Expert: ALARMTEK - 10/21/2010

Question
I bought an 03' Ford Expedition about a month ago, which has one of these systems. Uneventful until today when I used the remote to unlock the truck. I opened the passenger side door, put my briefcase on the seat and then it made 3-4 chirps. Then the doors locked. So I closed the door assuming that I would just unlock it again. No luck. The light on the remote flickers red, but it will not lock or unlock the doors. I unlocked it with the key and you guessed it, off she went for about 15 mins then just stopped. Could it be the battery in the remote? How can I disarm this thing???? Please help, as I am unable to use my vehicle at this time.

Answer
Hmmm, might need to be evaluated by an AUDIOVOX tech to
trouble shoot the issue. Until then, to try to disarm it,
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.=VALET/OVERIDE
( if this is a remote starter, the antenna on the
front window glass may also have the over ride
button inset into it.)

This stops the alarm except for the keyless
entry if installed. Once in Valet mode,
it will allow the car to start and operate
like there was no alarm at all.

The next step is if wanting to remove it,
you contact a local technician to
locate it, and affect neccesary service
for you.

That should solve the troubles.

Let me know what you discover.

ALARMTEK
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