TypeR87
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Morning Guys,
I have a 1997 EK9 and the Cobra 6422 alarm was installed back in 1998, so it is extremely old. The problem initially only happened once where i tried to turn the ignition on maybe up to a year ago and there was nothing but the starter motor ticking, since then i have had no major problems and have since replaced with a brand new battery.
Now, 2 days ago i went to start the car and had the same problem so left it for 5 minutes and the car started, strange, but... last night i was round the parents house and about to leave when it just stuttered again and made a constant "T-T-T-T-T-T" sound from where the immobiliser L.E.D is by the ignition and inside the engine... the L.E.D was flashing faster and as soon as i opened the door the L.E.D slowed down, went faint and struggled! After persisting with this for a while i turned the ignition on, turned my lights on full, and then full beam with my indicators on, left to right etc and as soon as i turned the ignition... cut it out and then maybe 2 seconds later it all came back on... here is the strange bit... the last time before i gave up, the car started and was healthy! i am confused.
Bit of background, the alternator is on the brink as well and the voltage is fluctuating but i dont think its the alternator causing this problem?
Any advise!
Many thanks,
I have a 1997 EK9 and the Cobra 6422 alarm was installed back in 1998, so it is extremely old. The problem initially only happened once where i tried to turn the ignition on maybe up to a year ago and there was nothing but the starter motor ticking, since then i have had no major problems and have since replaced with a brand new battery.
Now, 2 days ago i went to start the car and had the same problem so left it for 5 minutes and the car started, strange, but... last night i was round the parents house and about to leave when it just stuttered again and made a constant "T-T-T-T-T-T" sound from where the immobiliser L.E.D is by the ignition and inside the engine... the L.E.D was flashing faster and as soon as i opened the door the L.E.D slowed down, went faint and struggled! After persisting with this for a while i turned the ignition on, turned my lights on full, and then full beam with my indicators on, left to right etc and as soon as i turned the ignition... cut it out and then maybe 2 seconds later it all came back on... here is the strange bit... the last time before i gave up, the car started and was healthy! i am confused.
Bit of background, the alternator is on the brink as well and the voltage is fluctuating but i dont think its the alternator causing this problem?
Any advise!
Many thanks,