Alarming problem

philip.b · Post by **philip.b** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 5:01 pm

Hi folks,

The alarm system on my 1999 MX5 seems to have developed a
personality of its own, and goes off without warning from
time to time. I've also noticed too that the passenger door
seems to 'stick' and not lock instantly when I press the
remote lock. Is this something I can sort out myself, or
does it require a trip to the auto electrician?

Any advice much appreciated.

Thanks,

Philip

lou Girardin · Post by **lou Girardin** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 8:08 am

Go back to the original installer, if you know who it is. Otherwise call the
alarm distributor for a recommended dealer. If the passenger door motor is an
aftermarket unit, he should be able to sort that too.
Lou

Michael & Kate Cooper · Post by **Michael & Kate Cooper** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 9:48 am

Hi!

The mechanism on our Dick Smith central locking was pretty straightforward, so
if you take the inside panel off the door and lock/unlock a few times, you may
be able to see what it is sticking on, and tweak it to fix it. May be a loose
wire, or the rod catching on some part of the door frame. If you need to
remove the polythene plastic inside the door, warm the glue with a hairdryer
as this will loosen it and stop the plastic ripping.

As for the door "going off" without warning or reason ... maybe yours is the
female version - the more stable male one may be more predictable!

Good Luck

Kate Cooper