Newbie in need of info on alarm and top maint

[tboyer]

Originally Posted by kurssat

Unfortunately, the remotes do not lock/unlock the car nor do they enable/disable the alarm.

Second question
I have an origional soft top on my car. What should I use to treat the soft top to make it last longer and improve its water resistance?

Welcome to the boards.

Sounds like you have tried all of the typical steps you would to troubleshoot your problem, other than the batteries but I assume since neither fobs work, it's most likely not the batteries. Sounds like you need new keys. I had a '00 that needed new keys too, common issue.

RaggTopp is highly recommended across the board for treating the top.

[kurssat]

My thanks to those of you who have responded so far.

Here is a bit more information:

1) Yes I did change the batteries.

2) I accidentally left the front lid slightly open. When I used the key to manually lock the door, the car emmitted one beep.

Regarding locking and the alarm system, the manual states: If, after locking, the light-emitting diode not not flash.....then not all alarm contact are closed. Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds.

If the alarm does not arm and horn beeps when the front lid is ajar, why does the alarm neither beep nor activate when all doors and lids are closed?

Any thoughts?