Alfa 164 Technical Service Bulletin 40.95.01 with updates from 40.95.03

Information: 1995 164 Alarm System

Models: All 1995 164 Models

Date: 02/16/95

The 1995 164 Alarm System differs from the 1994 models in 5 ways.

  1. The LED located on the dome light panel receiver flashes differently during programming than on the '94 models.
  2. The first key fob remote MEMORIZED is no longer used to open the receiver memory to allow the programming subsequent key fob remotes
  3. : The Alarm System will automatically "Lock-Out" any further memorization of key fob remotes after the system is operated a certain number of times OR when a 4 digit "Lock-Out" code is manually entered into the system. After the system is "Locked-Out", the 4 digit code (found on the tag accompanying the remote) must be manually imputed in order to open the system memory to allow programming additional remotes.
  4. The Alarm System will "chirp" when if it is activated IF one of the doors, the trunk or the hood are not fully closed.
The "Lock-Out" code will be needed if a key fob remote is ever replaced. Please record the 4 digit pass-code onto the PDI repair order and have the owner of vehicle record pass-code and store for future use.

On the assembly line, the dome light panel receivers are programmed with a "UNIVERSAL" code used for post-production testing. During P.D.I. the dome light panel receiver must be re-programmed with the supplied key fob remotes in order to "erase" the "UNIVERSAL" programming. Up to 4 remotes can be MEMORIZED. If a 5th is MEMORIZED, the programming for the first remote will be "erased"

NOTE: Up to 4 remotes can be MEMORIZED. If a 5th is MEMORIZED, the programming for the first remote will be "erased"

PROGRAMMING THE RECEIVER AT PDI (Memory not "Locked-Out")

  1. Using a suitable tool (bal) point pen, paper clip, etc.) press and hold the programming button on the receiver located next to the infra-red sensor, on the overhead dome light panel. At this point, the LED located next to the infra-red sensor will begin to flash.
  2. While keeping the programming button on the dome light panel receiver depressed, point the remote at the receiver, hold it at least 10 inches from the receiver, and squeeze the remote to activate it. After a short delay, the dome light panel receiver LED will come on continuously indicating that the code has been received.

    NOTE: Do not squeeze the key fob remote more than once. If you do, the receiver may not accurately record the signal. If the signal is not accurately MEMORIZED, the operation must be repeated from the beginning of step #1.

  3. Release the programming button on the dome light panel receiver. The LED will then go out, indicating that the "UNIVERSAL" code has been cancelled and the new code has been programmed.
  4. Repeat this procedure for subsequent key fob remotes.
  5. After all key fob remotes have been MEMORIZED, "Lock-Out" the receiver memory by performing the "Memory Lock-Out Procedure".

MEMORY LOCK-OUT PROCEDURE

  1. Using a suitable tool (ball point pen, paper clip, etc.) press the dome light panel receiver button for approximately 2 seconds. Release the button
  2. The LED will begin to flash when you first press the button but will stop when you release it after the 2 seconds: a second later the LED will flash briefly, signaling you to enter the first digit of one of the 4 digit "Lock-Out" codes.
  3. Press the button on the receiver the same number of times as the first number of the code ( if, for example the code is 5,2,0,3. for example, press the button 5 times).
  4. After each digit of the code is entered wait for the LED to flash briefly confirming the entry and signaling you to enter the next digit.
  5. Repeat the process entering all 4 digits. If, as in the case of the above example, one digit is "0", do not press the button, but wait until the LED flashes again, requesting the entry of the next digit.
  6. After correctly entering the 4th digit, the LED will not come back on. This indicated that the code was correctly entered and the memory has been successfully "Locked-Out".

    If however, the LED does come on, a mistake was made imputing the "Lock-Out" code or the code inputted does not match one of the MEMORIZED remotes. NOTE: If someone forgets to lock the memory after programming, the system will automatically "Lock-Out" the memory after the Alarm is activated 256 times.

OPENING A "LOCKED-OUT" MEMORY TO PROGRAM NEW REMOTES

  1. Using a suitable tool (ball point pen, paper clip, etc.) press the dome light panel receiver button for approximately 2 seconds. Release the button
  2. The LED will begin to flash when you first press the button but will stop when you release it after the 2 seconds: a second later the LED will flash briefly, signaling you to enter the first digit of one of the 4 digit "Lock-Out" codes.
  3. Press the button on the receiver the same number of times as the first number of the code ( if, for example the code is 5,2,0,3. for example, press the button 5 times).
  4. After each digit of the code is entered wait for the LED to flash briefly confirming the entry and signaling you to enter the next digit.
  5. Repeat the process entering al) 4 digits. If, as in the case of the above example, one digit is "0", do not press the button, but wait until the LED flashes again . requesting the entry of the next digit.
  6. After correctly entering the 4th digit, the LED will begin to flash indicating the "Lock-Out" code has been successfully entered. [ Proceed to step "A" before the LED stops flashing, (flashes only 10 seconds).]

    At this point, a new remote can be MEMORIZED. To memorize the code of the new remote, proceed as tollows:

    1. Using a suitable tool (ball point pen, paper clip, etc.) press and hold the programming button on the receiver. [ You must do this while the LED is flashing in step #6.]
    2. While keeping the programming button on the dome light receiver depressed, hold the key fob remote at least 10 inches from the receiver, point the remote at the receiver and squeeze the remote to activate it. After short delay, the receiver LED will come on continuously indicating that the code has been received.

      NOTE: Do not squeeze the key fob remote more than once. If you do, the receiver may not accurately record the signal. If the signal is not accurately MEMORIZED, the operation must be repeated from the beginning.

    3. Release the programming button on the dome light panel receiver. The LED will then go out, indicating that the remote was successfully MEMORIZED. The memory "Lock-Out" will instantly reset. If another remote must be MEMORIZED, the "Opening a Locked-Out Memory Procedure" must be followed again.

[ Print within brackets designates updated info from original TSB]

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