Ducati 748 sleep mode alarm
 

Hi I have a problem with my Ducati 748. Bike not used for a couple of weeks and when I pressed the meta alarm key fob to disarm there is nothing. Looks like the alarm has went into sleep mode. I have tried switching on the ignition but the fuel pump does not prime but all the lights are working. Battery has a full charge.
How do I re-boot the meta alarm?

Thanks in advance
Doug

take it off :D :D
sorry could'nt resist hahaha

Hi Adam I would if I new how.

Try holding the alarm fob nearer to the alarm unit on the bike, this might help is the battery in the fob is a bit weak.

Ray

Googled Meta Alarms and this is what came back, should/ might be able to find what you need here.

http://www.metasystem.co.uk/index.ph...rcycle_area/55


Chris:burn:

Hi Chris I have these instructions but when I turn the ignition on no alarm sounds and pressing the alarm remote does nothing.
Im sure the alarm is stuck in sleep mode though so I just need to find out how to get it out the sleep mode by means of reboot or reset.

Drop them an email quoting your system and bike along with the problem.


Chris:burn:

Setting it off (ie, jiggle the bike!) used to work for me.
Then it went wrong proper and left me stranded in town, so it got taken off.

Might be worth getting it looked at to be on the safe side!

Hi Antonye tried shaking the bike too but no alarm sounding. The led does not even come on.
Yes looks like Ill need to have someone check it out.
Just thought I would post this as someone may know how to get it out of sleep mode.

just out of interest whay model number is it (usually on a sticker on the alarm box) as i have recently had to take a meta off an R6 as the battery on the bike went flat, when the customer conected the new battery it blew the relays in the alarm box.
The alarm model in question was only supplied for about 6 months then Meta changed the design and re-called all the faulty one's.

Thought it might be worth a mention!!

Adam

To get mine out of sleep mode, I turn the ignition on then off again then press the remote, turn back on and away we go. Have you tried disarming with the pin number? Could be fob battery as Ray suggests or the fob itself playing up…happened to Jools with no reason or warning just the other week. Also my Meta has a small fuse next to the alarm body, worth a look perhaps. Hope you get it sorted.

Hi Ian replaced the fob battery this morning and nothing. I am unable to enter the code as the led is not on. Tried turning ignition on and off with the fob pressed and nothing. I have looked everywhere had the battery out and unable to find the fuse line. As I said am sure its the alarm as it is not responding to the fob and the led has went off. Batery fully charged. I did find under the seat 2 fuse holders and the fuses were okay...not sure if these were for the alarm though.
I had a similar problem before with another bike but it was a data tool alarm. I was told to spike it by disconecting the bike battery and the alarm battery overnight. Then connect all and he presto.
Was wondering if there is a similar fix for the Meta 357.

Hi Adam just checked and its a Meta 357.

I did post up the instructions for the Meta 357 but can't find them on the board now. Here they are again anyway, just in case you don't have them...

Hi Antonye yes got the instructions thanks. Spoke to a rep at Meta and he said it sounds like the alarm fuse has blown.
I have checked high and low and am unable to find the fuse line anywhere.
Anyone know where it might be hiding.

That's a tough one as the alarms are fitted with all black wires that are labelled before installation, then the labels removed after to make it harder for thieves to hot-wire the bike!
The installer could have routed the wires anywhere (again to make it harder to hot-wire) so it will be a case of tracing back each wire and finding out where it goes.
I presume you have found the unit itself? Mine was fitted in a gap in the frame just above the battery, but obviously yours could be anywhere. Be prepared for a couple of hours of head-scratching and fairing removal!!
Good luck!

Just to upset you a bit more Dougie... you know that alarm has TWO fuses?!!

One will (should) be on the wire taking a direct feed from the +ve on the bikes battery to the alarm unit, probably in a cylinder type connector. The other one, I've no idea.

The Meta on my 999 has the constant +ve feed taken from the ignition switch wiring. There is a small fuse holder in series with this wire. The 10 amp fuse is about half the size of a normal automotive fuse so the fuse holder is quite small. Find where they have tapped into the constant feed and you should find the fuse holder.

Hi Chris thanks for your reply. I have just spent the last 3 hours looking for the fuse with no joy. I have even started to take the tape off the wiring loom as I was told it could be taped over. What a nightmare as I just dont know where to look now.
Maybe tomorrow i will go out to the garage and find it .

The fuse holders for some alarm systems come separate and have to be soldered onto the wiring. Just a thought, is there actually a fuse fitted? Was the fitter too lazy to fit it?

Just to update all. The fuse was the one on the bike for the fan....no wonder a couldntfind it. Anyway the alarm was goosed so I had it removed. So am back on the road.

Thanks again all for your help.

Take care and ride safe
Doug

Good to see you're sorted Dougie:)

Got there in the end! :D