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Abacus Car Alarms 206 Leigham Court Road, London Sw16 2RB
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General Interest
Classic Japanese Motorcycles
Autowatch Remote Controls & Touchkeys
The Autowatch range of alarms use two types of remote controls, the older range such as the 76Rl, 77Rl, 79Rl, 176, 330 & 376/300 use the fixed code remote and the later alarms such as the 88, 160, 161, 172, 186, 188, 246 & 346 use the self coding (randomly encrypted) type. Externally both these remotes look exactly the same, the only way to tell the difference is by opening the unit and looking at the circuit board. Replacements for both these remotes now come in the new peanut shaped case shown below.
What type of Autowatch remote Have you got?
Early Type Autowatch Remotes:
Early Autowatch remote controls use a fixed code while the later remotes use random encryption for transmitting the signal to the main alarm unit. Both can look like the remote in the above photo.
To find out the type of remote you require open the remote control and if the circuit board looks like the one pictured below go to the next chapter, if not go to the 'Later Autowatch Remotes' lower on this page.
The code number is found ONLY on a green, yellow or orange label stuck on the crystal which in turn is mounted on the circuit board (looks like a flat circular watch battery) inside the remote, the code number can be 4 or 5 digits long. Other numbers whether hand written or printed on the circuit board have no relevance to coding.
Circuit board of a single code remote control
If the circuit board inside your remote control does not look like the above photo please go to the 'Later Autowatch Remotes' section below.
Fixed code single button Autowatch remote control, will only work with the following alarms: 76Rl, 77Rl, 79Rl, 176 & 330 If you have one of these alarms Click here to order. We require the code number found on the sticker similar to the photo above. If you no longer have the remote control locate the alarm which should have a similar sticker stuck on the circuit board.
DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN THE LATER PEANUT FOBS
Self coded remotes are marked with the code 225-000 fixed coded fobs are
marked 376-300.
Later
Autowatch Remotes
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Locating The Override Code for for the 88, 160, 161, 186, 188, 88, 246, 345 & 346 range of alarms & 171,172 & 239 range of immobilisers
You will need a 3 or 5 digit code to program the remote into the alarm, if you do not have the code, locate the alarm brain (usually hidden somewhere under the dash) & remove the outer protecting case (if fitted) by unscrewing the four screws in each corner (which some times can be hidden by plastic inserts), once the cover is removed locate the sticker which is usually found on the plastic surround of the smaller of the two large wiring plugs. On the sticker is the five digit code, the model number and a date code. If the code is 3 or 6 digits long please contact the office.
The alarm/immobiliser unit is usually mounted inside a protective case, remove the four screws on the underneath to access the control box shown below. There may be round plastic blanks covering the screws remove these by drilling a small hole and pulling out using a screwdriver or similar.
To check if you have the correct code for programming follow these instructions:
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Wait for the alarm to immobilise itself – I.E. the LED flashes slowly
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Turn the ignition on the LED will be constantly on,
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Turn the ignition off, the LED will now flash, count the flashes for the first number in the override code. For example if the first number is 3, count three flashes of the LED. When the LED has flashed the amount of times that corresponds to the first number of the code turn the ignition switch on.
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Turn off the ignition and count the flashes for the next number of the code and so on until all the numbers in the override code have been entered.
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If the code has been recognised the LED will flash very quickly for a few seconds, you are now in programming mode and the alarm/immobiliser will also be disarmed.
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If the LED has not flashed quickly - start again from the beginning.
Programming Remotes/Touchkeys:
Now the unit is in override/programming status it is now possible to program new remote controls.
Immediately after the fast flashing of the LED (in section '6' above) enter the code 1, and 1 again, the LED should now once more flash quickly, once the LED has stopped flashing quickly press the remote control button once (or if programming touchkeys touch onto the dash mounted receptacle) - the alarm/immobiliser's LED will now flash once, press the button again (or touch touchkey again), the remote/touchkey should now be programmed into the alarm/immobiliser, repeat procedure for any extra remotes. Once all the remotes have been programmed wait for the alarm's LED to flash slowly indicating the unit has reset and immobilised itself. Test remotes if the alarm/immobiliser does not respond repeat the above procedure.
If the number is ‘0’ count 10 flashes of the LED.
This is the code which is used to program new remotes/touchkeys, full instructions will be supplied with them.
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Transponder
Key
Transponder keys for the 171 & 573 Immobilisers
239
Touchkey
Touchkey for the 239Ti Immobiliser Only
For the 139 Immobiliser Touchkeys contact the office on 0208 677 1999
160
& 161 Touchkey
Touchkey only for the 160, 161 & 172 range of products
Programming Autowatch Fobs (pdf):
- Randomly Encrypted
- 171 & 573 Transponder
- 239
touchkey
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Later Autowatch Remotes for the 160, 161, 172, 186, 188, 345 & 346 range of alarms
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Early Fixed Code Remotes for the 76Rl, 77Rl, 79Rl, 176 & 330 range of alarms
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Transponder Key
Transponder keys for the 171 & 573 Immobilisers
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239 Touchkey
Touchkey for the 239Ti Immobiliser Only
Buy OnlineFor the 139 Immobiliser Touchkeys contact the office on
0208 677 1999
160, 161 & 172 Touchkeys
Touchkey only for the 160, 161 & 172 range of products
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