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Clifford alarm.

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Why is this alarm so bloody sensitive....? Literally if a drop of rain hits it, it screams at me lol.

Another thing does anyone know why i cant lock the car with the remote while the turbo timer is running?

Many thanks

Jase


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Re: Clifford alarm.

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Which clifford? Do you know which sensor is being overly sensitive?

My old clifford also wouldn't lock while the turbo timer was running (although I think it was a bodged install, as it also kept some of my accessories on until the door was opened). However I seriously question the usefulness of turbo timers and, personally, would just ditch the timer ;)
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Re: Clifford alarm.

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shinny wrote: 28/11/18 14:23 Which clifford? Do you know which sensor is being overly sensitive?

My old clifford also wouldn't lock while the turbo timer was running (although I think it was a bodged install, as it also kept some of my accessories on until the door was opened). However I seriously question the usefulness of turbo timers and, personally, would just ditch the timer ;)
I do not know shinny, is there a way for me to find out, the key i have is Clifford 904100.

Is there a way to find out what sensor is sensitive? i do not even know where or how many there are lol.

Many thanks

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Re: Clifford alarm.

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Jaseb1987 wrote: 28/11/18 14:50
shinny wrote: 28/11/18 14:23 Which clifford? Do you know which sensor is being overly sensitive?

My old clifford also wouldn't lock while the turbo timer was running (although I think it was a bodged install, as it also kept some of my accessories on until the door was opened). However I seriously question the usefulness of turbo timers and, personally, would just ditch the timer ;)
I do not know shinny, is there a way for me to find out, the key i have is Clifford 904100.

Is there a way to find out what sensor is sensitive? i do not even know where or how many there are lol.

Many thanks

Jase
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That's not entirely helpful! :laughing

I guess you could buy a cliffnet wizzard cable and software and hook it up to tweak the system? Or take it to an alarm place? Or if you can identify which model you have then you could try to find installation instructions to help you troubleshoot.
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Re: Clifford alarm.

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You mean the proximity sensor?

I think you can adjust the sensitivity of it by accessing the main control box
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vinp182 wrote: 28/11/18 17:32 You mean the proximity sensor?

I think you can adjust the sensitivity of it by accessing the main control box
That literally means nothing to me lol. When it rains the car screams at me like every 10 mins. Also Mrs parks next to me and looks through window and it screams at her lol.
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Re: Clifford alarm.

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Jaseb1987 wrote: 28/11/18 20:57
vinp182 wrote: 28/11/18 17:32 You mean the proximity sensor?

I think you can adjust the sensitivity of it by accessing the main control box
That literally means nothing to me lol. When it rains the car screams at me like every 10 mins. Also Mrs parks next to me and looks through window and it screams at her lol.
Chirps when someone gets too close to it lol
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Re: Clifford alarm.

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this option can be disabled in control function... got a 650 version and did it with mine long time ago
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Re: Clifford alarm.

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vinp182 wrote: 29/11/18 8:32
Jaseb1987 wrote: 28/11/18 20:57
vinp182 wrote: 28/11/18 17:32 You mean the proximity sensor?

I think you can adjust the sensitivity of it by accessing the main control box
That literally means nothing to me lol. When it rains the car screams at me like every 10 mins. Also Mrs parks next to me and looks through window and it screams at her lol.
Chirps when someone gets too close to it lol
where is the main control box mate?
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peteV6R5 wrote: 29/11/18 11:12 this option can be disabled in control function... got a 650 version and did it with mine long time ago
Any idea how i can do this...?
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Re: Clifford alarm.

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Jaseb1987 wrote: 29/11/18 12:42
peteV6R5 wrote: 29/11/18 11:12 this option can be disabled in control function... got a 650 version and did it with mine long time ago
Any idea how i can do this...?
It's described in the 650 installation manual (you can google for it or send me your email me for a copy). Your alarm probably isn't a 650 though, so who knows if the instructions are the same? The instructions involve using a G5 button which your 4-button remote doesn't have!

You need to identify which alarm you have otherwise we're shooting in the dark.
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Re: Clifford alarm.

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shinny wrote: 29/11/18 13:47
Jaseb1987 wrote: 29/11/18 12:42
peteV6R5 wrote: 29/11/18 11:12 this option can be disabled in control function... got a 650 version and did it with mine long time ago
Any idea how i can do this...?
It's described in the 650 installation manual (you can google for it or send me your email me for a copy). Your alarm probably isn't a 650 though, so who knows if the instructions are the same? The instructions involve using a G5 button which your 4-button remote doesn't have!

You need to identify which alarm you have otherwise we're shooting in the dark.
I need to workout where the main box is then :(
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Re: Clifford alarm.

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Jaseb1987 wrote: 29/11/18 14:39 I need to workout where the main box is then :(
You'll almost certainly be digging about behind trim panels then. My old 650 mk1 in my donor was jammed up above the fan blow inside the dash, above the glove box. A faff to get to for sure. No idea where yours is though.

I'd suggest searching through your paperwork for an install certificate or receipt. :th:
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Re: Clifford alarm.

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shinny wrote: 29/11/18 15:27
Jaseb1987 wrote: 29/11/18 14:39 I need to workout where the main box is then :(
You'll almost certainly be digging about behind trim panels then. My old 650 mk1 in my donor was jammed up above the fan blow inside the dash, above the glove box. A faff to get to for sure. No idea where yours is though.

I'd suggest searching through your paperwork for an install certificate or receipt. :th:
Good idea, i'll look tonight. thanks for your help so far :D

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