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Remote / Security System Current Requirement

posted by  alioth on  Fri Feb 20 08:14 CST 2004
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When my Volvo sits there all by itself, it is listening for a command from the remote control to unlock the door (or whatever). This module requires some battery current to run.

When I lock the door the security system arms and the little light on the dash flashes. This security system requires some current to run.

So, is the current drawn in the locked (security activated) and unlocked (just listening for the remote) state approximately the same. Or, does it draw more current while locked and loaded?

I guess I could disconnect the battery and insert an ammeter to find out. Has anyone done this?








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    Remote / Security System Current Requirement

    posted by  someone claiming to be JF on  Fri Feb 20 18:33 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    My theory,
    the system will take about the same amount of current armed or disarmed. The only extra draw will be the LED, which should be minimal considering the on/off duty cycle.








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    Remote / Security System Current Requirement 850 1995

    posted by  HO on  Fri Feb 20 08:40 CST 2004
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    I think that when you connect an ammeter to the battery to measure the current draw with the hood up, your alarm system is not going to arm. It will arm when you close the hood. Your reading with the hood up is not the true value that you are looking for.

    At least, this is the case in my 95 855. Alarm won't activate until all doors, hood and tailgate are closed.

    Ching-Ho Cheng
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    1995 855 NA, Bilstein Strut & Shocks, Volvo Protective Grill, K&N Filter, E-Code Lens, ClearCorner Light, Alpine CD-Changer, AutoDim RearView Mirror, 6000K HID







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