Scorpion alarm fob battery

[Cnut 0]

I have been having never problems with my scorpion alarm. At the moment it's going through one battery at the rate of every two weeks :lol: . This makes me wonder whether im using the correct type of battery? I'm currently using a duracell MN21/23 and another battery with the codes 23A, VA23A, MS21/MN21 marked on it. Is this the correct type???

 

Thanks

 

Phil

[Jim Bowen 1]

i use a 23a 12v, there are two different types with a different "v"

[Jim Bowen 1]

i think thats right anyway, am sure theres a 1.5v and a 12v

[Cnut 0]

Looks like i use the same battery type then.... it must be something in the alarm itself that is draining the battery?? I might try the 1.5 volt that you mentioned and see if that works!

[Jim Bowen 1]

i think the 1.5v is the wrong one

[Cnut 0]

I have just been looking at the manual and it does state 12v so i'll stick with that. At this rate the duracell share prices should shoot up!

[Jim Bowen 1]

can't think why its going so quickly, i have a cheapy batt in mine and its lasted well over a year, using it 10 times a day

[Cnut 0]

I'm stumped mate. I might take it to a vehicle electrician and see what they think.

[Jim Bowen 1]

the button isn't getting pressed by something while its in your pocket?

[Cnut 0]

No, i never do keep them in my pocket. It's only started doing it at the start of the year. Before then the previous battery lasted over 2 years....