Hi Guys,

Maybe some can shed some light on this.
I have a late 99 s80which there strangely seems to be no alarm system.
Hmmmm i though such aluxury would have an alarm as std as the S80
is fully loaded with all options and costed a fortune new!
Maybe the Aussie S80 version had the alarm as an optional extra?
I really don't think mine came with an alarm from the factory.
Here's why
1:My keyfob/Remote has no panic button.(though i'm sure it's not a requirment for the alarm).
2:I can't see the alarm siren/module behined the front right or left gaurd/panel.(I have heard some of the s60'suse the horns as the audible device?).
3:There seems to be no wires going to either of the bonnet/hood latches.(This i am sure alone suggests there is no alarm).
4:No fuse in the alarm fuse space on the side of the dashboard (i did put a fuse in but no joy when i attempted to trigger the alarm).
I tested by locking the carwith the remote whilst inside then popping the doors,bonnet/hood,i also tried this with the window down & standing outside the car.
5:No tilt sensor in the boot/trunk under the fuse panel where is should be located (though i believe this is an option & noot required for the alarm).
6:The car does have the sun sensor & i have confirmed that the LED for the alarm is in there beside the photo diode for the sun sensor (the LED has never lit up).
7:the blinkers/indicators do flash when locking & unlocking the doors via the remote/keyfob or by unlocking by using the key in the doors.
I am keen to get some feedback on this as i really think this car should have come with the alarm as standard!
Can some please shed some light.

Thanks heaps

 

You certainly did your homework on this, huh? You may be right that the vehicle is market dependent. I looked at the vehicle specifications for the 99 and it stated that a security alarm was indeed standard equipment on the S80. I do think that the empty fuse location was intended for an auxiliary burglar alarm and not the regular security system. But its odd that you did not see a siren. One thing I did pick up from my reading: the security system takes 25 seconds to fully activate. So if your tests were done within that time frame from locking up you may want to give it another go.