Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

My sv's meta 357 V2 has packed up (thinks it has no power when it has at the connector block following a short circuit while fitting new indicators for MOT) and im torn on what i should do. Is it really worth the £150 for a new one or should i disconnect it altogether? Are these things standard on all new SV's? If so i dont want to remove it. Anyone got a wiring/ installation manual for one of these???

Last time i fit something without taking the battery off :smt010

Re: Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

If the alarm has packed up, can you even start the bike.

Some folk hate their alarms and rip 'em out. The meta is dealer fit but the standard Suzuki accessory.

Re: Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

If its faulty i'd be getting it replaced.

Re: Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

It thinks it has no power so gives me 4 beeps when i dissarm, no indicator flashes and goes off after 10 seconds when i set it. lol I spoke to a meta dealer and he said it sounds like i have blown the brain on the alarm box when the indicators shorted & its a problem he has seen a few times.

Re: Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

See if you can get it fixed. Should cost considerably less.

I like my alarm for the record. Lets me sleep easier knowing I'll hear if it gets moved, or lets me drop it off outside a cafe/supermarket without chaining it up, and best of all it beeps to tell me if someone has set it off whilst I'm away (sussing out the security on the bike).

Re: Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

gettin2dizzy, thats a very valid point, I do like knowing i can hear if the alarm goes off as my garage is 20 yards from the house in a block of them. Unsure if it can be fixed or not at the moment as the dealer rekons they are sealed resin units and cant be repaired . :(

Re: Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

Is the alarm still under warranty?

To be honest, if I was to install an alarm nowadays I'd buy a cheapo ebay one. Yes it can be broken easily, but any determined thief won't be arsed about alarms. As you say- it's just about hearing it go off when you're close to it.

Re: Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

No the warranty has long expired, its on a K3. I'm more concerned about how much it will make the isurance go up but cant find that out till monday.

Re: Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

Sod all. It really makes very very little difference.

Re: Should i replace faulty alarm?
 

Think i may replace with one of these then http://www.motorbikealarm.co.uk/node/26 Seems really good value and has a lot of features. Dont suppose anyone has a wiring diagram to help me remove the old system? Metasystems.co.uk says that they cant supply installation guides?!