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Either that or a long goosed battery, an overnight transient power fail, followed by the overheating charging circuit finally taking the rest with it?

Bells are fairly universal, and sensors and cables can work with any brand of replacement. Personally, I would replace with a Scantronic 9651 as it comes with full instructions and you get a full LCD screen; others might recommend something similar like a Pyronix Euro etc... However. most important, before you do anything, is to test each cable to each device (inc. the bell) individually to rule out damage, shorts, or opens. Your son should be more than capable of this as it's pretty much the same process as testing any cable and not just an alarm thing. Personally, I would also take the opportunity to upgrade the PIR sensors at the same time, but let us know what the cables are like first!

This system is pretty obsolete; I wouldn't recommend any of the newer models personally, it's also very, very old. Do you still have your original Nokia 3310? Probably not! Has the battery been tested with a proper battery testing device, or has a voltage just been taken? Are you sure it's actually charging? As above it sounds as if it's completely gone now, either a PSU failure or a short from the tinkering (or, damaged cables that also caused the initial fault - possibly rodents)

Ah right, never used the standalone part, just an expander (once). There is a Ricochet > Wintex port on board the expander though isn't there, or am I imagining it?

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Trying to get into Jimmys good books, eh?

I guess it goes out of date like any other fruity drink. Find anything else decent in the bins at Nisa?

It seems to be the trailers breaking away etc... that causes the vast majority of deaths, rather than towbar failure. Here's one that happened in our area http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-38119069

Come on Grandad, that's what the quote button's for! (joke)

Not really, I see exactly what you're saying; but the fact is towbars kit are fully available - heavily marketed, even, through the retail accessories brochures of most car manufacturers. These are not aimed at mechanics, or towbar fitters, but the general public / end user.

Through the 'Ricochet only' serial port via Wintex I guess? It looks like you need a conventional expander AND a relay card that simulates the panel... http://www.texe.com/uk/uploads/Expansion_Kits_Booklet_Web_4.pdf

Yes, Texe now have a standalone Rx module for Ricochet

As above, each towbar is effectively custom made for each model / platform, which will come from new with towbar mounting points - don't we agree the biggest problem with 'DIY' alarms is the design, so not a true comparison, as any thinking or room for potential bodging is removed from the process with a modern towbar kit. If you can't tighten 4 bolts up (6 in my case) you really shouldn't be driving. Mine did have torque, btw, but that's what a torque wrench is for.

When used to essentially connect legacy equipment, I don't see as much of an issue.

Yes, as per PJ, the 762r 2 channel 'universal' (all faults, batt etc... indicated via relays) with very handy options for a range of external antennae via BNC socket for extra range inc. 1/4 (locally mounted) and 1/2 wave (external grade via a flying lead), as well as the PCB one on board. Now comes in Eaton branded boxes so very much a current product - for better or worse.

They were out of stock of Clifford that day at ADI?

I'm a little surprised there is still money in towbars (like alarms) When I bought one for my Fiat Panda all the bolts and/or tappings etc... were already on the car and I had it fitted in about 15 minutes... Same with the wiring loom, other than drilling a hole for the external socket itself, fitting was just a case of unplugging looms to the rear lights and plugging in a 'T' harness to 'tap off' the signals. Both Westfalia and I guess most modern cars the same due to the 'new' (wasn't it about 2001-2?) type approval standards? In the old days it seemed there was a bit of skill to fitting towbars that involved drilling, welding, and everything.

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According to the manual page you've photographed, it should be fine... I'm guessing you've done a panel cold start?

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Hi Adam, welcome. Throw a few samples our way (even if just on loan) and we can give you an honest appraisal. We have previously done the same for Webway Nano kit.

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Yes, you need a keypad... However... unless you need all 48 zones, you might be better off with a http://www.texe.com/uk/uploads/PremierElite12-W_LIVE_web_6.pdf If you only use the keypad in an 'emergency' it can be hidden away just as you would with the 48 CCU.

So, reading between the lines, the previous error was also a 'missing keypad'. The Scantronic 9651 (I'm assuming) and 9943 keypad are really not known for this and I've seen some proper dogs dinners that have never displayed this fault. Was the entirety of the wiring replaced? Would it be easy for you to do so? It would not surprise me if it was something silly like a badly terminated terminal at the unit end that was overlooked even when they re-routed. How many times has it happened since you moved in?