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I have a 2001 dodge ram truck. I bought it with i think is a kill switch. I have a remote that i have to click before I can start the truck. But now its not working. There is power in the truck but when i push the button on my key chain, put the key in, and try to turn it does nothing and the power shuts off. How do i disable it so I can drive my car? I would rather not use it anymore as it is annoying now. Please help!

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You'll need to set off the alarm for a few seconds.
Then, look under the dash area for a button or, a toggle
switch. When you locate it, turn on the ignition
key, press and hold in the button (little
spring loaded micro button, red or black possibly)
until the alarm chirps 1 time. This should over ride
the system, and only the keyless entry part,
if installed, would still be operating.
The LED (light emiting diode) light in the dash
should also go on solid.

At this point. the alarm would have reset.
If this had a starter kill relay installed,
it would now be opened, and the engine would
turn over when tried.

You would repeat these steps to go back to
user mode to see if this was corrected.

But if it does work, I'd keep it this way, and
replace the alarm asap with one you know and
understand how it operates for the best overall
experience.

Let me know if it works for yours.

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