Startline alarm?

[Trev C]

Hello, new here and have spent far too long investigating something that is probably obvious! Looked at other topics that infer I might have an alarm.
I just picked up my new T6 camper yesterday, but find the manual more confusing than helpful, as with a startline model Transporter model, a 20 page booklet would probably have covered it.

I have the b pillar button that is used to deactivate the internal alarm sensor, so, does this mean I have an alarm? Van is 13 months old, ex hire van before conversion, so don't know if this was an extra fitted when new.. I also get Safe Lock Check on turning off ignition too, which might be another clue, if I've understood the manual.

Don't want to upset neighbours by doing a functional test, if it is alarmed, either.

 

[Loz]

I have the b pillar button that is used to deactivate the internal alarm sensor, so, does this mean I have an alarm?

Yes

 

[Trev C]

Thanks for the quick reply, an unexpected extra!

 

[Davenjo]

I think the Startline came with an immobiliser but no alarm but, as above, presence of B pillar button suggests an alarm as well - guess it was added as an extra??

Either way, I'd still be looking at some additional security, e.g. Tracker, mechanical immobiliser, etc.

Enjoy your new camper - happy and exciting times ahead!!

 

[Trev C]

We plan to get more security, but there is so much to buy for one of these vans, it will be a bit later. I'll contact my insurers, as it was insured without immobilser or alarm, as I couldn't say what was fitted, when I arranged it, prior to collection.

 

[Loz]

I assume it lights up when you press it? (With the drivers door open) and your indicators flash when you lock it with the remote?

 

[Trev C]

Yes to both, but had to pop out to check the switch, which goes between Amber and red when pushed.

 

[Loz]

Then your all good.

... now did you happen to notice if the locks made a double clunk when you locked it...?

 

[Trev C]

Yes, a double clunk.

 

[Loz]

Yes, a double clunk.

That's good, you have deadlocks as well.