Am I being more-than-usually dense in wondering why when my Mondeo has been double-locked and the alarm set (indicators flash twice when set) I can open the boot without the alarm going off???? If I open the drivers door (using the key to unlock) the alarm goes off as normal but this doesn't sem to affect the boot
Anyone??????
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I'm asuming you're also using the key to open the boot?
My Vectra is the same, I have to "plip" the remote to get in through the doors; just using the key won't disarm the alarm, but I can open the boot with the key without the alarm going off.
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Maybe the boot light switch has packed up?
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Can't vouch for the Mondeo, but if I unlock the boot of my Vectra and then remove the key and open it, the alarm will go off. The key is needed to temp disarm the alarm.
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This is the same with my Fiesta - I think the reasoning is - you mawy need to open the boot without unlocking the whole car so when you open it with the key, the alarm will not go off.
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I would think that you have a fault on the driver's door if the alarm goes off when you open it with the key. I think unlocking the boot or the door should disarm the alarm. It did on my mk1 Mondeo, but it did not have remote locking. If I closed the hatch to, but not on the latch, then locked the car, the alarm would go off if I opened the hatch, i.e. without the key (if that makes any sense).
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Opening the boot with the key while alarm is set temporarily disarms system (microswtch on key barrel)Also if you have a 2 button remote you can upgrade to a 3 button with boot opener.(the facility is already installed on car but not often used)
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Thank God! I thought I may have to fork out more £££ to get it sorted. Thanks to all for the help with this
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Elekie&a/c doctor, does this include the hatchback??? I've only seen it on saloons
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