alarm

jackster · 21-12-16, 08:05 PM

hi i dont have any keufobs or the key to turn on or off the alarm,does anyone know any info on the alarm or done a replacement with another alarm system,think i have issues thru it with central locking but not sure,
car audi 80 b4 saloon 1992
alarm paperwork says 998 vag 139.
any info would be appreciated

Hanuman · 21-12-16, 08:17 PM

Dealer fit, not quite aftermarket, but certainly not OEM. Save yourself some heartache, and cut it out.

Otherwise, a dealer may help. (Hah!)

The biggest issue is the exceedingly poor quality of alarm fitting. There's a tiny percentage of fitters with any pride in the task. The rest is just utter shite, dressed up with comprehensive invoicing.

John. · 21-12-16, 08:25 PM

I'm thinking it might be a Quantum alarm, and as above would likely be dealer fit so quality of workmanship could depend on many things?!

jackster · 21-12-16, 08:29 PM

quantum alarm it is just found a leaflet, but if its not working im probably better as you say cut it out, but would that not affect things, i would love to install a new alarm with central locking key fobs.

John. · 21-12-16, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jackster

quantum alarm it is just found a leaflet, but if its not working im probably better as you say cut it out, but would that not affect things, i would love to install a new alarm with central locking key fobs.

I think you need to ascertain if the alarm is in fact wired into the central looking system? Does the leaflet give any hints?

Hanuman · 21-12-16, 08:51 PM

It would be interesting to know what issues you are having.

Locks not working properly, could be vacuum leaks (I'm assuming it's a vacuum system)
The whole system working erratically, could be moisture damage to the pump. Where is the pump on these?

John. · 21-12-16, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jackster

... but if its not working im probably better as you say cut it out,

I never said cut it out!

I think I'll have some info on Quantum alarms somewhere........I'll have a look, will be tomorrow now though.

jackster · 21-12-16, 09:48 PM

sorry john it was the real msh that said cut it out,
i would love to know if its wired in also,
be great if you had any info

jackster · 21-12-16, 09:52 PM

real msh the central lockings dead,wont even work with key and the pump which is in the boot and dry ,i have taken it out and just tried wiring it up directly to my charger but still nothing,it wont buzz or make a sound.

Hanuman · 21-12-16, 10:20 PM

Is there a supply to the pump? Don't put any fuses in yet if they are already blown, and certainly don't fit any larger ones.
I lost an ECU due to a bad alarm wiring not so long ago.

(As ever, much of input is based on working on my cars, which will be similar, but not the same)
The pump requires a door switch to operate. I think it's a simple ground momentary connection when you turn the key. The pump I believe should run for a few seconds until it either achieves time out, which caters for a leaking system, or the locks close in a vacuum tight circuit.

21-12-16, 08:17 PM	#2
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	Dealer fit, not quite aftermarket, but certainly not OEM. Save yourself some heartache, and cut it out. Otherwise, a dealer may help. (Hah!) The biggest issue is the exceedingly poor quality of alarm fitting. There's a tiny percentage of fitters with any pride in the task. The rest is just utter shite, dressed up with comprehensive invoicing. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

21-12-16, 08:51 PM	#6
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	It would be interesting to know what issues you are having. Locks not working properly, could be vacuum leaks (I'm assuming it's a vacuum system) The whole system working erratically, could be moisture damage to the pump. Where is the pump on these? __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

21-12-16, 10:20 PM	#10
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	Is there a supply to the pump? Don't put any fuses in yet if they are already blown, and certainly don't fit any larger ones. I lost an ECU due to a bad alarm wiring not so long ago. (As ever, much of input is based on working on my cars, which will be similar, but not the same) The pump requires a door switch to operate. I think it's a simple ground momentary connection when you turn the key. The pump I believe should run for a few seconds until it either achieves time out, which caters for a leaking system, or the locks close in a vacuum tight circuit. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

21-12-16, 08:25 PM	#3
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	I'm thinking it might be a Quantum alarm, and as above would likely be dealer fit so quality of workmanship could depend on many things?!

21-12-16, 08:29 PM	#4
jackster Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 73	quantum alarm it is just found a leaflet, but if its not working im probably better as you say cut it out, but would that not affect things, i would love to install a new alarm with central locking key fobs.

21-12-16, 09:48 PM	#8
jackster Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 73	sorry john it was the real msh that said cut it out, i would love to know if its wired in also, be great if you had any info

21-12-16, 09:52 PM	#9
jackster Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 73	real msh the central lockings dead,wont even work with key and the pump which is in the boot and dry ,i have taken it out and just tried wiring it up directly to my charger but still nothing,it wont buzz or make a sound.