How do I remove Anti-theft alarm system?
Turn the key to unlock your car door, but don’t release it. Hold the key in this position for 20 to 30 seconds. This lets the system know you have the correct key, and it can allow you to bypass the alarm system. Some vehicles recognize the key simply by turning the key back and forth in the door lock key cylinder.
When to hit clear on service theft alarm?
The only thing is you’ll have to hit clear on the SID when it displays “Service Theft Alarm” every time you start up your car. If you ever have access to a TECH 2 you can have it switched to a horn chime when locking and unlocking the car. You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out / Change )
Is there a fix for service theft alarm?
If you hate clearing the “service theft alarm” every time you hop in the car then it’s not an expensive fix. But YES you absolutely can just remove it and have no issues whatsoever except an annoying notification on the SID. fixing the alarm system is a pain!
What does a message alarm system service required?
Anonymous 3006 Answers SOURCE: what does a message alarm system service required It means that the vehicle diagnostic system has detected a faulty alarm component and must be diagnosed and fixed.
What to do when anti theft system is out of sync?
At this point the car will not start, reinsert the fuse to reactive the system. This is known as a soft reboot of the immobilizer. Sometimes the anti theft system can out of sync due to a voltage spike or an operational error. Start by removing the battery’s negative cable and leave it disconnected for five minutes then reconnect the battery.
The only thing is you’ll have to hit clear on the SID when it displays “Service Theft Alarm” every time you start up your car. If you ever have access to a TECH 2 you can have it switched to a horn chime when locking and unlocking the car. You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out / Change )
If you hate clearing the “service theft alarm” every time you hop in the car then it’s not an expensive fix. But YES you absolutely can just remove it and have no issues whatsoever except an annoying notification on the SID. fixing the alarm system is a pain!
What to do if your car alarm is tampered with?
Some car alarms, when tampered with, prevent a car from starting as an anti-theft function. If you remove the fuse and cannot start the vehicle, you will have to take the car to a mechanic or dealer. Press the “panic” or buttons on your keychain remote to stop the alarm. Because the “panic” button can sound the car alarm, it can also stop it.
How much does a service theft alarm cost?
EDIT 8/18/2010: Auto & Truck Electronics decided to up their price three-fold. If you click the link it is now $110 for this repair. It’s still cheaper than a new one, but now it’s definitely DIY time. You can buy the batteries online and find the resistors too.