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Old 28-08-2009, 09:57 PM
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Default Focus rs mk1 ppl alarm fob

I have found 2 alarm fobs for my car with the rs logo & the car has 4 ultrasonic sensors! was this a optional extra alarm that came with them?
Old 28-08-2009, 10:10 PM
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Yes it was an optional extra to have a cat1 alarm fitted from the factory,
The fob should be 'tear drop' shaped with a large button to the bottom right and a smaller one above left.

Like you say the easiest way to recognise them is with the 'rs' logo.

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Old 29-08-2009, 09:17 AM
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Thats the one mate thanks i will have a play with it later take it it locks the car ect as well or do you need to use both buttons
Old 30-08-2009, 09:27 PM
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Yeah the big right button is all i use. It locks the car and provides full system security. Top left does the usual, turn off sensors e.t.c.
Hope this helps bud
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This was not an optional fit from the factory but standard.

The GT Alarm system (cat 1) was fitted as standard in order to reduce the insurance group.

The car will lock and lock the dead locks with the standard ford alarm system on the key without the "passive" cat 1 system.

The RS fob will operate the standard system and the Cat 1 system.

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Old 31-08-2009, 09:20 PM
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When locking your car you should press the ford key lock buttom twice untill indicators flash twice, this activates dead locks and ford alarm. Then press the big button on the fob once, indicators will flash once and a quiet beep will be heard, that activates the cat 1 alarm

Unlock, big button on fob first then open button on ford key.
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Originally Posted by R5AAL
When locking your car you should press the ford key lock buttom twice untill indicators flash twice, this activates dead locks and ford alarm. Then press the big button on the fob once, indicators will flash once and a quiet beep will be heard, that activates the cat 1 alarm

Unlock, big button on fob first then open button on ford key.
The thing is thought you can lock your car with dead locks in place just on the Big Button offf the RS Fob. I was unsure and according to my local Ford garage this is an insurance approved method.
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Originally Posted by maccas1985
The thing is thought you can lock your car with dead locks in place just on the Big Button offf the RS Fob. I was unsure and according to my local Ford garage this is an insurance approved method.
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As I previously stated!

Only had the car for 5 1/2 years!
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Originally Posted by THEDMAN
As I previously stated!

Only had the car for 5 1/2 years!
I was replying the guys above not yours. Take a chill pill mate!!!
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why didnt they just use the cat1 alarm like the one on the st170 which is cat1 and is all activated with the key fob rather than an extra one
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only had mine for two days and keep setting of the alarm will try that cheers
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Hi can any 1 help, having trouble with the stupid FRS GT alarm. I arm it by the fob (RS logo) and it just goes off after two secs. Checked for boot on the left where the black box is and am getting 5 LED flashes. Indicating bonnet sensor. Tried some WD40 on it still went off (Bonnet catch). Is there any way to reset the thing or am I doomed. (Only had it a week) the standard key fob works fine tho.
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i also have the problem of the alarm going off as soon as i lock it?

and its a nightmare to get it to stop!

any ideas?
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New bonnet switch or low (main car battery) voltage will set it off immediately.
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Using the standard fob and a disk lock at mo changing the bonnet catch nxt week, so fingers crossed if not looks like am gonna stick the standard fob fook it.

Seazer check how many flash's the LED gives off and look on the RSOC should tell u where to look.
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Originally Posted by seazer
i also have the problem of the alarm going off as soon as i lock it?

and its a nightmare to get it to stop!

any ideas?
spray the bonnet catch with some wd40 or grease it.....eventually your alarm should be ok,mine was when i done this anyway.
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This thread might help http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/showthread.php?t=212474
Old 06-10-2009, 09:18 PM
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Well just to keep any 1 updated sorted the GT alarm . Changed the bonnet catch £40 and what a ball ache to fit took 2 hours. If you have this problem get some one whos done it b4 to do it or some1 with very small hands (Big thanks to Gary and co @ Profile) lol
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