Hi guys, my alarm has been on the fazer for over 12 years now, iam trying to replace the alarm fob batterys, ive had the clear cover off but i dont think thats the right way. Any ideas?????
Just for information, I have the same META357T V2 alarm on my bike since 2003. The internal battery can last 7 to 15 years which means mine is unlikely to last much longer.
I presume from the description you have the rubbery waterproof one. Remove the screw, remove the little piece held on by the screw, working from the screw end as it is clipped at the other end. Remove the battery with circuit board attached. Note the lettering on the battery is facing away from the circuit board. Using a very small flat blade screwdriver lever the metal clip off. Remove the battery, put in the new one. Clip it back on to the circuit board, ensuring the clips are located on the space provided for them and not touching anything on the circuit board. Put it back together.
the battery have to be changed in around 30 secs to prevent having to recode it.
Not overly difficult to do when you have the Red Code Card..
If the internal battery is not holding a charge it will give 4 fast beeps on arming, then is is time to replace the unit.
If you get 4 beeps on disarming this means the bike battery is low in charge and you might want to charge or replace it.
The reason the units are sealed is to prevent tampering by owners and prevent thieves from dismantling them and removing the battery to silence the alarm. This is why they have a Category 1 Status. They are extremely reliable and many issues relate to alarms being poorly stored for a long period before being sold, as this reduces the internal battery life dramatically.
Meta sell a new unit with new code card and 2 fobs, which will fit into the present loom for around £125 and takes about 30 minutes to fit.