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Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 13:25
19/05/2009 13:25
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My keyfob is broken, and the fob battery is also probably flat, so I am wondering what the best option would be to get remote central locking back in working order. Should I get a new fob (is it possible?) or just replace the whole alarm system?
Any recommendations?
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 15:35
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The alarm never went off anyway.
I seem to remember being told that the cards were not available for UK cars? A bit confusing, because I also know that the previous owner had a new fob made up. It was a Fiat one, and the three-ridged button disintegrated.
I think I'll try repairing everything first. See how it goes.
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 16:55
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I think the fob would actually still work, with new batteries and a bit of repair. But if someone has a rectangular Fiat fob they no longer use, I could do a transplant.
Any offers?
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 18:38
19/05/2009 18:38
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After my Meta fob packed up (perished rubber), I thought I'd try and fit the guts in one of these Clifford jobbies I had from a previous car. Had to slightly dremmel out an inner edge of centre frame so the Meta's board would fit, but it did the job. Alarm now armed/disarmed by the boot popper button - but hey it works! Seen these clifford fobs listed and sell on ebay for as little as a couple of quid.
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 19:16
19/05/2009 19:16
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Excellent - I'll have a look for one of those. What batteries do I need?
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 19:24
19/05/2009 19:24
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i may give this sort of thing ago myself too. If the batteries complety die, will it need reprogramming?
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19/05/2009 19:26
19/05/2009 19:26
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I hope not - I took mine out. Of course, you have to take them out to replace them, so I imagine it should be ok.
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19/05/2009 20:32
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Actually, looking around on the internet I see that these fobs do need to be reprogrammed if the battery goes completely flat, or is kept out of the fob for too long. It sounds like mine has had it, and I don't have the code card.
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 20:53
19/05/2009 20:53
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Excellent - I'll have a look for one of those. What batteries do I need? Just seen your other post If you do go down the 'clifford fob' route it uses the same batteries from the Meta fob. Everything from inside the meta fits inside the Cliff'
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 21:12
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When my fob packed in I had the alarm reprogrammed and two new fobs made up for it.
Vinci Grey LE Alfa 147 GTA 3.2 V6 BMW E92 M3 4.0 V8 Fiat Tipo Sedicivalvole 2.0 16v ABS
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 21:14
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When my fob packed in I had the alarm reprogrammed and two new fobs made up for it.
Did you have the code card? Tell me more
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 21:15
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No, you don't need the card if you are going to reprogram the alarm. But where did you have it done, and how much?
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19/05/2009 21:17
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If I have to replace the original Meta alarm central box, do other makes plug into the same socket, or do I need to replace a lot more of the system? Just out of interest, if anyone wants to get something that works, you can send your existing control box to here, andf they will recode it and supply you with key fobs to match. £99. http://www.abacuscaralarms.co.uk/alarms/remote_controls/Meta_M99T.htmlWhat I would like to know, though, is whether any other makes of box can be plugged into the existing coupe wiring.
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 21:29
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I may be following the same route, that seems fairly reasonable to me.
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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19/05/2009 22:38
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I just emailed Sam at Abacuscaralarms. He charges fccuk members £89, for reprogramming the alarm, supplying two new fobs, and the code card. Doesn't sound bad.
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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#835332
20/05/2009 08:42
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BTW - Sam has just explained to me that the coding of the keyfob is not lost when its batteries are flat, or out. So it is always worth trying your existing setup before sending off to get it all reprogrammed. There is still hope.
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24/05/2009 18:31
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OK - good news for all aspiring keyfob restorers. It works.
I put some new batteries in the fob and plugged the alarm box back into the car and it worked - after about a ten-second delay. So the fob works even if the batteries have been flat, or out, for a long time. I found the connection for the siren, but chose not to connect it up.
Now I just need a new fob casing, as the button has been lost from the original.
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#837691
24/05/2009 20:17
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Enforcer did Abacus say u had to have the Red Card code? I haven't got mine - fob ok for now but u never know......
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24/05/2009 20:20
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No - if you want to get your alarm box recoded and have two new fobs supplied, he'll do that from scratch, and supply a new code card.
You only need your existing code card to recode your fob to the existing box.
If your fob is working, I'd suggest getting a spare, and coding it to the existing setup.
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#837710
24/05/2009 21:02
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If your fob is working, I'd suggest getting a spare, and coding it to the existing setup.
....but I'd need the Red Code for that?
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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24/05/2009 21:08
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No - Sam explains: "Remote Fobs: If a remote fob stops functioning first replace the batteries, if it still does not work it may have gone out of sync with the main alarm ( the fob changes it’s code every time the button is pressed) try re-programming it back into the alarm, to do this you will need a working fob, follow these instructions: 1. With a working fob arm and disarm the alarm sixteen times or until the alarm stops responding, alarm now in program mode. 2. Once in program mode press the button of the new remotes(s), press the button of the original remote(s). This must be done within 8 seconds of each action. If 8 seconds pass without any actions the alarm will automatically exit programming mode and you will have to start from step 1. 3. Wait 8 seconds to exit learning mode. 4. Test remotes. " http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.ph...true#Post608084
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24/05/2009 21:15
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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#853508
20/06/2009 16:07
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Hi I haven't got any fobs with my coupe and I was going to do the deal with Abacus Alarms. However, I can't find my alarm box behind the fuses in the driver's footwell and there isn't a sensor next to the courtesy light... Do you reckon its possible that no alarm was ever fitted? (Weird if so as the option list states it as standard) The siren is present in the engine bay & there are detectors in the cabin. Perhaps I'm just not looking hard enough?? All I want it for is remote locking!
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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#853882
21/06/2009 14:48
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skeandubh
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Scanned original Meta M99 instruction manual supplied with my LE - which I have had from new. I have included the full contents which does cover some other Fiat/Alfa models. Hope it is of some use. It came with the rectangular fobs which had one button (three diagonal stripes). Meta Manual
Last edited by skeandubh; 21/06/2009 14:51. Reason: Extra info added
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Re: Keyfob Options - M99TFA
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03/11/2009 15:11
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Hey - where is the Coupe key ring from?
I want one of those!!!
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