10-18-2005, 07:25 PM
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AF Newbie
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Location: Syracuse, New York
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Alarm Problem
Hey guys, I got a 96 3.8 auto, and when i bought it (used), the lock/unlock/trunk/alarm button-key wasnt working, still isnt (had the car for 2 days now, loving it). So i need to unlock the door with the key, once i do that, 3 seconds later, the alarm goes off, and i have to race to get the key in the ignition to start it. It doesnt have a manual, im gonna be buying one, but if any of you guys now how to fix my problem, that would be great.
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10-18-2005, 07:42 PM
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The President
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Willoughby, Ohio
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Re: Alarm Problem
have you replaced the battery in the remote?
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10-18-2005, 07:48 PM
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AF Newbie
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Re: Alarm Problem
yes i have, last night in fact, and it did not help, waste of 4 dollars, it seems the person who owned it before me did a stupid thing and stuck a pen into the unlock button, because it has a hole in it, and has ink on the chip board. if i could figure out how the alarm system worked, that would be a great step to not having to jump in my car, and turning the key in world record times.
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10-18-2005, 07:50 PM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: Alarm Problem
can u get the ink off the chip ? maybe open up the remote and us something soft like a q-tip or something like that?
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10-18-2005, 07:53 PM
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The President
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Re: Alarm Problem
otherwise you'll hafta purchase a new or used remote and have it programmed to your car. you can prolly find one for cheap on ebay, and i'm sure someone here can explain how to program it to you.
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1990 300ZX TT
1991 Camaro RS 355
1998 Tahoe 4x4
1999 F355 Spyder
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10-18-2005, 07:55 PM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: Alarm Problem
yea last time i checked there were quite a few remotes on ebay. some came with a program guide.
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10-18-2005, 08:09 PM
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AF Newbie
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Re: Alarm Problem
alright, so i get that, but until then, is there anyway to stop the alarm from going off after unlocking the door? it kinda odd for it to go off, after ive gotten into the car with a key, not a crowbar.
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10-18-2005, 08:12 PM
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Re: Alarm Problem
dont think there is.
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10-18-2005, 08:24 PM
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The President
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Re: Alarm Problem
look and see if there's a fuse you can pull to disable it.
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10-18-2005, 09:02 PM
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AF Newbie
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Re: Alarm Problem
alright, but without a manual that could be difficult right? well thanks guys for the help, looks like im gonna go with a remote from ebay, 15-30 bucks, not too bad.
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10-18-2005, 09:09 PM
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could always just snip some wires and manually unlock the door 
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10-18-2005, 09:34 PM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: Alarm Problem
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Originally Posted by greesemunkee7
could always just snip some wires and manually unlock the door |
Seems like a solution to me... of course I have manual windows....
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lol, u guys are dummmmmmmmmmmmb im 14 n i know more. i gotta 88 camaro.
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Originally Posted by sportlinetta
would that mean get a new cylinder or plug???
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10-19-2005, 08:25 PM
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AF Newbie
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haha no need, im pretty happy right about now, i gave the board a good cleaning, and now it works fine, i was surprised to see it functioning. thanks a lot you guys for your help. i can tell this forums a really helpful community. knowing me im gonna need your guys' help a lot, 
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