Cobra Electronics 8166 - Manual (Page 6)

Pt. No. 908 018
Rev. 08/01
Checking the Alarm
System
Your Cobra 8165 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.
l The Radio Key battery may be flat (see
notes on Low Battery Indication and
Changing Battery).
Symptom: The radio key may require re-
synchronisation.
l See Testing the Remote Key and Re-
synchronisation section.
Symptom: Alarm has triggered for no
apparent reason.
l 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 or Hyperfrequency
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 8165 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.
l 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 and Hyperfrequency
Volumetric Sensor Check - Whilst
remaining seated in the car with doors
and windows closed - Arm the system
and wait 45 seconds.
l 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.
Trouble Shooting