The Cobra AB7928 has been around for a good 10 years now, but despite its age has features which are sadly lacking from most of the rival brands here in New Zealand. Ultrasonics come as standard along with a digital battery back-up siren.
One of the strongest points with the AB7928 is the immobiliser housing which is a sealed attack proof unit that is connected to the main alarm module via a digital data wire. This means that even if it is located it is not possible to simply undo the screws and pop it open and by-pass the Immobiliser cuts.
Cobra 2 Button Remote
The larger button arms/disarms the alarm and the second button will turn off the ultrasonic sensors and additional sensors and act as a panic button.
One odd thing with the AB7928 is that there are no arm/disarm chirps so you have to look for the indicator flash to confirm. This can be quite annoying at times.
The remote controls, despite the odd appearance are very rugged and have certainly passed the test of time, they are also great to use in the dark as the main button has a nipple in the centre making it easy to locate with your thumb.
Over-ride Touch Key
Cobra seem to have over done the over-ride options on this model as the alarm not only has an additional touch key (in-case the remote ever fails) as well as a 4 digit pin number. Personally I wouldn’t want the over-ride touch key cluttering up my key-ring but it is certainly easier than having to use a pin number.
The one thing that is missing is a pager output but on the whole this remains a solid alarm.
Note: Both a working Touch Key, and the 4 digit pin code are required to program a new remote.
RRP: 700.00 No Long Available.
Insurance Approved: Thatcham Cat 1
Note: The AB7928 is no longer in production and as a result of this the Thatcham CAT 1 approval has now expired (January 2012).
Obsessive Rating:
Getting old and no longer in production but still better then most!
OVERVIEW
Features:
- Digital Battery Back-up Siren
- Ultrasonic Sensors
- Two 2 Button Remotes
- Door Open Warning Tones
- Dual Immobiliser
- Dash Mount LED Over-ride
- Touch Key Over-ride
- Panic Via Remote
Options:
- Controlled Window Closure
- Boot Pop
- Level Sensor
- Microwave Sensor
- PIR sensor
- Reed Switch
Additional information
Still supported in 2026
I still stock replacement remote controls and touch keys for the AB7928 as well as other parts share between various Cobra alarm systems.
Contact me if you are in NZ and need parts or servicing for your alarm. If you are overseas then Vodafone Automotive should be able to point you in the right direction.
Cobra 7928 varients
The whilst the AB7928 Was the only Thatcham CAT-1 Bridge series alarm sold in NZ there were other models available overseas.
- Cobra 7926
- Cobra 7927
- Cobra 7929
The photo below shows the basic features and differences
