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SubjectDate AskedExpert
extending car alarm range10/7/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I purchased and installed a Hornet 564t car alarm with remote start. I am happy with everything ...
  A: Sounds like an antenna placement issue. If behind leaded glass or heavy tint, remove it from that ...
car alarm10/7/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: My daughter has a 94 Saturn with an installed alarm. It is connected to the starter. How do you ...
  A: The alarm seems to be doing it's job. At least we know it's installed correctly which is actually a ...
Remote starter in Honda Accord w/security system10/7/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I looked for a valet switch and cannot find one. There is no mention of one in the owner's manual ...
  A: I would suggest taking the old alarm and use iut as a door stop. Get one you know all about for the ...
1992 toyota 4-runner10/7/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: Sir, I previously asked a question about a corolla. This is obviously about a second vehicle. My ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
1993 toyota corolla-remote10/7/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: Sir, I recently reconnected the security system on this vehicle and installed a new battery in the ...
  A: The alarm seems to be doing it's job. At least we know it's installed correctly which is actually a ...
Remote starter in Honda Accord w/security system10/7/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have a 2006 Honda Accord. I installed a remote starter in it, but if I don't unlock the doors ...
  A: Does not sound like the factory alarm here. The alarm seems to be doing it's job. At least we know ...
2007 Camry Remote Start blowing fuses10/7/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have had a remote start installed on my wifes car and it has died on her twice after attempting to ...
  A: That's a new one on me. I would take it back to your installer for repair. It sounds as if the ...
Chevrolet Truck Alarm Programming10/6/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: My daughter drives a 1998 Chevrolet K1500 truck. Recently I had to replace the remotes. Before I ...
  A: It has last door re arming. and it sounds as if it's doing it's job. First, check under the hood ...
The Alarm keeps going off10/6/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have a 1998 Pontaic Grand Prix, and for some reason after I have locked the car, the alarm likes ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
KARR security system, 01 Honda CRV10/6/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have a 2001 Honda CRV with an aftermarket alarm, a KARR security system i'd really like to ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
alarm issues?10/6/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: Ibought a Plymouth Grand Voyager Expresso and after couple of days the engine did not start.The ...
  A: Try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
Panic Alarm keeps going off10/5/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I just purchased a 1999 Ford Escort (last night) and the panic alarm kept going off all night long ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
98 Honda Accord Ex Factory installed security system10/4/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I just bought a 98 Honda Accord Ex that came witht the car. When I lock the car with my key the LED ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
Disconnecting the factory alarm on a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo10/4/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I am having alot of trouble with the car alarm on my girlfriend's Jeep. I want to know how I can ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
car alarm won't shut off10/3/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have the Rattler by Viper. It was installed in 2002 on a 99 Ford Taurus. The alarm doesn't work ...
  A: Sure as long as you can still drive the car, I can help. First, pop the hood, and clip the 2 wires ...
car just won't turn over, even though it sounds like its going to?10/3/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: good day, my car has been at the paint shop for a month and i went to pick it up yesturday and it ...
  A: The alarm seems to be doing it's job. At least we know it's installed correctly which is actually a ...
Keyless remote reset ?10/3/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have a 1999 Hyundai Elantra with a Viper 300 series alarm on it. 6 months ago, I lost one of the ...
  A: Look in the manual under reprograming remotes to you system and follow it. The alarm can program up ...
Car alarm installation - troubleshooting10/3/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I recently installed a Steel Mate car alarm system, but whenever the alarm is disarmed and a door is ...
  A: Not certain about this but the siren wire may be in a loop configuration. Just leave it alone if ...
Disconnecting 1992 Jeep Cherokee Limited alarm10/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: This is indeed a factory alarm with the horn and headlights. After removing the kick panel I have ...
  A: You are missing the wire. ALL of my databases have it as green with an orange stripe (not dashed) ...
Shock sensor Trigger Help10/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: After the shock sensor is triggered on my Autopage RF 520 LCD i go to the car and unclock the ...
  A: Try to reset it or if need be, replace the shock sensor since it is falsing. If all else is working ...
Disarming Miata alarm10/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I recently bought a 2002 Mazda Miata that has an alarm system installed. The main box indicates it ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
factory fitted alarm10/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: i have a 1995 ford escort sapphire and the alarm seems to go off every time i open or close it or ...
  A: The alarm is acting like it was triggered, and is not reseting when you use the remote. If no remote ...
VIP RS300010/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I brought a used 99 Camry recently. It has VIP RS3000 security installed by toyota. I noticed its ...
  A: Sorry, but you will need to either contact a Toyota dealership for reset/repair info on they're ...
an alarm10/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: i have a 97 honda accord ex i bought used well i was noticing i have a led light stuck on my dash ...
  A: Definately aftermarket, and definately a detterent of some kind, but if it were my car, I would have ...
Galaxy 5000Rs-2W10/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have the Galaxy 500RS-2W and I cant figure out how to set the time on the remote, Also do you sell ...
  A: Press the key and the first side button (trunk pop) till the LCD TIME starts flashing. the key ...
Z3 Car alarm does not shirp,10/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: About a year ago I had a brand new Car Alarm installed. Worked just fine with a soft shirp once ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
ANTI THEFT ALARMS10/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I HAVE A 89 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH A ANTITHEFT ALARMS SYSTEM. THE ALARMS GOES OFF ALL THE TIME SO I TOOK ...
  A: First off, you need to put back the fuse to get it to set off the alarm, then you need to put it ...
hyundai car alarm10/2/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: my mother has a fatory alarm on a 2003 hyundai tiburon. her car is alarmed but the remote is ...
  A: It's an after market system here but the alarm seems to be doing it's job. At least we know it's ...
01 4Runner Alarm9/30/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have an '01 Toyota 4Runner with a "factory" alarm (I bought the car from the dealer with this ...
  A: Nope Katie, not a factory system, but have them turn OFF the impact sensor. Something is setting it ...
New battery in remote9/30/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: Just put in a new battery in my remote but it will not open the car when you press the button ...
  A: You appear to have lost programming to the system in the car when you lost power to the remote. If ...
Sky-Trak 750 in 97 civic9/29/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: Can you direct me to someone who can reprogram my car alarm in L.A. It is a Sky-Trak 750 that I had ...
  A: Seriously Neal, cut it out of the car and upgrade to a new, warrantied system. This one is going to ...
defeat disabling function9/29/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have a viper installed on mh 2004 Impala police car. It does not have a valet switch. I retrieved ...
  A: Go to www.directed.com and see if you can download the .pdf file for your specific alarm system. In ...
Stock alarm9/29/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: How do I disable the stock alarm in a 1996 Honda Civic DX. We purchased the vehicle and drove it ...
  A: No "factory" alarm here. it's an aftermarket system, and was probably set in anti-hijack. The alarm ...
2000 Accord Alarm9/28/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: My son's 2000 Accord alarm just went off and won't turn off to the point that it killed the battery. ...
  A: The alarm seems to be doing it's job. At least we know it's installed correctly which is actually a ...
unable to start car due to Alarm Sebring 969/27/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: 1996 Sebring Conv, car took in some water through covertible top, now alarm is activated and cannot ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
Chevrolet trailblazer factory preset alarms9/27/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: Is it true that the newer model Chevrolet Trailblazer trucks with the factory preset alarms can be ...
  A: Unlikely. But these days, who could know. If the military is using a sonic dispersal net, or a RF ...
Damaged key fob9/26/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I have a 99 Saturn SL1, the car ialarm is set with the factory key fob, but it is now damaged and ...
  A: Steve, If it's the factory security (VATS) system in the GM vehicle you have there, then you ...
Toyota car alarm9/26/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: How can i stop alarm going off. I changed batteries about a month ago. eventually managed to sort ...
  A: Ok, try this. Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking. Then ...
1998 Subaru Legacy GT alarm problem9/25/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: I lost the original fob for my factory alarm/keyless entry system. I have the spare, but it doesn't ...
  A: The alarm seems to be doing it's job. At least we know it's installed correctly which is actually a ...
96 Mitsubishi Eclipse Alarm/Starting Issue9/25/2006ALARMTEK
  Q: My brother-in-law has lost his remote to his car alarm for his car, and when we go to start it the ...
  A: The alarm seems to be doing it's job. At least we know it's installed correctly which is actually a ...

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Expertise: Questions about installing/using car alarms, auto starts, and other car security devices. I am the owner of ALARMTEK AUTO SECURITY and have been on the internet since 1994, providing online installation tech support for professional and backyard installers.

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