I did think the pub one was the wife telling me to go home
Random Alarm calls
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Not many rules really, this board being aimed at technical issues, it shouldn't fall foul (hopefully) of some of the more personal issues that can affect forums.
Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
Rule 2 - We (MGF Register) do not support copyright infringement and therefore references to CD ROM, PDF versions or paper copies of the workshop manual (for instance) should not be posted on the forum. We don't want to get into trouble and we'd rather sell you a genuine hard copy through our Regalia shop anyway!
Because advice is honestly and freely given in this technical section, much of it will be amateur experienced based, so any information is given in good faith and is not guaranteed as correct.
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johncooper
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Random Alarm calls
My 2004 F/TF goes for months with no problem, then within a few days the alarm will go off for no apparent reason, I was at The Pheonix the other night and with no one near the car the alarm went off. It has done it in the evenings but fortunately not during the night. Any ideas.
I did think the pub one was the wife telling me to go home
I did think the pub one was the wife telling me to go home
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Bigfootmgf
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Re: Random Alarm calls
You could try checking the wire connections in the front door locks as they can get dirty/corroded (2pin one) or check the boot wires as they can break
Paul
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Rob Bell
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Re: Random Alarm calls
As Paul says, the boot loom is unfortunately a very common cause for this annoying problem: the boot lid loom is flexed everytime the boot is opened and closed, and ultimately the wires and their insulation breaks up causing shorts and nastiness... 
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johncooper
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Re: Random Alarm calls
Thanks a lot, I knew someone would have good ideas, thanks Forum. I'll check it out tomorrow if I get time.