Originally Posted by
Fordmad!
Yes you have to lock it and unlock it to start it, you only get 15 seconds to start it before the immobiliser kicks back in so then you have to lock it again. It drives me mad. Yes it is a cat 1 alarm with certificate etc.
It also runs the battery down so needs a new one soon as sometimes it only just starts.
Leave it alone then mate, good alarm
Get yourself a spare battery for the fob to keep in the car, we always do just incase the battery dies and your miles from home.