Mondeo Verona 1999 - Alarm Problem

a neighbouring KA kept sounding off at odd times, they took it back and the dealer said that the interior sensor was set to max sensitivity, perhaps you have the same?

mrcheerful

Hi I had the same problem and I found that one of the back windows was undone very slightly which when windy changed the air pressure inside the Mondeo, so causing the alarm to sound. Regards Pete

Could be one of the sensors playing up.

You can get into the sensor check mode by opening and closing the door 8-10 times in succession. You'll hear a small "parp" from the alarm horn (around the rear o/s on my Mk1) to tell you that it's in diagnostic mode and from there on in you'll hear a similar parp when you open each access point to the car. "Access points" include each door, two for the boot and one for the bonnet access. You'll also get a parp from a key in the ignition.

If you don't get a parp at any point, it's a fair indication of a dodgy sensor. Ford do replacement sensors at reasonable prices.

Have a check of Mirez' site:

John

If this car has internal ultra sonic sensors, I'd keep an eye out for magic trees. They can set them off if too sensitive in high wind.

Quickest way is to tap the bonnet switch up and down a few times until you hear the "parp" and the indicators flash.

Dont think the Verona has the interior sensors - its probably the bonnet switch - easy to replace.

MattF