2000 Odyssey Alarm problem

Discussion in 'Odyssey' started by David, Nov 13, 2004.

  1. David

    David Guest

    OK, try this one...

    Our 2000 Odyssey dealer in Texas installed alarm (kit no
    08E51-SOX-100) keeps going off at 2:00am or thereabouts. Most
    instances the indicator light says "glass breakage" (blinks that many
    times when checked--I haven't checked every time or recently). The
    literature the dealer gave us about the alarm says it has a glass
    breakage detector, too.

    But car got broken into last year. Glass smashed and bag grabbed.
    Alarm never went off. Dealer in WA state says that the alarm doesn't
    have glass breakage sensor.

    Anyway, the thing keeps going off for no apparent reason. I know that
    I need to take it into the dealer with the "operating instructions"
    booklet and ask more questions...but WTF? Two questions:

    1. Why does this alarm keep going off at 2:00am?
    2. Does it or does it not have glass breakage sensing?

    I know, I know...take it to the dealer. But does anyone have similar
    experiences or knowledge of the alarm system?

    Thanks.
     
    David, Nov 13, 2004
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  2. David

    motsco_ _ Guest

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    Probably RF interference . . . A taxi or Police car goes by and the
    radio communication is tripping your alarm.
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    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Nov 13, 2004
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  3. David

    hardtstein Guest

    On my 2000 Odyssey EX I was having a like problem. I solved it by
    turning down the sensitivity of the alarm. I think this controls the
    gain of the mic that alarms to glass breakage. Now it might not alarm
    to glass breakage, but it doesn't go off in the middle of the night
    any more. The control pot was buried deep in the dash above the
    steering column. I hope this is some help.On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 07:35:24
     
    hardtstein, Nov 13, 2004
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  4. Not the same car by any means, but a number of Prius owners have the same
    problem. The fix is as hardtstein describes - locate the sensitivity pot and
    adjust it. In the Prius the alarm is tested by pounding the heel of the hand
    on the "A" pillar between the windshield and the driver's door. Don't pound
    on the glass!

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Nov 13, 2004
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