2888312 - A01 ALARM DOES NOT COME ON

When operating the alarm with the remote control:

  • the LED does not flash,
  • the doors do not open/close
  • the lights do not flash
  • the siren does not emit auditory signals
The alarm only can only be switched on with the ignition key in the OFF or PARK positions or with it extracted.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
WARNING: the auditory signals and the flashing of the direction indicators are either activated or not, according to the various country modes see DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: 5580E anti-theft device

Preliminarily check:

  • charge of remote control battery incorporated in the key
  • key correct, i.e. remote control enabled
Continue to Step 1Remote control battery run downReplace battery
Key not correctConnect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socketProgramme keys correctly.
1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket

Check, in order:

  • no faults in the alarm control unit
  • no faults in the alarm receiver
Continue to Step 2Error detected in the control unit or receiverContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Dialogue failure for diagnostic equipment between the control unit and the receiverRestore the connection between the control unit and the diagnostic connector ( See   E7015  ALARM ).
2CHECK CONTROL UNIT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
It is also possible to carry out the fault diagnosis of the system by observing the behaviour of the LED when switching on and off: or, by carrying out a manual fault diagnosis of the system ( see DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: 5580E anti-theft device).Continue to Step 3An error is detected in the control unitRestore the faulty components Check and, if necessary, replace the alarm control unit. Op.   5580E46 
3CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer present.End of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'