Antitheft System - Panic Alarm Sounds By Itself

01-003

March 13, 2001

Applies To:
1998-2001 Accord EX - All with the factory security system

Panic Alarm Sounds By Itself Intermittently
(Supersedes 01-003, dated January 16, 2001)
Updated information is indicated by asterisks and black bars.

SYMPTOM

The panic alarm sounds without being activated by the the remote transmitter.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The remote transmitter case is flexing.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install rubber spacers in each remote transmitter to stiffen the case and reduce the chance of false alarms. Educate the customer that excessive pressure on the remote may cause the panic alarm to be triggered.





*PARTS INFORMATION*

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 050104

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour (two transmitters)

Failed Part: P/N 72147-S84-A01
H/C 5441910

Defect Code: 032

Contention Code: B01

Template ID: 01-003A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

1. Get all of the customer's remote transmitters.

2. Make sure all of the remote transmitters work properly.

3. Ask the customer if the alarm sounded for more than 30 seconds; if so, it was not caused by the remote transmitter case flexing. Check for other security system problems. Refer to page 22-206 of the 1998-2001 service manual.

NOTE:
The panic feature sounds the horn for only 30 seconds. A security system violation sounds the horn for up to 2 minutes.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Use scissors to cut out two 2 x 20 mm pieces of rubber seal material per transmitter.

2. Using a small flat-tip screwdriver, pry the transmitter housing apart at the base.





3. Clean off the printed circuit board with an alcohol wipe. Make sure the circuit board is dry before proceeding to step 4.





4. Peel off the backing, and position the rubber spacer on top of the circuit board above the slots. Incorrect placement of the spacers may cause the housing to open accidentally





5. Clean the top of the installed rubber spacer with an alcohol wipe. When it is dry, peel off the backing of the second spacer, and install it on top of the first spacer.





6. Reassemble the housing. Make sure the ridge on the top engages the slots on the circuit board and does not interfere with the spacers.

7. Repeat steps 2 thru 6 for each of the customer's remote transmitters.

8. Make sure all of the remote transmitters work properly.





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