Abacus Car Alarms

206 Leigham Court Road, London Sw16 2RB
Tel: 0208 677 1999 ----- Mobile 07930 332 362

 

 













General Interest

Classic Japanese Motorcycles

 

Meta Remote Fobs

  • A: M100 Old style one button fob (discontinued - no longer available)
  • B: HPA style two button fob (for later Meta alarms - 16 digit code required)
  • C: M2500 Standard one button fob (can be either eight or sixteen digit codes)
  • D: Old style ignition key fob (no longer available - replaced by M252)
  • E: M252 Two button ignition key type fob (16 digit code only - will work with all 16 digit coded alarms)
  • F: M462 Two button self coding fob for M999T alarm system only (not for M99T - also see Gemel 2 button fob)
  • G: RK36S Touchkey for the M33/36 range of immobilisers (working touchkey required for coding)
  • H: M202, Early version of the M 100 (discontinued - no longer available)
  • I: Very early M35 immobiliser touchkey (discontinued - no longer available - no replacements available - not compatible with the RK36S)

Please read this section before contacting the office or ordering a replacement Meta fob

With the exception of the Meta M999T alarm system (see below) all Meta car & motorcycle alarms require a code to be programmed into the fob before they will operate the alarm. The programming of the fob can only be done by a Meta dealer or alarm specialist who has the correct coding equipment. The code is only ever found on a red or blue codecard supplied with the alarm, it is never found inside the fob or anywhere on the alarm system which is fitted to the vehicle.

However sometimes the supplying dealer or previous owner etc has added the code. The code may also be found on a receipt or on a supplied certificate depending whether the supplying dealer has added this information.

If the code is not available it will not be possible to code in a replacement fob however we may be able to re-code the alarm.

There are two types of coding technology, eight digit (older alarm systems) & sixteen digit (later type). The eight digit coded fobs always start or end with the letters TC1A or TC1B, the sixteen digit coded fobs usually contain letters (hexadecimal code). The eight digit coded fobs are of fixed code type (IE the code transmitted is always the same) and as such will work immediately with the corresponding alarm system. The sixteen digit coded fobs change their code everytime the button is pressed and as such it is not possible for someone to copy the code & transmit at a later time.

A new sixteen digit coded fob will not immediately work with it's corresponding alarm system, it needs to be programmed into the alarm by using a working fob, if a working fob is not available it will not be possible to make the fob work with the alarm.

To order a replacement 8 digit coded fob Click here

To order a replacement 16 digit coded fob Click here

To view all fobs on the online shop Click here


16 digit codedcard. The asterix next to each number represent how many remotes are programmed into the alarm (up to 7)

Re-coding The Alarm Brain


We can now re-code all later type Meta alarm systems with two new fobs & a new 16 digit code number. Older Meta alarm systems can not be re-coded, if the codecard for these alarms is lost the only option is to either remove the alarm or replace with another.

The alarms that can be re-coded are: the M870, M8700, M2087, M996, M928, M99T, M99T2, M187, M871 and HPA range of alarms systems with two new fobs and a new codecard for future. If the alarm fitted to your vehicle is not listed it will not be possible to re-code it. Its is also not possible to re-code any of the motorcycle alarms which includes the Legos3, DefComT, M351, M355, M357, M357T & M357TV2.

 

Quick guide to locating the Alarm Brain in your vehicle

If you are unsure of what model alarm is fitted to your vehicle it will have to be located. All Meta alarms begin with the letter 'M' followed by a number I.E. M99T or M8700 etc. Firstly look under the bonnet for the siren, once located inspect the cable coming from it, if the cable is very thin (only a few wires encased in a rubber/plastic sheath) this is just a siren and the actual alarm control brain will be hidden somewhere under the dash (known as a modular alarm).

M11/M07 siren & SC1T2 siren
The M870, M8700 & M2087 look similar to the SC1T2

If the siren has a sticker (usually found on the underside of the siren - unbolt for easier access) if the model numbers are M07, M11 or SC1T2 these are just sirens and the alarm control box will be hidden somewhere under the dash. If the siren is the SC1T2 the alarm fitted will be the M99T2.

If there are quite a few wires (or a thick cable sheath) coming from the siren this indicates it to be the actual alarm system (known as a compact alarm) on it should be a sticker with the model number, it may be necessary to unbolt the siren as the sticker is on the underside. In all cases the model number begins with the letter 'M', I.E. M870, M8700 or M2807 etc. Once found contact the office for more info.

If the vehicle is fitted with just a siren, the alarm brain will be found somewhere under the dash, the easiest way to find the unit is either follow one of the sensor wires (usually fitted either side of the windscreen pillars) or the LED wire or the siren wire which should all lead you to the unit. Again once found there should be a sticker with the model number and again in all cases begins with the letter 'M', I.E. M99 or M996 etc. The control box can vary in size roughly from a paperback book to a box a little larger than a packet of cigarettes, in all cases there will be a large number of wires, containing a dozen or more. Once found contact the office with this information.

Common Meta alarm control ECU's

We can only re-code later Meta alarms such as the M870, M8700, M2087, M996, M928, M99T, M99T2, M187, M871 and HPA range with two fobs and a new code-card, in many cases we can offer an exchange item so it will be a simple case of plug and play for replacing it.

For more information about re-coding alarms Click Here

Or call the office on 0208 677 1999

Meta M999T Fobs

Self coding fobs:
The Meta M999T alarm system uses a self coding system for programming, the fob does not need pre-coding however a 5 digit pin code is required without which it will not be possible to code in a new fob. Coding instructions are supplied with each fob


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Motorcycle Fobs

For M357 range of bike alarms a 5 digit pin number (company code) is required for coding in new fobs, without which it will not be possible.

 

 

16 digit coded remotes

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The M99 alarm system was also fitted as standard to these cars


Alfa GTV Fiat Coupe Lotus Ellise VX220 TVR
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Re-coding the M99T & M99T2

 

Touchkeys for the M33T & M36T Immobilisers

RK36S Touchkey

For the Meta M36T and M33 range of immobilisers. Supplied with programming instructions. This key will also function with the Serpi Star Gemel 733 immobiliser.

Please note you will require a working touchkey to program a new key into the immobiliser brain. If this key is lost or damaged (non functioning) you will have to replace or remove the entire unit.

Once a RK36S touchkey has been programmed into either the M33 or M36 immobiliser unit it will be impossible to program the same key into another immobiliser. For this reason we are unable to take back unwanted touchkeys.

Both the M33 and M36 can accept up to 5 keys, when this maximum is reached the immobiliser brains will need to be reset by a service agent so to be able to accept a new touchkey. Supplied with comprehensive programming instructions.

RK36 Touchkey Buy Online

Programming Touchkeys for the M33T & M36T

 

Faulty M36 Immobiliser

If your Meta immobiliser is no longer responding to the touchkey, look inside the socket for three connection pins, two on one side & one pin in the centre position on the other side, if any of the pins are missing replace the socket

Click here to purchase a replacement socket

Meta Replacement Remote Empty Cases

Information showing which circuit boards fit which fobs. More Info/Buy online click here

 

Programming instructions
(programming links also found on top right hand corner of this page)

 

 

 

Meta Links
Re-coding Meta alarms

Programming Instructions (pdf):


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