Alarm problems with Volvo 940 Classic LPT 2.3l

[Andy]

Hi - I have a 1996 Volvo 940 Classic LPT.

I'm not familiar with the system you have, but in general the big offender
for false alarms is an over-sensitive glass breakage sensor. If yours is
fitted with a glass breakage sensor, banging your fist on the metal pillar
at the front of the driver's door (not on the glass!) with the alarm
activated should set it off. The sensor will have a sensitivity control -
wherever it is - and reducing the sensitivity is usually the cure.

Mike

Thanks Mike - Yes this is the type - it has the glass sensor, two
button key fob (door unlock).
I'll look at the glass alarm - the sensor looks sealed.
Thanks Andy

 

[Peter K L Milnes]

I have had trouble with alarms arising from keeping the fob in my pocket.
This sometimes causes the button (s) to be operated and if for about three
seconds can cause the alarm to activate. Rather embarrassing if after folks
have gone to bed. It is worth checking the buttons for correct operation as
they can sometimes get stuck.

Cheers, Peter.