[Tweak]

This is the first I have heard of the additional beeps, curious what if any modifications might have been done. I'd contact your studio and inquire about this issue if you haven't already and see what they have to say about it.

 

[andyandrews]

I can hear the locks click when I press the button. You don't have to be 15 feet away when you lock the car, it's not uncool.

 

[DowneasTTer]

So does this mean that if the car beeps on locking it has a factory alarm. My 500c pop beeps but no where on the sticker or built sheet can I find any mention of alarm.

 

[Thunderbolt]

No, mine honks and does not have the factory alarm. I was told it DID, but it wasn't in the options list, and I was unable to set it off despite trying to do so.

 

[Azzurro]

I have the alarm. So far I've encountered two way to set if off. If I try to unlock the car manually using the key, the alarm will sound. If I hit the lock button just before closing the door, and the door doesn't fully latch, the alarm will sound.

 

[N2AFP]

No, mine honks and does not have the factory alarm. I was told it DID, but it wasn't in the options list, and I was unable to set it off despite trying to do so.

if you have a sport or lounge the alarm is a standard feature

 

[Thunderbolt]

Well darn then, I am going to try to set it off again. lol

 

[Thunderbolt]

Okay, locked car with fob, used key to unlock driver's door, opened it, no alarm sound.

 

[N2AFP]

Okay, locked car with fob, used key to unlock driver's door, opened it, no alarm sound.

if you use EITHER the fob or the key it will turn the alarm off
try this
roll the window down
lock the car
reach in and use the inside lever to open the door - the alarm should go off
to reset either put the key in the ignition and start the car or press the unlock button

 

[Thunderbolt]

Did that, and had tried it before as well. No alarm sound. Is there a waiting period at all, ie. do I have to wait until the dash display switches off?

Strange that Azzurro can set off his alarm just by opening with the key.

 

[N2AFP]

Sorry Thunderbolt - I just looked at my window sticker and the alarm is part of Customer Preferred Package 220 - it included auto climate control, heated seats, security alarm and compact spare tire

 

[Thunderbolt]

Well there ya go. I don't have the spare tire or alarm.

 

[N2AFP]

when I was looking to buy my sport I was looking at the 2013 configuration
I bought a 2012 that was on the lot for a good price
the 2013 spec shows the security system standard on sport and lounge
I never saw a configurator for the 2012
I looked at the window sticker to see that in 2012 it was in an option package

 

[daveprice7]

For folks who hate the honk (me), open the driver's door, press the lock button on the fob twice, then close the driver's door; it won't honk, but does lock the doors. You may want to verify if it still arms the alarm, if you care about such things. Slightly more convenient than using the key in the door for a stealthy arrival.

 

[FiatCares]

I have a different "problem" if you will on my 2012 Abarth... maybe once every three or four times I hit the lock button on the key fob after leaving the car, and after getting the regular beeps indicating the car is locked, about 3-4 seconds after the confirmation beeps I'll get yet another three beeps. I've gone back a few times to make sure the car's locked after these repeating beeps, and it is. Anyone know why every once-in-a-while there are extra beeps, or is this particular just to my car?

Id have a studio check it out if you are concerned of maybe an electrical short.

 

[chrisnov500]

For folks who hate the honk (me), open the driver's door, press the lock button on the fob twice, then close the driver's door; it won't honk, but does lock the doors. You may want to verify if it still arms the alarm, if you care about such things. Slightly more convenient than using the key in the door for a stealthy arrival.

This works! Thanks!! (only works with driver side door. not the passenger door)

I have yet to test the alarm with this method but im hoping that alarm will also active.

PS: when you set off the alarm, EVIC will flash "break-in atempted" on the LED panel to let you know that alarm went off when your car was locked. I think this is a cool feature.

 

[moofpup]

Mine beeps but has no alarm!

 

[jjminckler]

Yup, the dealer installed its own alarm system before I bought it, which certainly could be the cause of the "extra beeps". You know, I kind of like it now... sort of like having the Abarth say "I'll wait" - when it wants to.