markr1963

... if I park in line of sight and/or within about 300m of a police radio mast.

Picked my MY01 'bout 4 weeks back went to mate's house and the remote would'nt work. Changed the battery - no good, went and got the spare remote - no good, finally got it sorted using the key pad. Thought I'd done something stupid.... anyway phoned dealer (Beechdale, Derby) the next morning and was told that the emergency services had recently changed their frequncy and in some cases affected the Sigma alarms.

Have any of you guys 'n' gals had this trouble?

Revengeissweet

sigma alarms suffer from that. petrol stations used to cause me probs when i has an sg3 fitted to my galant.
change the alarm for a clifford.

markr1963

Thanx for that.
Do you reckon the dealer should sort this as the scoob is still under warranty?

Harry_Boy

Yup - no question. After all, the alarm is not fit for the purpose, if it can't be turned on/off satisfactorily.....

Avi

Cliffords do it too

For god's sake don't park too near the trafford centre with a Clifford

markr1963

Result!

The lads @ Beechdale (Derby) are fixing it with a new 'un FOC on Saturday.

KenG

Make sure you have a note of your 4 digit code and disable the alarm from the keypad.

My MY00 was a nightmare when parked anywhere near an RF source. My MY02 STI seems to be immune.

Ken

Big Goon

Holding the fob up next to your chin works too apparently,
prolly some old wives tale cobblers, but worth a try I spose if desperate.

Revengeissweet

sometimes it helps to put it on your chin.
you become a booster.

Paul_M

My clifford can be a PITA at times (Concept 50 with the old-type 5 button remote). New G4 systems are supposedly much better for remote range and don't seem to be affected by interference anywhere near as much.

markr1963

Just to update you guys. Beechdale (Derby) swapped out the Sigma's ICU last Saturday. Parked within spitting distance of a huge Police radio mast tonight. Problem seems to be solved.

Hanslow

Ditto I couldn't use my keyfob when parked on my driveway (nearish Derby).

One trip to Beechdale (Nottingham one for me ) and one Alarm ECU changed under warranty and everything is hunky dory.

Just make sure you all know your alarm keypad codes if you are heading to Donington....you might need them