Oldtax 10 Posted November 26, 2012 Hi All, proud new owner of a corrado as of yesterday! lifelong dream acheived. granted its a 16valver but im still over the moon! i have a GT auto Alarm immobiler and the fob is literally on its last legs. is anyone familiar with this? im looking to replace, and i expect reprogram, the current immobiliser but it seems to be discontinued/obsolete. any thoughts or ideas ... im concerned it will stop working soon? any info very much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldtax 10 Posted November 27, 2012 really?! no-one?! the model of the immobiliser is a GT 136 / 142 - has no one else had this? maybe some advice on a better alternative and how to fit might perk some interest. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted November 27, 2012 Depends whats wrong with it i guess. A alarm fitter maybe able to source parts. Though if you want to replace it, the Cliffords are a popular choice. I personally went for a autowatch and can recommend them. Also depends what you want, full closure, hidden buttons etc as to which alarm you for. My Autowatch 475RLi has full internal sonics, Intrusion alarms on all opening - doors, boot, bonnet, Full closure, A feature to allow you to find the car in a carpark - indicators can be lit up. THough if im honest not sure how much help that is :lol: , also has panic alarm - can set alarm off with remote. I also got thrown in for free a hidden button to start deactivsate the immob when starting - incase your keys get stolen the car still wont start without the button pressed - i highly recommend this. That cost about £400 fitted by a professional, but that was a good few years ago now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony_ack 0 Posted November 28, 2012 Quick Google search... http://www.remoteskeyrepairs.co.uk/replacementkeyfobs/keyrepairsandreplacementfobsgt_auto.php Also fob refurbishment on ebay. Unfortunately seems quite a rare alarm fob, and considering a lot of places are offering to 'refurb' them it looks like they're all in bad nick. So not cheap to repair/replace the fob, but much better to fix up the alarm you have, than to buy a new system, unless you're flush with cash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted November 28, 2012 Sorry read that as immob was on its last legs... not fob. Maybe wise to speak to an alarm specialist they may know the make etc and be able to order one in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 28, 2012 really?! no-one?! the model of the immobiliser is a GT 136 / 142 - has no one else had this? maybe some advice on a better alternative and how to fit might perk some interest. cheers You allow 1 day for people to respond about an obscure alarm before getting impatient? Behave. Have you bothered yourself to contact GT alarm directly? They're not hard to find on Google. I had the same issue with an N plate BMW and it's ancient Sigma alarm (obsolete). I picked up a device called a telephone and called BMW and guess what, they gave me the number of a place to call to get a new fob. Simples. The internet makes people lazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldtax 10 Posted November 28, 2012 'You allow 1 day for people to respond about an obscure alarm before getting impatient? Behave.' - you're absolutely right, kevin. I'll be honest, it was a cheeky bump on my part. I've gone away and had a think. i wont do it again. sorry. im a bit excitable cos i've just got the car. but valid point. however, its the only valid point you make. 'Have you bothered yourself to contact GT alarm directly? They're not hard to find on Google.' - yes i have thanks. but none of the numbers i can find are in service anymore and i thought i would check on here before having to phone italy! and i dont speak italian! so not so 'simples' for me. mildly patronising though. good one. the internet does make people 'lazy' depending on how you define that. but the beauty of the internet and social networks is that it makes it easier to find answers. therefore its not laziness, its efficiency. what is the point of the technical section of the forum if not to find answers and share knowledge? would you advise that if i have a problem with my engine i should speak to the manufacturer and a mechanic before coming to ask on the forum? your post comes across as somewhat pig-headed. ironic really. but then the internet does do that to some people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted November 29, 2012 'You allow 1 day for people to respond about an obscure alarm before getting impatient? Behave.' - you're absolutely right, kevin. I'll be honest, it was a cheeky bump on my part. I've gone away and had a think. i wont do it again. sorry. im a bit excitable cos i've just got the car. but valid point. however, its the only valid point you make. 'Have you bothered yourself to contact GT alarm directly? They're not hard to find on Google.' - yes i have thanks. but none of the numbers i can find are in service anymore and i thought i would check on here before having to phone italy! and i dont speak italian! so not so 'simples' for me. mildly patronising though. good one. the internet does make people 'lazy' depending on how you define that. but the beauty of the internet and social networks is that it makes it easier to find answers. therefore its not laziness, its efficiency. what is the point of the technical section of the forum if not to find answers and share knowledge? would you advise that if i have a problem with my engine i should speak to the manufacturer and a mechanic before coming to ask on the forum? your post comes across as somewhat pig-headed. ironic really. but then the internet does do that to some people. I think you may have met your match mate :smug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
