Member Since: 11 Jun 2014
Location: Waltham Cross
Posts: 216
martinsdisco3 wrote:
Guess what, only a week later and its started again,,,,,, s
Will have to buy a new switch now
Cleaned mine out & guess what...... ......thing. It always seems to set off at 14:30 every day. Is someone or something taking the out of me
AF here we come......I'll order one today.
24th Jun 2015 8:03 am
grillphil
Member Since: 11 Jun 2014
Location: Waltham Cross
Posts: 216
Fitted new switch from AF cheers Steve
Lets hope that the problem is sorted out now.
BTW. The standard alarm db's are feeble. Anyone know if it runs off internal batteries or from the main battery?
26th Jun 2015 8:14 pm
AFW123
Member Since: 13 Oct 2014
Location: Reigate
Posts: 2
Difference between original and replacement bonnet catch.
Has anyone had problems replacing the bonnet catch with the new modified one from Advanced Factors? I tried to do mine at the weekend but the cable pull on the new one is in a different place, it only give 5mm movement whereas the old one is about 20mm. It just doesn't seem right. Should I just go with it or will I risk not being able to open the bonnet once it's done?
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7th Jul 2015 10:36 am
grillphil
Member Since: 11 Jun 2014
Location: Waltham Cross
Posts: 216
I found my cable was too long & I thought it would not release the bonnet, but it did
The new switch didn't solve the alarm activation though. It needs more investigation
7th Jul 2015 10:50 am
AFW123
Member Since: 13 Oct 2014
Location: Reigate
Posts: 2
Thanks. My concern was the bonnet release as the cable does look too long.
I'll give it a go later. Fingers crossed I can open the bonnet and it fixes the alarm.
Good luck with your alarm.
7th Jul 2015 11:08 am
Robbie
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I'd test it with the bonnet open, rather than slamming shut the actual bonnet.
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Member Since: 11 Jun 2014
Location: Waltham Cross
Posts: 216
A simple job to do but before you start removing the bonnet release bracket, ensure you mark its position with a pencil or such like so that once you've fitted the new switch, the brackets go back in the same position
7th Aug 2015 12:06 pm
DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 4399
Our alarm is still going off randomly
Kentdale want £80 + vat just to tell me which sensor is being triggered
If its a the bonnet catchup they have said that you would also get a bonnet open warning whilst driving which we have never seen.
So I am still safe in replacing the bonnet catchup and going against this advice??SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
16th Sep 2015 5:12 pm
JMack
Member Since: 02 Aug 2014
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 1517
I had an issue with the bonnet catch and had the bonnet open message, and a loose bonnet a couple of times.
After adjusting the catch slightly I then had no messages or problems for a few weeks, then I had the alarm going off randomly.
Short out the pins on the plug that goes to the switch and see if that cures the alarm issue.
It did for me, so I bought a new switch (and catch as a complete new unit) fitted them and haven't had either issue since.
16th Sep 2015 7:09 pm
grillphil
Member Since: 11 Jun 2014
Location: Waltham Cross
Posts: 216
Just a thought.....
There are two rubbers which are dampers for the bonnet when it's closed. It was always a on mine when closing the bonnet where it had to be slammed shut.
By rotating these two rubbers, you can make fine adjustments so that the bonnet shuts (by putting your weight on the front edge, without slamming it) This will make the catches locate properly with the loopes.
Worth a try I think as it's simple
17th Sep 2015 8:55 am
DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 4399
Thanks for the tip - decided I'd had enough though last night and ordered a new bonnet catch
Just need someone to fit it now.SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
17th Sep 2015 11:04 am
Kev91
Member Since: 08 Oct 2012
Location: Erskine Bridge
Posts: 430
I have the problem on mine and its with the car wakening up thinking the keys are in the ignition.
Very annoying and have to tap the barrel when I leave the car to stop the bonging.
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