Pt. No. 908 020
Rev. 08/01
Checking the Alarm
System
Trouble Shooting
Your Cobra 8185 Alarm System has been
installed by a fully trained technician. In
the unlikely event of a problem occurring
with it please contact your Cobra Dealer
for assistance. If this is not immediately
possible the following notes may be of
help:-
Symptom:
Radio Key will not arm' or
disarm' system.
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The Radio Key battery may be flat (see
notes on Low Battery Indication and
Changing Battery).
Symptom:
The radio key may require
re-synchronisation.
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See Testing the Remote Key and Re-
synchronisation section.
Symptom:
Alarm has triggered for no
apparent reason.
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When you disarm' the alarm the
diagnostics code will be displayed by
the LED warning light. If direct contact
triggering is indicated then switches in
doors, boot or bonnet may need
adjusting - please consult your Dealer.
If showing ultrasonic triggering please
check that all windows, sunroof and air
vents are closed and ensure that there
are no loose moving objects (or
animals) left in the vehicle. If the
problem persists contact your Cobra
Dealer for assistance.
You should check your Cobra 8185 Alarm
System on a regular basis - once a week is
recommended.
1.
Direct Contact Check:
Arm the system and exclude the
ultrasonic sensors - wait 45 seconds.
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Opening any of the vehicle doors, boot
or bonnet will trigger the system and
the siren will sound. Disarm the system
from the radio key and repeat the
process for each door, boot and
bonnet.
2.
Ultrasonic Sensor Check:
Whilst remaining seated in the car with
doors and windows closed - Arm the
system and wait 45 seconds.
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Rapid movement of your arms should
trigger the system. Disarm in the
normal way.
If at any time your alarm does not appear
to be operating correctly please refer to the
Trouble Shooting' section or, if in any
doubt, contact your Cobra Dealer.
