Quick alarm question

[s2avant95M]

I think i know the answer already to this question but is the standard audi s2 alarm/immobiliser thatcham approved?

[Ski]

not sure. Even if it was its useless to me as I dont have the certificate.

[Mikes2]

If you're referring to the alarm which beeps with a small horn when you lock with the key, then no.

If it's a dealer fit Scorpion alarm with remote, then yes.

[Ski]

I have a factory/dealer fitted scorpion just need to re-order the fob.

How do i go about getting a certificate for this alarm? and is it worth my time?

[s2avant95M]

If you're referring to the alarm which beeps with a small horn when you lock with the key, then no.

If it's a dealer fit Scorpion alarm with remote, then yes.

Thanks Mike, is that a Cat 1 approval? Which model number Scorpion is it?

http://www.thatcham.org/security/pdfs/compliance.pdf

[HPmuirt]

Thanks Mike, is that a Cat 1 approval? Which model number Scorpion is it?

http://www.thatcham.org/security/pdfs/compliance.pdf

Having had this alarm on several Audis, I am reasonably certain that it is a Scorpion alarm, model 918.

This appears on page 33 of the Thatcham report linked above, in the section entitled category 2 --> category 1. Does this mean that it is now rated as cat1?

Cheers n

Si

[s2avant95M]

Having had this alarm on several Audis, I am reasonably certain that it is a Scorpion alarm, model 918.

This appears on page 33 of the Thatcham report linked above, in the section entitled category 2 --> category 1. Does this mean that it is now rated as cat1?

Cheers n

Si

cool and the gang. in the blurb it says that cat 2 -->> cat 1 means an "alarm upgrade" of a cat 2 device to full cat 1 status.

[Jamo]

Very very few factory fitted alarms are Thatcham approved and if they were a lack of VSIB certificate will mean the insurers wont accept it.

Only in the later produced cars are they that standard.

[s2avant95M]

Are you saying this is the case with this particular alarm?

[Jamo]

Are you saying this is the case with this particular alarm?

Not exactly, what i'm saying is if your current insurers require a VSIB certificate they probably wont accept the alarm.

Some insurers don't require it some do in my experience.

[Jamo]

I have a factory/dealer fitted scorpion just need to re-order the fob.

How do i go about getting a certificate for this alarm? and is it worth my time?

Following on from my last post, you can have your alarm inspected to get a VSIB certificate.

I know that the previous owner of my car had this done (the alarm wasn't factory standard though)

[jubjub]

May be me but I get a bit confused by this, seems to change from Insurance company to company.
I was under the impression that CAT1 had to have both an alarm and immobiliser fitted, but on different circuits. Well thats what a couple of insurance companies told me.
My current insurer - Noel Dazely - were happy to accept the stock Audi alarm and immo system fitted.

[CoupeWannabeS2]

Can anyone suggest a good supplier of immobiliser's ? My insurers also want to see a certificate.

I have decided I will have to get an immobiliser fitted but dont want to pay over the odds. Anyone know a supplier in the suffolk area (or a national supplier who come to your home) who they can recommend ???

[pastures16]

mine beeps with the horn in the rear but no key fob can i tell which model it is from the data sticker

[HPmuirt]

pastures16, from the codes that I have, your sticker translates to the following. I do have a complete list somewhere, but cannot find it)....

ABY = Later 230BHP engine
AZE CGR = Trans Code:
LY6U / LZ6U = Paint Code = Emerald Green
N1U/SX = seat and backrest cover = Kodiak Leather Anthracite

Options:

X2B = national sales program Great Britain
BOA = UK Specification
C5T = wheel disc 'alum' - 7.5Jx16H2 ET37 5/112
S2 Six Spoke (Avus), Built 10/92 - 9/95
GOL = 6 speed manual gearbox (S2 from 10/92)
H4N = (I think this is tyre code)
JOJ = battery 300 A (63 Ah)
M34 = 5 cylinder fuel injection engine, 20V Turbo MPI 2226cc. 169KW Code letter: ABY
Q1D = sports seat - Front
1AC = anti-locking brake system - ABS
1G3 = spare wheel (alloy) with tyre instead of space-saving emergency spare wheel
1MR = sports steering wheel (leather), S2 airbag
1N1 = servo steering (PAS)
3AE = exterior mirror (flat), heated and electrically operated, right RHD
3BF = exterior mirror (convex), heated and electrically operated, left RHD
T1G = components for base engine, unit 034.L
362 =
4UC = Airbag (left)
5JO
OG1 = ?? gearshift lever
8AA
8GL = alternator, 120A
BFA
8RL = six loudspeakers (passive)
1LC = disc brakes, front (Mark II Caliper)
3FD = steel sliding roof with electric drive
3YB
1BE = Sports Version, Lowered 20mm

Interestingly, there are specific codes for the alarms fitted, such as
9V1 = anti-theft alarm system
9V6 = anti-theft alarm system with immobiliser
9V9 = anti-theft alarm system "GB"

But these never seem to be quoted on the stickers (well, never on any of my Audis anyway). This is true of other things too, such as
8X1 headlight washer
9GB interior light with delayed switch-off
9Q1 on-board computer
All of which I have, but none are quoted

Cheers n

Si

9Y1 = outer temperature gauge