CAR ALARM GOES OFF BY ITSELF?
So yesterday my husband and I purchased a used 2011 Ford Escape from a pre-owned dealership. It runs well, everything is good but sometimes a the car alarm goes off by itself. We're gonna call our dealership in a bit but does anyone know why this could be happening?
If it's a factory alarm check the hood switch adjustment in the engine compartment. If it's not set high/tight enough to the hood when the wind blows through the radiator it lifts the hood just enough to trigger the alarm. It happens often when the area is windy. They are fitted with a motion sensor… Or if a bus or lorry goes by it close… Leaving a window open will also do it The alarm could be tied into the dome lights… Make sure you aren't leaving any dome lights on when the vehicle is off. Also, could be that it is simply set to be too sensitive. Other than that, something could be hooked up wrong or the alarm unit could simply be defective.
It happens often when the area is windy. They are fitted with a motion sensor… Or if a bus or lorry goes by it close… Leaving a window open will also do it
The alarm could be tied into the dome lights… Make sure you aren't leaving any dome lights on when the vehicle is off. Also, could be that it is simply set to be too sensitive. Other than that, something could be hooked up wrong or the alarm unit could simply be defective.
- Can a bad thermostat in a car cause the tempature guage in the dash to not work? Or is the guage itself broke? I have a 1991 Ford ranger and have no idea if the engine is overheating because the gauge doesn't work. Thermostat or gauge? Of its the gauge do I have to replace the whole cluster?
- Why does my keyless remote entry/alarm reset itself? I have a 2002 ford mustang. I have to program the remote to the cars factory alarm system every time. It will only stay programmed for an hour or less. It is not the remote because I've tested it on another ford vehicle and the battery is still good. Also the theft light sometimes stays on and sometimes it will blink.
- Owner of 2003 ford focus, car keeps needing a jump. Last time I did when the cables came off the car shut off? The car lasted a couple of days the last time I jumped it. I believe It's just my battery but how would I know it has anything to do with my accelerator as well?
- Ford focus (06) boot unlocks itself? Only happens when the car is stationary, but doesn't do it when I lock the car. I took the tale gate switch out and sprayed with wd40. Now It won't open by hand only with the key.