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cdbergeron · 09-20-2016, 10:11 AM

My car alarm seems to have a mind of it's own. It goes off for what I can, no apparent reason. Sitting in my driveway at home, it will go off. No one around, no wind, no animals, nothing touching it or near it. I've experienced it where it happens, I turn it off and no sooner do I turn around, it happens again...that's how I know nothing has been near it to trigger it.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Since I'm here, I am also having an issue with my rear turn signals and brake lights...I've blown 2 of each in the last 60 days. I'm sure I'm buying the correct bulbs and installing them properly....electrical issue???? Let me know what you think.

Any recommendations would be so greatly appreciated.

Carol

Welker2 · 09-20-2016, 10:32 AM

Sorry, haven't experienced anything like what you're describing; but it sounds like something may be shorting out somewhere. Electrical problems can be a real pain to track down and isolate, especially if they are effecting multiple systems (alarm & light issues may or may not be related to the same problem). You may need to take it in to find the problem ... good luck & I hope it turns out to be something relatively easy to find & fix.

frankwjr · 09-20-2016, 11:05 AM

The 2 may or may not be related...are you using keyfob to remote lock? If so, try using only the key to lock. I had exact same prob and this was suggested to me and worked...now for the why's and how to fix...not a clue..tried new bat in fob...so just been doin this and NO FREAKIN ALARMS...EVER...the 2ams are sh!t...

My 5th · 09-20-2016, 01:46 PM

Are you keeping the fob in your pocket? I've activated my alarm because I had the fob in my pocket and was bending down or some other movement that caused one or more of the buttons to get pushed. I've locked it, unlocked it, popped the trunk, set off the panic alarm all because I had the fob in my pocket.

TangoMike · 09-20-2016, 01:58 PM

If you keep the fob in your pocket, stop. I did that with a previous vehicle when I got remote start. I'd come out from work and ,y car would be running, or trunk open.

As for the lights. I had the same issue with a previous car (same one as above.) After my 3rd in a month I had them put a light in while doing an oil change. I mentioned to the guy that it was my 3rd bulb and he went anfpd checked it out. The connections on the old one looked burned, and that's where the failure was. The element inside the bulb was fine. He said it was either a loose...socket? Port? Plug? Whatever the bulb goes in. Or it was a cheap bulb. He put it a good one and never had a problem with it again.

I just bought the cheapest bulb I found that was the right size. Don't do that. Try a decent brand. It seemed one of those "you get what you pay for" things.

frankwjr · 09-20-2016, 01:59 PM

I leave the fob in the center console and have placed a magnetic key holder with a spare under the car...just lock the door with the key..

2Carats · 09-20-2016, 02:25 PM

It's possessed.

Neoclasiccl · 09-20-2016, 02:29 PM

Could be a faulty door switch simulating a break in

cdbergeron · 09-20-2016, 02:51 PM

Thanks for all of the input. I do not keep in my pocket, sometimes in my purse when I'm out somewhere. But this happens when it's sitting on my counter in my kitchen at home. I'll consider all of the suggestions and let you know how it turns out.

CamaroFred · 09-20-2016, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by frankwjr

The 2 may or may not be related...are you using keyfob to remote lock? If so, try using only the key to lock. I had exact same prob and this was suggested to me and worked...now for the why's and how to fix...not a clue..tried new bat in fob...so just been doin this and NO FREAKIN ALARMS...EVER...the 2ams are sh!t...

You don't need to use the key, just press the button on the top of the driver's door down. That will lock both doors, just as the key does.

PalmerGA · 09-22-2016, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

You don't need to use the key, just press the button on the top of the driver's door down. That will lock both doors, just as the key does.

That depends on your Configuration settings. I have mine set so I can NOT lock my doors that way... must use fob. That way I know I won't be accidentally locking my keys inside the cabin.

2011ss/rs · 09-22-2016, 06:23 AM

I had the same issue on my Pontiac G8 GT, we traced it back to the hood latch under the hood. The latch somehiw went bad causing the alarm to go off at random times.

CamaroFred · 09-22-2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

That depends on your Configuration settings. I have mine set so I can NOT lock my doors that way... must use fob. That way I know I won't be accidentally locking my keys inside the cabin.

If a key is in the ignition I have to argue with it. Even another remote won't lock/unlock it. Stupid.

I have a recall key in my pocket all the time.

Baba · 09-22-2016, 08:41 AM

Did you name your Camaro "Christine"?

09-20-2016, 10:11 AM	#1
cdbergeron Drives: 2010 Camaro LT with RS package Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3	My car alarm keeps going off for no reason...Help! My car alarm seems to have a mind of it's own. It goes off for what I can, no apparent reason. Sitting in my driveway at home, it will go off. No one around, no wind, no animals, nothing touching it or near it. I've experienced it where it happens, I turn it off and no sooner do I turn around, it happens again...that's how I know nothing has been near it to trigger it. Has anyone else experienced this? Since I'm here, I am also having an issue with my rear turn signals and brake lights...I've blown 2 of each in the last 60 days. I'm sure I'm buying the correct bulbs and installing them properly....electrical issue???? Let me know what you think. Any recommendations would be so greatly appreciated. Carol

09-20-2016, 10:32 AM	#2
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Sorry, haven't experienced anything like what you're describing; but it sounds like something may be shorting out somewhere. Electrical problems can be a real pain to track down and isolate, especially if they are effecting multiple systems (alarm & light issues may or may not be related to the same problem). You may need to take it in to find the problem ... good luck & I hope it turns out to be something relatively easy to find & fix. __________________

09-20-2016, 11:05 AM	#3
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	The 2 may or may not be related...are you using keyfob to remote lock? If so, try using only the key to lock. I had exact same prob and this was suggested to me and worked...now for the why's and how to fix...not a clue..tried new bat in fob...so just been doin this and NO FREAKIN ALARMS...EVER...the 2ams are sh!t... __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

09-20-2016, 01:46 PM	#4
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	Are you keeping the fob in your pocket? I've activated my alarm because I had the fob in my pocket and was bending down or some other movement that caused one or more of the buttons to get pushed. I've locked it, unlocked it, popped the trunk, set off the panic alarm all because I had the fob in my pocket. __________________ Meh

09-20-2016, 01:59 PM	#6
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	I leave the fob in the center console and have placed a magnetic key holder with a spare under the car...just lock the door with the key.. __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

09-20-2016, 01:58 PM	#5
TangoMike Drives: 2012 2ls RS V6 Auto Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 86	If you keep the fob in your pocket, stop. I did that with a previous vehicle when I got remote start. I'd come out from work and ,y car would be running, or trunk open. As for the lights. I had the same issue with a previous car (same one as above.) After my 3rd in a month I had them put a light in while doing an oil change. I mentioned to the guy that it was my 3rd bulb and he went anfpd checked it out. The connections on the old one looked burned, and that's where the failure was. The element inside the bulb was fine. He said it was either a loose...socket? Port? Plug? Whatever the bulb goes in. Or it was a cheap bulb. He put it a good one and never had a problem with it again. I just bought the cheapest bulb I found that was the right size. Don't do that. Try a decent brand. It seemed one of those "you get what you pay for" things.

09-20-2016, 02:25 PM	#7
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	It's possessed. __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.

09-20-2016, 02:29 PM	#8
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	Could be a faulty door switch simulating a break in

09-20-2016, 02:51 PM	#9
cdbergeron Drives: 2010 Camaro LT with RS package Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3	Thanks for all of the input. I do not keep in my pocket, sometimes in my purse when I'm out somewhere. But this happens when it's sitting on my counter in my kitchen at home. I'll consider all of the suggestions and let you know how it turns out.

09-22-2016, 06:23 AM	#12
2011ss/rs Drives: 11 ss/rs RJT w/Black Cherry stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Egg Harbor New Jersey Posts: 2,180 View My Garage	I had the same issue on my Pontiac G8 GT, we traced it back to the hood latch under the hood. The latch somehiw went bad causing the alarm to go off at random times. __________________

09-22-2016, 08:41 AM	#14
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	Did you name your Camaro "Christine"? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."