Troubleshooting - Radio Shack RS-1000 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

This section describes some problems you might encounter, and gives possible
solutions.
Problem
Frequent false alerts
The alarm is not loud
enough
Possible Solution
• Another accessory is triggering the alarm. Try
turning off current sensing to see if this solves
the problem. If it does, try removing other
accessories, one-by-one, until you find which
accessory is triggering the false alert. If possi-
ble, turn off that accessory when you leave
your vehicle. Common problem accessories
are cellular phones, radar detectors, and vehi-
cle self-test systems. If you cannot turn off the
accessory, leave current sensing disabled.
Note: Your alarm can tell the difference
between the vehicle's electric fan and other
accessories, so the fan does not trigger a false
alarm if it turns on while the system is armed.
• Your alarm's electrical connections are not
making good contact. Check the connections
and, if necessary, connect the power and
ground leads to the vehicle's battery terminals.
• The shock sensor is too sensitive. See "Set-
ting the Shock Sensor's Sensitivity" on Page 8
to change the sensor's setting.
• Loud thunderclaps and heavy machinery can
trigger a false alarm. If you know a thunder-
storm is approaching or that heavy machinery
will be used nearby, you can temporarily
reduce the shock sensor's sensitivity or turn it
off entirely. See "Temporarily Reducing the
Shock Sensor's Sensitivity" on Page 9.
• The siren is being muffled by the engine or
hood. Try repositioning the siren so it points to
the pavement.
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