Alarm

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by trimer

2002 base boxster. When i hit the key to lock the door is does not chirp the way any other car does to let me know the alarm is on. Is that normal? The doors lock but no chirp...

On 98, just pressing lock flashes blinkers twice

If you press lock twice quickly, blinkers flash and horn chirps

Also alarm light is different, think it is steady if press lock once, flashes of press twice quickly

Not sure of difference between two lock modes

[2000boxster986]

I believe the second quick press turns off the interior IR sensors (two little alien eyes above the mirror). Guess so you can set the alarm with the top down. Mine didn't beep (2000 box) for ever and now it does. Go figure. Alarm still works though.