gemini alarm not working

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Topic: gemini alarm not working

Posted By: jitru28
Subject: gemini alarm not working
Date Posted: September 15, 2008 at 5:35 AM

Hello.I have a 1994 Bmw E36 316 COMPACT,wich has an alarm installed by previous owner,a Gemini 7049.Alarm stopped working a week ago ,and i cant get it to function,remote control led is working when i push buttons,i changed batery but nothing happens.Led indicator of alarm is dead,i found the alarm installed under dash in the driver side ,fuses ar good,i have current +,and ground -.I also found a relay,and an auxiliary module wich has an led ,i think it is a senzor .How can i test alarm to see if its broken,or what is the problem?

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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 15, 2008 at 6:48 AM

if as you say fuses and ground(s) are ok, there are two things you can do. 1) Assume the remote is faulty and reprogramme or change. 2) Disconnect power plug from brain, wait 20 secs then plug back. Retry with remote. If this fails then the brain has failed. Remember we are talking Italian electronics here not US., but also remember the Gemini could be up to 14 years old. Gemini was the BMW UK official alarm around that time and I've removed and replaced dozens.

Posted By: jitru28
Date Posted: September 15, 2008 at 10:13 AM

If u know gemini alarm how to reprogram remote???The alarm stopped working i guess after i removed the batery from the car for 2-3hours.I disconected the brain for more then 20 sec but nothing...how can i tell if is working since the led is not working either.The led on the remote is working...

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 15, 2008 at 10:31 AM

Unfortunately, we never tried to repair them it just wasn't worth the effort we threw them and replaced them. If there is no agency/importer for Romania you will have to contact Gemini in Italy.

Posted By: jitru28
Date Posted: September 15, 2008 at 11:22 AM

Yes ,but i think they don't have that model ,on the alarm sas year 2002,but on gemini.ee the only site found,they dont have this model.BUT how to reprogramme the remote ?????-this i did not try,and if u know this alarm what would be a replacement brain from gemini or other brand that will use the same plug and wires as this model 7049 so that i dont have to go to electrician just simpl plug and play,or is not posible??..Thanks for everything

Posted By: jitru28
Date Posted: September 15, 2008 at 11:24 AM

And i forgot,what color codes are grounds,i only checked 2 blacks,one starts the horn,and the other nothing..

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 16, 2008 at 2:51 AM

BROWN

Posted By: jitru28
Date Posted: September 22, 2008 at 10:34 AM

Tell me u know the wiring color on this alarm or a diagram,i want to buy a keyless entry and to put it in the gemini's alarm place ,but i do not know the wiring color codes,The keyless i'm tryng to install is this

can i use the wires from the gemini instalation,or i should connect this to other wires?Is 1994 316 compact prewired for alarm? i could connect this to 12pin connector under dashboard,if it has this connector for alarms?

Posted By: jitru28
Date Posted: September 22, 2008 at 10:35 AM

Im posting again some of the text is missing....
Tell me u know the wiring color on this alarm or a diagram,i want to buy a keyless entry and to put it in the gemini's alarm place ,but i do not know the wiring color codes,The keyless i'm tryng to install is this. can i use the wires from the gemini instalation,or i should connect this to other wires?Is 1994 316 compact prewired for alarm? i could connect this to 12pin connector under dashboard,if it has this connector for alarms?