My alarm/immobiliser on my Z has been playing up for quite a while now and this week it's worse than ever. Basically, the fob just doesn't work (sometimes). You have to completely disconnect the alarm where it plugs into the siren, disconnect the car battery for 10mins, plug it all back together and then it'll work.

 

It's an old Toad alarm and on close inspection of it, it appears to not have a separate box away from the siren.

 

My question is, could I replace the alarm using the existing wiring and immobiliser and just replace it with a newer toad alarm and how easy would that be?

 

I've phoned around a few alarm companies and they are wanting £500+ to remove and reinstall a new one. I can't spend that right now so just weighing up my options

Firstly, have you replaced the battery in the fob? Do you have a spare fob to try?

Firstly, have you replaced the battery in the fob? Do you have a spare fob to try?

 

New battery yes, spare fob no I'm afraid:(

 

I really think its something to do with the computer/circuit board of the alarm

With a car like yours it's definitely worth getting a top-of-the-range system fitted when you can afford it. Spent nearly a grand on mine but it gives me peace of mind.

Do you happen to know which Toad model is fitted?

With a car like yours it's definitely worth getting a top-of-the-range system fitted when you can afford it. Spent nearly a grand on mine but it gives me peace of mind.

 

I do agree but for now I just need something I can trust. When its playing up the car is literally dead. I managed to get it started eventually today but not confident with it at the moment.

Do you happen to know which Toad model is fitted?

 

It doesn't say anywhere on it. All I can assume is that its a mp2, 3, 4 or 5 as those are the only ones that had my shaped fob

I have been using google alot today to try and pinpoint which one it is but it doesn't seem to say much about each one. Only really brings up the newer models

With a car like yours it's definitely worth getting a top-of-the-range system fitted when you can afford it. Spent nearly a grand on mine but it gives me peace of mind.

 

I kind of agree - but if anyone is really determined to steal your car, then they will; irrespective of how good the security is....

 

.....Personally, I'd just go see an alarm specialist and get it looked at. If it's FUBARD, get a new cat-one system fitted - cost is circa £200-£300 nowadays.

Been to a place today, going to get them to remove my old one and reinstall a new one. Been quoted £500. I know it's worth it, just a pain in the.... ;)

 

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I kind of agree - but if anyone is really determined to steal your car, then they will; irrespective of how good the security is....

 

Very true, but no intelligent criminal will look to steal this sort of car to make a profit. We're mostly threatened by idiots and joyriders that don't stand a chance against a top Clifford system or similar, and probably won't bother upon seeing the flashing LED - if they have any sense!