Hi guys.

My name is Constantinos and i come from Cyprus. Here Scoobies are all over the place:)

I have a Peugeot 106 Gti 2001 year of registration that was imported last year from UK. The car came with a Sigma Car alarm.

I have the remote control which locks / unlocks the car and sets the alarm on automatically. Before you start the engine you also have to press it once - something like an immobilizer and the engine will start only if the led on the dashboard will light.

Lately i have had some problems with the starting of the car as the led will not lit easily. Sometimes it can take 2-3 tries and some other more.

I have searched for its type but with no luck.
Anyone can let me know where to look for the code of the alarm ie the model?
I was also given the code for the alarm on a piece of paper and have a sigma keypad on the windscreen but never used this.

Can someone help me with the problem above and maybe give me a link for a manual or something.

Furthermore i located some remote controls in ebay same as mine.
Will i be able to make them work on my car?

Thanks a lot for any answers

From the desription of the immobiliser operation it sounds like the model you have is the Sigma M30 - you can confirm this by checking the keypad. It should have a * and # button in addition to the numbers if the alarm is an M-series.

With this sytem, it is only necessary to press the button on the remote to start the engine if a period of 30 seconds has elapsed since the vehicle was unlocked. Within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle the LED remains lit and the vehicle can be started with no further action.

The keypad can be used as an overide and a full programming tool.
You can use the 4-digit code you were given to disarm the stystem/immobiliser by entering this number into the keypad.
The keypad can also be used to program new remotes into the system - ensure that any remotes you intend to purchase have the round battery cover (AC38) other Sigma remote controls will not operate this system.

If you can send me a personal message with your e-mail address I shall send you a copy of the Operating Instructions.

With regard to the intermitent problem that you are having, first check that the keypad is operating - pressing a digit should illuminate the LED built into the keypad. If this is not illuminating the keypad may be disconnected and as this plug also contains the aerial, this could be the cause of the problem.
If all is well with the keypad, then new batteries are the next items to try although I would expect you to have noticed a reduction in operating range before experiencing problems. Finally, if the problem still occurs it could be due to "Radio Lock-out" caused by radio interference (see my other posts) especially as I expect your M30 could be pre 2001 If this is the case the keypad should get you out of problems, but if this is a regular occurence you may wish to consider a later (2001-) alarm control unit.

SS

Thanks a lot for the info mate.

To tell you the truth i do not use the remote control to lock and unlock the car, i use the factory key. Therefore every time i get in the car i need to press the button otherwise it will not start. Also noticed that if you turn off the car you can start it again within a small period during which the led is lit.

However this way the alarm is not in full operation so i might change this. I have pmed you my email adress so looking forward to some operating instructions.

in the mean time i will check what you said about the keypad.
I believe i have a photo of it saved on the pc

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/Greenpug/106%20GTi%202001/Picture035.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/Greenpug/106%20GTi%202001/Picture032.jpg

Ian thanks for the info emailed they are very helpfull.

I tried the code and it does work. The keypad is handy alternative.

tried arming and disarming the car with the remote control and all are working fine so i will go with that way.

Cheers.

I have a Sigma system (presumably M30) on my MY2000 Impreza and have been encountering radio interference on an increasing number of occasions when parked near phone aerials etc.

I am in the Southampton area of Hampshire, can Sigma Sam or anyone else recommend a reliable place to supply/fit a later model alarm control unit?

Cheers
Simon

Hi Simon,

Do a searth for "Radio Lock-Out" for a full explanation of this in my previous posts under "Sigma Sam", unless you can still access "Sigma Sam"s previous posts directly.

The later ECU that you need is only now available from Subaru dealers (part number SACC 3465 and will be IRO £70) - local Sigma dealers will only be able to acquire the S-Series models which are not interchangeable and superceeded the M30 some years ago in the aftermarket.

If the problem only occurs occasionally then getting to grips with the PIN overide is your most cost effective option, but if it is a regular occurance then the the convenience may be worth the £70.

SS

Sigma Sam - thanks a lot, I found the old thread and reprogrammed my PIN code.

Unless I'm doing it wrong the only problem I have found is that I have to be in the car to arm the system with the PIN, so the movement sensors set the alarm off and you have to be quick to disarm with the PIN before you get nabbed for nicking the car / annoy neighbours etc!

My Scoob was a Dutch import which I got retro-fitted with the Sigma M30 once back home - will a Subaru dealer still be able to switch the ECU?

Cheers
Simon

I suspect that a Subaru dealer is your only source for a later M30 ECU (under the SACC3465 part number)
The unit is exactly the same, so the dealer should have no problems programming etc, but may be a little reluctant as its not a Subaru UK install. They may need reminding that you are buying the replacement part from them!

SS