Nikki Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 249	Yeah X, that's probably the best given how wierd these Loti are. You don't want to waste money on a fix that does not solve the problem. Keep us posted on the outcome for future reference.

09-08-2009, 05:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,101	Thanks guys. I'm bringing it in for service next week and will have them look over it then along with a few other issues I'm having with the car. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/SPRVXN www.twitter.com/autoVXNS http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/ "We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage." Albert Camus "The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief." Frank Barron

09-08-2009, 05:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
MyFutureSelfnMe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,205	You said something about your alarm not tripping easily a month or two ago? Could be corrosion on the sensors, but yeah the dealer should be able to diagnose it quickly. As far as I can tell, something's wrong with the factory alarm on every 2005 Elise. __________________ Originally Posted by dead_ed I love my elise but there's no hiding that it was assembled by drunks.

09-08-2009, 07:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
the1sen The Azteks are coming! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In The Ghetto... Ghetto of Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,566	Personally, I had them disable my alarm completely. That bastardized sack of monkey sperm and hippo sh¡t will never have the opportunity to strand me again. The only complex portion of our car is the alarm, and it is evil. Now that I am used to the car this way, I prefer manually locking the doors and not using the fob a foot away from the windshield anyway. Ask them to disable it. Or one day, like love, it's gonna GETCHA! __________________ The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. F The System - ChuforiaGraffix.com SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

09-08-2009, 07:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
MyFutureSelfnMe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,205	She already had her V1 swiped. I would offer that it makes more sense to replace the alarm with a quality unit. __________________ Originally Posted by dead_ed I love my elise but there's no hiding that it was assembled by drunks.

09-09-2009, 06:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,205	As does mine Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

09-09-2009, 10:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
MyFutureSelfnMe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,205	Wow, maybe I just know people who have bad luck with alarms. __________________ Originally Posted by dead_ed I love my elise but there's no hiding that it was assembled by drunks.

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