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Faulty communication with the siren of the alarm system in the Ford Ranger 2007 - tips and experiences wanted

Hey guys, I have a question about my alarm system. It's been acting up recently and I remember an error message I came across once - "communication siren alarm system faulty". I drive a 2007 Ford Ranger with a gasoline engine and 147419 km on the clock. Have any of you ever had the same problem and can possibly report how it was solved in the workshop? My last experience with the garage wasn't the best, so I'm hoping for some tips from you. Thanks in advance.

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A 2007 Ford Ranger owner is experiencing issues with the alarm system, specifically an error message indicating "communication siren alarm system faulty." A similar problem was resolved for another Ford Ranger owner by replacing and reprogramming the control unit, which had caused broader electrical issues. It is suggested to have the control unit checked and potentially replaced to resolve the alarm system problem.

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MarKunz89

Hey, I had a similar problem with my 2004 Ford Ranger. It was actually a serious problem as my control unit was faulty. It ended up messing up my whole electrical system, including the alarm system. The garage had to replace my control unit and reprogram everything. It took some time, but then everything worked smoothly again. I would recommend having everything checked. A defective control unit should not be underestimated. I hope this helps a little.

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PetraBenz (community.author)

Hey, thanks for the tip about the control unit. I didn't have anything like that on my radar. Do you remember roughly what you had to pay for it and whether any other problems arose afterwards? I'd like to have a bit of certainty before I go to the garage.

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MarKunz89

Hey, sure, no problem. The repair of the control unit cost me around €1000 last time - not a lot of money, but it just had to be done. Since then, everything has been running smoothly again, including the alarm system. The error message "communication siren alarm system faulty" is gone and since the visit to the mechanic it hasn't annoyed me any more. It's always good to have a little planning security. Hopefully this has helped you a little.

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PetraBenz (community.author)

Super! Then I'll probably have to open my wallet a bit. Thank you for sharing your experiences with me. At least now I have an idea of what to expect and can plan accordingly. I'll definitely report back on how it went in the workshop. See you then!

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