Power-Sounder (Vauxhall only)

Power-Sounder (Vauxhall only)  

Before disconnecting the battery's earth cable, the section "Disarming the Power-Sounder" should be noted. Relevant information may also be found on the sticker in the engine compartment.  

Arming the Power-Sounder:  

The Power-Sounder is automatically armed 15 seconds after the ignition is switched off.  

Triggering the alarm:  

After this, if the earth cable is disconnected from the battery or an alarm triggered by the ATWS alarm control unit, the Power-Sounder issues an acoustic alarm for a period of about 30 seconds.  

Disarming the Power-Sounder:  

There are four different methods of disarming:  

1  For servicing work on the vehicle, the Power-Sounder must be deactivated as follow: If the battery earth cable is disconnected within 15 seconds of the ignition being switched off, no alarm is triggered. The Power-Sounder remains deactivated until the vehicle's battery is reconnected.  

2  If the alarm is triggered by a signal from the ATWS control unit or by disconnecting the battery earth cable alarm, it is automatically reset about a period of 30 seconds. However, the Power-Sounder remains on standby.  

3  The acoustic alarm is cancelled if the alarm was triggered by a signal from the ATWS control unit and the signal disappears before the expiry of the alarm time (approx. 30 seconds).  

4  By switching on the ignition.