What kind of alarm comes on when I turn the ignition on?
I have a used 1999 crownline 5 liter 20 foot bow rider. I have had the boat for the last 3 years and recently, coming out of winter storage an alarm goes off whenever I put the key in the ignition and turn the power on to the dash (not started engine). The alarm is a single tone, no beep.
Why does my car alarm go off when I unlock the door?
You should get a warning if the battery in your fob is getting weak. If you unlock and open the door you will get five short warning beeps from the horn……this is enough time to get in and turn the key on. Once you turn the key on, the alarm is disabled and will not sound.
What happens when you turn on the factory alarm?
Once you turn the key on, the alarm is disabled and will not sound. Since you know the drill now, just be prepared to get in and turn the key on as quickly as possible. I cannot speak for other manufacturers but GM products with factory alarms have operated in this manner for over ten years.
Can a unworn key turn an ignition cylinder?
Or, an unworn key may not turn a worn ignition cylinder, as they haven’t “worn together.” How To Fix It: The best way to do this is to get a new lockset, with new keys and a new cylinder. You might consider getting a matched lockset that includes the door and trunk cylinders.
How often should you insert and remove the ignition key?
You may insert and remove the ignition key thousands of times every year, wearing the key and tumblers ever-so-slightly every time. Heavy keychains can add more stress to the ignition cylinder, increasing wear. After a while, the key may fall out of the cylinder or be unable to turn out of the lock position.
Or, an unworn key may not turn a worn ignition cylinder, as they haven’t “worn together.” How To Fix It: The best way to do this is to get a new lockset, with new keys and a new cylinder. You might consider getting a matched lockset that includes the door and trunk cylinders.
Once you turn the key on, the alarm is disabled and will not sound. Since you know the drill now, just be prepared to get in and turn the key on as quickly as possible. I cannot speak for other manufacturers but GM products with factory alarms have operated in this manner for over ten years.
What happens if you unlock the door and the alarm goes off?
If you unlock and open the door you will get five short warning beeps from the horn……this is enough time to get in and turn the key on. Once you turn the key on, the alarm is disabled and will not sound. Since you know the drill now, just be prepared to get in and turn the key on as quickly as possible.