Sensor next to top switch?

[TheBoatDude]

Right, then...

Tried to search for this, but I don't know how to describe it. Next to the top switch on my roadster (2000 2.3), there's a red light and a sensor. I'm assuming the red light is for the security system (assuming it has one); what's the sensor for? Does it prevent me from putting the top up when it's sunny?

 

[the Nefyn cat]

The red LED is for the alarm, should flash when you've set the alarm, but the other bit? Could be some kind of after-market alarm or immobiliser.

 

[TheBoatDude]

The red LED is for the alarm, should flash when you've set the alarm, but the other bit? Could be some kind of after-market alarm or immobiliser.

Thanks! Now, I don't have a fob, so I'm assuming the alarm arms when I lock the door - is that a correct assumption?

 

[t-tony]

I don't think so. I seem to think they are 2 seperate systems @mrscalex

Tony.

 

[mrscalex]

It’s a US car so I’m not sure the same situation applies as in the UK. But I would tend to think so unless the car has been modified. Which it possibly has given the non-standard sensor present.

In the UK the alarm is only toggled on/off by operating the remote control blip built into the key. Turning the key in the lock does not toggle it.

A year 2000 car in the UK would not have a separate fob. In fact it’s only the early cars, 96/97 I think that have a separate fob as the alarm was an after factory fitment by the dealer.

 

[Stevo7682]

Looks similar to what I have in one of my zeds it is an aftermarket
Either alarm and immobiliser
Or just an immobiliser

this is my keys the black plastic thing works my alarm/immobiliser
I touch the plastic bit off the bit in the car to arm / disarm the system.

Looking at the receiver in the car your one should look like a little plastic bullet with a metal but in the bottom.

Stephen.

 

[Stevo7682]

Something like this one .

 

[t-tony]

Halfords used to fit Cobra systems commonly back in the day. Many imported cars had them as they were Thatcham approved and got you a reduced Insurance premium with one fitted.

Tony.

 

[gookah]

is it a button to disable the interior alarm sensors?