When you turn the ignition on after it's been going off, it will flash a number of times, and look this number up in your manual and it will tell you exactly what caused the alarm! You can also turn on the FACT option, and when it goes off let it run the full cycle and it shouldn't false again unless another sensor or input has been triggered! Cliffords do a complete self test when you arm and if the sensors faulty it will bypass it. Heres what my clifford concept 300 manual says: How to in terpret the chirps and in dicator light flashes When you use the remote control, the system responds with chirps (unless the chirp muting feature is turned on) and indicator light flashes. These chirp/flash acknowledgments mean: Chirps/flashes Meaning 1 You have disarmed the system OR (flash only) you have remotely exited valet mode. 2 You have armed the system OR (flashes only) you have remotely entered valet mode. 2 and then 4 Armed but there is a door open (if there was a 5-sec. Delay) OR the sensor is malfunctioning (if there was a 10-sec. delay) (see Smart AutoTesting below). 3 Disarmed but there was an intrusion attempt whilst you were away(see Smart prior intrusion attempt on page 15). 4 Armed but the bonnet or boot is ajar (see Smart AutoTesting below) or (flashes only) confirms remote override of the Proximity Sensor (see page 13). Smart AutoTesting Each time you remotely arm the system, it tests all triggers and sensors. If the bonnet or boot is open when you remotely arm, the system will immediately alert you of the problem by sounding 4 chirps and 4 indicator light flashes instead of the usual 2 and 2. If a door is ajar, you will receive the usual 2 chirps and flashes, then, 5 seconds later, there will be 4 chirps and 4 flashes. (This door ajar warning will not work on vehicles that have factory-delayed courtesy lights). If a sensor is malfunctioning, you will receive the usual 2 chirps and 2 flashes, then, 10 seconds later, there will be 4 chirps and 4 flashes. NOTE: Since this is a warning in dication, you will hear the 4 chirps even if you use the chirp muting feature. Specific malfunction identification The system can also indicate the specific trigger or sensor that is malfunctioning. If you get the 4-chirp/4-flash signal upon arming, perform the following to identify the malfunctioning trigger or sensor: 1. Remotely disarm, then turn on the ignition. The LED status indicator inside your vehicle will be flashing, pause, then repeat. 2. Count the number of flashes in one cycle between pauses (for your convenience, the flash cycle repeats a total of 5 times) and refer to the chart below: LED flashes Meaning 1 flash Activation of Proximity Sensor. 2 flashes Activation of optional vibration/impact or tilt/motion sensor. 4 flashes* Door open/ajar. 5 flashes Boot/bonnet open/ajar (boot only if you have the IntelliStart 4** option). 6 flashes Bonnet open/ajar (only if you have the IntelliStart 4** option). 7 flashes Ignition switch was turned on whilst the system was armed. 8 flashes Three or more incorrect valet codes were entered. 10 flashes Power tampering or the vehicle battery is very low. Automatic malfunction bypass with AutoReMonitoring To provide protection even if a component malfunctions, the system automatically bypass any faulty point and arm all other triggers and sensors to provide the utmost possible protection until you can have the system serviced by your local Authorised Clifford Dealer. If you accidentally armed with the bonnet, boot or a door open, just close the open point (no need to disarm-and-rearm) and the system will again monitor that point. Multiple-event TotalRecall The systems memory records the identity of the last eight activated or malfunctioning triggers and sensors, which allows your installer to instantly track down malfunctions. To identify the triggers and sensors held in the systems memory, use the following procedure: 1. Remotely arm and disarm while pressing and holding the unmarked button on the PlainView 2 switch. 2. The LED will flash 1-10 times to indicate the most recently activated point, pause, flash 1-10 times to indicate the second most recently activated point, and so on. 3. Write down the number of flashes between pauses and refer to the chart on the previous page. Smart prior intrusion attempt alert If you hear three chirps when you disarm with the remote control, it means that a trigger or sensor was activated in your absence. When you enter the vehicle and turn on the ignition (or start the engine), the LED will flash 1-10 times, pause, then repeat the flash cycle 4 more times. Count the number of flashes in one cycle and refer to the chart on the previous page. If you haven't got a manual for your alarm you can get one at www.clifford.com Your false may be caused by a sticking booth or bonnet sensor, they will trigger an alarm when they get wet well the bonnet switches do.. I hope this helps.
Just to note gap installed an alarm for dan williamson when he was in revs magasine years ago, and not long after he had electrical problems, turned out the alarm was wired to the abs power wire on his blue ford cosworth.....
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