Expert: INSTALLSUPPORT - 8/8/2009

Question
Have a 2009 Honda Civic EX with an anti-theft indicator light and a security system indicator light.  My first night of ownership.  When I parked the car in the garage, I closed the door, it automatically locked and both indicator lights are now flashing.  Is this normal?

If the lights should not be flashing, how do you turn them off?

I tried to manually lock the car with the key, first to the left and then to the right, but it did not lock.  I then used the remote key to lock.  I then opened the car later, started the car, then turned it off.  When I closed the door, this time the indicator lights came on and automatically locked the car.  They are both still blinking.

Thanks for any help.

Answer
Ok, alarm seems to be in long tamper mode.
Let's try to put it into valet/service mode.

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.

This solves the problem for now.

Then if you want to remove it, take it to a local
after market alarm dealer and have it done there.

They may even be able to reset/reprog. the features on
the alarm you have, to allow you to use the system
more comfortably, but of course, your call.

Have a nice afternoon.

ALARMTEK
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