Autowatch remote controls

The Autowatch range of alarms use two types of remote controls, the older range such as the 76Rl, 77Rl, 79Rl, 176RL, 276RLi, 277RL, 330Rl & 376Rl use the fixed code remotes, these fobs have to be pre-programmed by a supplying dealer. The 330RL can be programmed with any 376-300 fixed coded fob using a five digit code found on the main alarm brain (see locating the override code below).

The later alarms such as the 88, 160, 161, 172, 186, 188, 246 & 346 use the self coding (randomly encrypted) type. Externally both these remotes look exactly the same, the only way to tell the difference is the colour of the led fitted to the older coffin shaped fobs or the code number on the back on later peanut shaped fobs.

Older coffin shaped remote fobs (above) are no longer available and have been replaced by peanut shaped fobs, however empty cases can still be purchased

Self coded remotes are marked with the code 225-000 fixed coded fobs are marked 376-300.

Early Autowatch remote controls use a fixed code while the later remotes use random encryption for transmitting the signal to the main alarm unit. Both can look like the remote in the above photo. The fixed code fob has a red led, the self coded fob has a green led. If the fob you have has a green LED go to the 'Later Autowatch Remotes' section below. For fixed coded fobs please read the next few paragraphs.

On the fixed coded fob the code number is found ONLY on a green, yellow or orange round label stuck on the crystal which in turn is mounted on the circuit board (looks like a flat circular watch battery) inside the remote, the code number can be 4 or 5 digits long. Other numbers whether hand written or printed on the circuit board have no relevance to coding. On later peanut shaped fobs the number is found on a white label (see below)