Agile Joined 26 Jun 2004 Messages 64,962 Reaction score 4,905 Location London Country 29 Jul 2025 #1 I wanted to remove the battery from my 307cc. But when I disconnect it the alarm goes off. But what is powering the alarm when the battery is disconnected?
I wanted to remove the battery from my 307cc. But when I disconnect it the alarm goes off. But what is powering the alarm when the battery is disconnected?
B Burnerman Joined 7 Feb 2008 Messages 26,378 Reaction score 5,875 Location Northumberland Country 29 Jul 2025 #2 The alarm may have it's own internal battery, by the sound of it. Maybe connecting a battery saver (12v transformer) to the leads will keep it silent when you remove the battery? John
The alarm may have it's own internal battery, by the sound of it. Maybe connecting a battery saver (12v transformer) to the leads will keep it silent when you remove the battery? John
C carmanmemoranda Joined 25 Jul 2022 Messages 17,939 Reaction score 1,503 Country 29 Jul 2025 #3 To remove the battery, make sure the car is unlocked, window and bonnet open before touching anything. Should be straightforward to replace without setting off the "reserve" alarm. May need the new battery to be "coded" to the car afterwards
To remove the battery, make sure the car is unlocked, window and bonnet open before touching anything. Should be straightforward to replace without setting off the "reserve" alarm. May need the new battery to be "coded" to the car afterwards