jim c c

I have a 07 sti with a cobra alarm, ive just tried to use the key fob to disarm but it did not work. looked in the alarm manual, it says could be flat battery so i used the other (new) key fob. still did not work, so i also tried resyncronising the key fob, this still never worked. finally tried to disarm the alarm by typing in the pin code, this still does not work.
i would be grateful of any ideas.

Jesus H

when was the last time you used the car?

could it be a flat battery?

jim c c

i last used the car last sunday. i thought the same thing so i started the car with the alarm still sounding, it's so frustrating.

Jesus H

try disconnecting the cars battery for a min or so. it could be that the alarm has spiked and thats what is stopping the system from letting you re-sync. TBH its a long shot but its worth a try.......

Cobra....... typical Italian engineering I'm afraid.

jim c c

i'll give it a go!

jim c c

just disconnected battery and left it for a few minutes and still it does not work. (my ears have just started to bleed, the noise is brain numbing)
Thanks anyway jesus H for your ideas, but i guess it's time to call the local auto spark. i'll keep you posted

Jesus H

is the led in the car still flashing? i.e. giving signs that the alarm is actually still getting power? It may be that it's blown a fuse..

STiFreak

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Your car battery voltage has dropped too low.
My 05 used to do this all the time due to the Tracker taking 6hrs before going into standby mode. Call the subaru assistance people, get them to come and sort the battery. Then call the Tracker folks and tell them you would like the 6hr standby board changed for a 1hr board (this solved all my battery woes). They will do this replacement for free if the car is less than 12months old.

Jesus H

cant be if the car starts and runs..

jim c c

Yes the LED does still flash, i've now got in touch with my local cobra agent. he's very suprised to find i can still start the car, he's having a look this wednesday.

Jesus H

its probably a cat 2-1 system. they dont have immobilisers in them.

scooby_mark

cobra a re rubbish imo, nothing but touble all the way same as scorpian and sigma as for 2-1 upgrades there just the worst invention going hope you sort it mate

jim c c

Had me alarm looked at today, apparently the alarm control unit is well knacked. the alarm is a cobra 3198, he did a few different test but never got much response. It is under warranty so he as orderd me a new one. thanks again for the help