Other S80 Problem: - Alarm Service Required

Nick44 · Jul 27th, 2010, 17:37

Hi All,
One of you good people posted a while ago that this warning was caused by the penny battery in the alarm module needing replacement, and this could be done by opening the alarm module and soldering a new one in.
My question is, where is the F~~@**! alarm module?
I blowed if I can find it, and what does it look like?
Thanks

Clan · Jul 27th, 2010, 18:35

It is behind the right front wing in front of the wheel , taking the arch liner out will expose it . BUT its most unlikely just a new battery will fix it . The last 10 i have opened have had the circuit board burned and the wirres from the battery corroded so thin they broke off . so basicly you need a new siren about £90 from the dealer , go for the siren KIT , the siren on its own is about £140 !

carl4u44 · Jul 27th, 2010, 19:25

Can I ask once all the alarm has been replaced and working, that it is a dealer only software required to turn off the alarm service message when unlocking and starti8ng the car?

ptruman · Jul 27th, 2010, 20:12

This may help :

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...p?f=11&t=17479

Actual siren innards may well vary, but that's how to get "at it"

Clan · Jul 27th, 2010, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl4u44

Can I ask once all the alarm has been replaced and working, that it is a dealer only software required to turn off the alarm service message when unlocking and starti8ng the car?

Once the siren is replaced the message will go...

swedishandgerman · Jul 27th, 2010, 20:57

Hi - I put this thread on here a few weeks ago:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=99408

Hope it's helpful to you

Rossi-fan · Jul 27th, 2010, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl4u44

Can I ask once all the alarm has been replaced and working, that it is a dealer only software required to turn off the alarm service message when unlocking and starti8ng the car?

The Clan is right. No software needed for alarm siren, its just 'plug and play' as they say

swedishandgerman · Jul 27th, 2010, 21:24

Just out of interest, has anyone managed to succesfully replace the faulty battery? I notice in the link above that after he'd done it, it still didn't work proper job

I binned my old siren....

Nick44 · Jul 27th, 2010, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by swedishandgerman

Just out of interest, has anyone managed to succesfully replace the faulty battery? I notice in the link above that after he'd done it, it still didn't work proper job

I binned my old siren....

I'm going to have a play, (nothing ventured, and it keeps the wife at bay) I am an electronics BSc, but suspect that from what I have so far read the leaked battery contents are too distructive to salvage anything on the circuit pack.

paolo · Apr 6th, 2012, 10:21

Hi Nick, how did you get on with this?
I am just about to do the same thing.

Jul 27th, 2010, 17:37	#1
Nick44 Ex 850/V70 Register Keepe Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2022 15:29 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hoo, Kent View Photos By: Nick44	Alarm Service Required Hi All, One of you good people posted a while ago that this warning was caused by the penny battery in the alarm module needing replacement, and this could be done by opening the alarm module and soldering a new one in. My question is, where is the F~~@**! alarm module? I blowed if I can find it, and what does it look like? Thanks __________________ 66,145,264 GLE,265 GLE (2 off),765 GLE,740 GL Estate, G 760 GLE Estate, N 960 CDi, W 940 SE,'51 V70 T,'56 V70 T5. '57 G3 V70 D5 '10 V70 T6 AWD Polestar (Bye Bye), Wife's '03 S80 SE I like Volvos.

Jul 27th, 2010, 18:35	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It is behind the right front wing in front of the wheel , taking the arch liner out will expose it . BUT its most unlikely just a new battery will fix it . The last 10 i have opened have had the circuit board burned and the wirres from the battery corroded so thin they broke off . so basicly you need a new siren about £90 from the dealer , go for the siren KIT , the siren on its own is about £140 ! __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jul 27th, 2010, 20:12	#4
ptruman Senior Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2016 22:51 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Midlands View Photos By: ptruman	This may help : http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...p?f=11&t=17479 Actual siren innards may well vary, but that's how to get "at it" __________________ 2010 S60 D5 SE Lux

Jul 27th, 2010, 21:24	#8
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Just out of interest, has anyone managed to succesfully replace the faulty battery? I notice in the link above that after he'd done it, it still didn't work proper job I binned my old siren.... Last edited by swedishandgerman; Jul 27th, 2010 at 21:30.

Jul 27th, 2010, 19:25	#3
carl4u44 Master Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2023 17:21 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: kk	Can I ask once all the alarm has been replaced and working, that it is a dealer only software required to turn off the alarm service message when unlocking and starti8ng the car?

Jul 27th, 2010, 20:57	#6
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Hi - I put this thread on here a few weeks ago: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=99408 Hope it's helpful to you

Apr 6th, 2012, 10:21	#10
paolo Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2015 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kent	Hi Nick, how did you get on with this? I am just about to do the same thing.

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