Just realized that our alarm system has the beeping/buzzer function to signal arming and disarming alarm. Did some research and managed to successfully program mine with the buzzer function

HM purposely deactivated the function, not sure why, and SCs reluctant to activate it for me. Asked me to go to Cobra, to get it activated and they do not want to be involved if anything wrong were to happen. Went to Cobra Tmn Tun, but the technician forgot to asked me to bring the PIN number for the alarm, which is needed to program. So went back and did some research, got this dealer's manual and DIY it and it was successful.

Something to share with you guys
Directions to program our Cobra Bridge 4400 system:
http://www.m-sjoberg-ab.se/pdf/Manual/4400...l_06DE2399B.pdf

Take note : Pg 25 : List of Programmable Functions,
Pg: 28 : How to Program , Pg 29 : Functions Tables.

For those who are lazy to read, here are brief instructions to do it.
1) Disarm your car

2) open driver's door,

3) Click open your bonnet,

4) put in your key switch it to ON, wait 15 seconds,

5) Tricky Part: KEY IN PIN Number @ the control panel button next to your ignition switch (Cobra PIN provided by HM when they handed over the keys to you), On how to key in Pin, please refer to the PIN Card behind. IF SUCCESSFUL, you can see the INDICATOR LIGHTS blink once. Else if you do not see it, take out key and wait 5-10 seconds before repeating Part 4.

6) Once you see the INDICATOR LIGHTS blink, press the control panel button and hold it (Approx 3 Seconds) till you hear a BEEEEEP continuously. (ok now its activated). You can let go now.

7) To adjust the volume of the Buzzer function, press the control panel button again to adjust from volume 0 - volume 7 (being the loudest). Press once to upgrade from volume 1 to 2, press once again to 2-3 and so forth, once volume has reached volume 7, the next press would be silent, meaning its volume 0. Adjust to liking.

8) After adjusting, remove key. close door, close bonnet.

9) Test your alarm now.... !

I'm loving the buzzing function now, too bad our alarm does not have the auto lock function, else it definitely would be programable. Not too sure about the volumetric sensors too. According to Cobra technician, our exact alarm model is Cobra 4465 (not too sure if its the right model tho), perhaps do more research and see what can be done from there.

Here is the brochure for our alarm and its functions: Cobra Bridge 4400 Brochure

Technically, if HM is complaining bout warranty of the alarm if they hear the sound, we can just switch it off anytime we want when we send it to service or if we want to get something replaced.

This post has been edited by gadgets2us: Feb 11 2012, 03:34 PM

wowww... this really works? i gotta go try it then... thanks very much bro! i've always wanted to enable/install a "BEEP" sound for locking, and "BEEP BEEP" sound for unlocking our doors. even considered installing a buzzer once, at a car mod shop (the technician advised me not to do this, as it will involve cutting into existing alarm cabling).

so if this really does work, i'll be super happy

It surely will work, else u can come over Kepong, I do it for u FOC lol.

BTW, after enabling the function, ARMING = BEEP BEEP, DISARMING = BEEP.


This post has been edited by gadgets2us: Feb 11 2012, 04:35 PM

haha... I'm in Penang bro... a little far from Kepong

OK later in try in the evening when it's not so hot outside... really looking fwd to getting arm-disarm buzzer sounds back!

THIS SHOULD BE UP IN THE FIRST PAGE!!!

Thanks for the info, will try later

Nice one. Thanks for sharing. Happy Weekend!

OK looks like I'm stuck at the "tricky part" (your step #5). When I start keying in my 4-digit PIN, after I key in the 2nd number, the indicator lights blink THREE times. Then the control panel button lights up. It only goes away if I take out my ignition key.

Have tried this over the last 15 mins... can't seem to enter the whole 4-digit PIN properly and see the indicator blink ONCE.

Hmmm... anyone got any tips?

Each time you key in your number, let's say your pin 1234, you press 1x (you'll see a red light while u press it), then you'll see a 1.5second red light, start pressing immediately 2x ( you'll see 2x red light blink). And so forth.
Count the number of red light blinks as u press your digits. Missing the red blink means u have not pressed the button correctly. Takes a few tries to get it right.
Make sure u do not pause too long between digits. Not more than 2 seconds.

damn.... its like defusing a bomb. OK thx bro... will retry again tmrw

Sweet, you are great! This forum is just great!

I still remember asking SA for this when collecting car and they quoted RM400 for adding some buzzer by accessories shop to get the beeping. Probably they drive the car out, program it and collect RM400 for nothing.

The alarm beeper is illegal to be used in EU countries (also mentioned in the manual) probably due to noise pollution reason, that's why it is disabled by default. If Honda service center claims that enabling the beeper would void warranty, I would really want to hear what excuse they are going to give for that (they could be claiming the vibration from the buzzer could possibly shatter some engine components, they are so used to coming out with excuse that sounded silly, hahaha). Come to think about it, there could be a possibility that most of the SA or service center doesn't even know about this because whenever alarm got problem, they send it to Cobra instead of servicing it themselves. And being typical mentality of our local service line, if that is not their job, they will not have the curiosity to find out more.

Reading through the manual that you shared out, I noticed there are some additional function that interest me e.g. the auto-arming and the programming of additional remote control to arm/disarm the alarm (which HM quoted a surprisingly shocking price for additional remote). Sadly, my car is now in workshop after accident so I only get a chance to try those out when I get my car back. And I just got news that they are short of parts (the rear bumper), so the wait could be a longer ones than expected.

In the mean time, good luck for those who is adventurous to try this out, excellent job to gadgets2us for finding this out and most importantly sharing this out for the benefit for the forum community.

This post has been edited by cbinn: Feb 11 2012, 10:18 PM

Thanks @gadgets2us for providing the guidelines for enable the buzzer alarm which everyone are wanting for this.

I just try myself and it works. Kudos to the instructions for checking with Cobra technician about this.

I shall edit this on the front page... Really awesome and i can no need to see my hazard light but just hear the buzzer. Damn brilliant indeed.

nice tips!

Just tried it but i only get 23 beeps on locking but none on unlocking.

Great. It works Thanks for sharing. My car had beep beep sound. hahah Lock will had 2 beeps, unlock 1 beep.

BTW, i just install this yesterday.

Convenient Hook, i like this, easy to put my teh tarik
Easy to install but you need to drill hole.




And my LED side step





This post has been edited by orbclyne: Feb 12 2012, 09:17 AM

One of the greatest information we appreciate! Thanks!

@orbclyne

can you share with us where and how much u paid for the "hook" ?
seem like from genuine honda accessories part. hehe .

Its original Honda.
Bought online http://www.japanparts.com/
Price ~ RM140 including postage. It will took just one week to arrive.

Current price 2,340 yen(JPY) 91.26 MYR for the hook only. Expensive.

Probably we can group buy, save shipping cost. There are few things i'm still interested.

This post has been edited by orbclyne: Feb 12 2012, 12:26 PM

Was trying the alarm guide.

I cant to get it right though...


1) after open door, and bonnet, we leave those two open?

after click the pin, 1234.

press x, blink, press 2x, blink, press 3x, blink, press 4x blink.


after press X, do we start to press '2x' while the red light is blinking? or immediately after the in between digits red light is off?

I can't seems to get it right >.<

*** Got it
Leave doors, and bonnet open.
After press X, wait a bit, it'll red light.. wait a bit again before u press the 2nd number.
I was too anxious in pressing it the 1st few rounds. Can't press the number again immediately after u see the 'registering blink'

Great tips, thanks! We got a free upgrade! Hahaha.. like easter eggs!

This post has been edited by eltaria: Feb 12 2012, 01:22 PM

does your engine have to be running/on (i.e. start the car) when you do this? or just put the ignition key to either slot number I or II is enuff?

**UPDATE**

OK, finally managed to get it enabled.... YESSSSSS! Engine doesn't have to be running - put key in, turn to slot #2 enough. Works very nicely - get beep sound when locking/unlocking



This post has been edited by infinitium: Feb 12 2012, 01:50 PM

Slot two is enough, I just wait until the engine check light is gone.. abt 20 sec.
And noise level 2 is loud enough for me.. can't imagine setting it to 7, unless u want to hear it across the street
Good to find missing cars in parking lots though

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Added on February 12, 2012, 3:01 pmPost for thought....

http://cars.about.com/od/2010hondainsight/...ht_junjul10.htm

This is from a long term review of Insight, some of you may have read.
I just highlight this.. since it drives home the exact point why such technology exists, and what HM is doing with the fixed service interval is running in direct CONTRA to why such features is included in the 1st place.

Summary
The oil change notification feature in our cars is supposed to help in reducing maintenance and services, and is aimed to avoid fixed service intervals...

In my March update, when the Insight had its first "A1" service, I mentioned that the owner's manual calls for changing the oil but not the oil filter. Miller Honda changed the filter anyway (sneaky!), which was okay with me, as I was wondering why anyone would do an oil change without a new filter. I asked my contact at Honda about this, and he had a very good answer.

"We've found that the oil filter works just fine for two oil-change cycles. Though oil filters can be recycled to some extent, many end up in landfills. So by re-using the filter, we can reduce waste without affecting the longevity of the engine. It also reduces the cost of maintenance for the owner. It's the same reason we use the electronic 'maintenance minder' rather than fixed service intervals. We're taking advantage of the technology and years of experience with our vehicles to save our owners money."

A very valid point -- too bad the dealerships in my area haven't gotten the message. In fact, it's too bad I didn't get the message before my first oil change. Still, I'm loving these long oil change intervals -- 11,000 miles for the first service, 12,000 mile for the second -- because once again we're using less oil (and spending less money) than we did with our old Accord.

This post has been edited by eltaria: Feb 12 2012, 03:02 PM