What is the reason for the Buick GL8 alarm sounding for no reason?

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OIker
07/24/25 10:18am
Alarm sounding for no reason is due to poor contact of the alarm trigger switch on the hood. The following is an introduction about Buick: Buick: Buick (Buick) is an automobile brand marketed by General Motors in the United States, Canada, and China. It is sold in North America, China, CIS countries, and the Middle East. Hood: Made of rubber foam cotton and aluminum foil materials, it can reduce engine noise while isolating the heat generated by the engine during operation, effectively protecting the paint on the hood surface and preventing aging.
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StEmilio
08/11/25 5:27am
My GL8 also had this issue before, randomly going off in the middle of the night and causing neighbor complaints. After checking for a long time, I found the trunk sensor was stuck, setting off false alarms with the slightest vibration. This vehicle is equipped with a vibration sensor alarm system - even a falling leaf might trigger it. Other owners have encountered door lock failures, or poor contact in window lift mechanisms. The most hidden issue is wiring aging/short circuits - rodent-chewed wire harnesses are quite common. Don't rush to replace the battery or pull fuses - first check if all doors are properly closed, then observe if the alarm timing follows any pattern. If the problem persists, you'll really need to visit the dealership to connect diagnostic equipment and check trouble codes, otherwise the battery can easily get drained.
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