Originally Posted by
alaxfire
Yes, the alarm does have it's own battery, but most are toast by now.
As to battery drain, you can remove the neg (-) battery cable and connect a multimeter between it and the neg battery post. You should see around 35 ma normal drain.
If you see a heap more, start plucking fuses till you locate the source circuit.
I always wanted to use multimeter
thanks for the heads up I will check it up over the weekend. I am also doing search on the forum and I think I nailed the issue.
I am posting my find for someone else who might have this problem in future.
Crossfire Alarm Issue! - CrossfireForum.org <-- The Siren Module has the dreaded "Cricket on Crack" syndrome.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ying-bird.html <-- Actual alarm needs to be replaced.
Part # 5124443AB
ChryslerPartsDirect.Com
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Old Part Number: 5124443AA (replaced by newer version AB)
New Part Number: 5124443AB
Part Name: SIREN ALARM
MSRP
$185.00
Online Price
$129.50 (quoted on June 13,2013)
Update:
Chrysler dealer wants $291 and they don't have it in stock either. However, the part guy gave me Mercedes part number and said I can check up with them as well. I usually find Merc parts to be $100 cheaper. Part number is A2198203226.
Got off the call with Merc and they are selling it for $202 Canadian. FYI for anyone out there.