How to disable 98 civic alarm keeps drain battery

for sure not just a bad horn button or its relay
when it alarms does the dash screen show door errors>?
it is not a single system it is deeply integrated in to all.
do not fool around air bags, or boom, they must be disabled first working near any air bag SRS



I FEEL YOUR PAIN, MOST OEM ALARMS CAN NOT BE FULLY DISABLED (AS IN FOR EVER , HACKED?)
IS THE CAR BATTERY FULLY CHARGED, NOT WEAK?
ONE SOLUTION IS TO ASK THE DEALER TO DISABLE IT
OR PULL THE HORN FUSE f8.. JUST TO GET SILENCE
I AM NOT TALKING IMMOBLIZER HERE. JUST THE DOOR ALARMS.

SCAN THE PCM FIRST (IT MAY TELL YOU WHICH DOOR FAILS)
THERE ARE 10+ SWITCHES TO FAIL HERE THIS YEAR.
FRONT AND REAR./
DOORS CAN BE SOME TIMES
MY CAR THE USER GUIDE TELLS YOU HOW. TO NOT SET ALARMS.
ON SOME CARS JUST USE THE METAL KEY TO LOCK THE DOOR AND AND ALARMS ARE NOT ENABLED, RTM READ YOUR USERS GUIDE FIRST
YES SOME CARS THE SILLY ALARM DOES NOT TELL YOU WHICH DOOR SWITCH FAILS ,JUST THAT 1 IN 10 DID. 1 FOR LIFT GLASS
YES A HUGE PAIN REPLACE ALL SWITCHES 1 BY 1./
BUT IF MUST GUESS TRY DRIVES DOOR SW FIRST, IT GETS HARD USE.

FIRST MAKE SURE FOBS ARE NOT BAD GOING TO PINIC MODE
TO DO SO, TAKE OUT FOB BATTERY
OR WRAP THE FOB IN KITCHEN ALUM FOIL.
OR FIND STEEL COOKIE BOX AND PUT ALL FOBS IN THE CAN
THIS FORMS A FARADAY GAGE
ALSO A FOB BAD OR ITS BATTERY WEAK CAN BE IT.
SO GO TO BED WITH FOBS ALL IN A TIN BOX. SEE IF IT ENDS PAIN.

MANY CARS THE USERS GUIDE EVEN HAS SPECIAL MODES
LIKE NO HEAD LAMP FLASHING EVER,(BY ARMED OR ALARM)

JUST HAD 1 FOB HERE THAT WENT BERSERK
OPENS TAIL GATE GLASS A 1000 TIMES AS WE SLEEP!
AND DOING SO BATTERY NEW FAILS FAST. GOES WORSE.
THE BUTTON IN THE FOB IS SHORTED AND CAN NOT BE REPAIRED.
ONLY A NEW FOB.



CHAPTER 3 IN YOUR MANUAL STATE( AND IS NOT CLEAR)
USERS GUIDES ARE WRITTEN BY KLINGONS.
Alarm deactivation The alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.
By using the remote control transmitter to lock or unlock
the door or to open the trunk lid.
Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.

Disarmed stage The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors are unlocked by the remote control transmitter.
2. The ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors are
closed and no door is opened within approximately 30
seconds, re-arming will automatically occuR.

I'D ASK THE DEALER FOR HELP. OR ANY ASE SHOP TOO.
IF THE SCANS TELL WHAT FAILED WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO MISS THAT?

on my car locking the door with key only , alarms are not active. finding this out on mitsubishi is not easy.
some galant's have hood switch and if bad or not aligned
boom
justanswers said

The only methods to disarm the factory alarm is to either use the wireless remote to unlock the doors while the alarm is going off, or use the key to unlock the car twice, either using the drivers door or the trunk lock.

There is no other disarming procedure. If the lock cylinders do not disarm it, it is possible that both of your cylinder switches are bad.



recap (my hit list) list shorter.
check all fuses
battery main in car 12vdc not weak 12.6v is good or more.
car starts can drives far ,day or night?
horn button not bad, or clock spring shorts, steering col.
keyfobs not bad, (remove all coins for testing) this test assumes the fobs are super bad and must be defeated. now.

see if dash message shows,:door open alarm) <<< 11 switches to fail.
scan the PCM to see DTC related to doors or alarm or horn.
use the metal key to lock door, and not set alarm.
some dealers can disable some features here, ask them.

see next answer base on dead fobs or those gone mad.
consider fob buttons can short and is never fun this. ever.
consider drowned fob (wet inside,) battery out now.

one more from justanswers
lost fobs, or dead ones totally dead/bad or mad.

Then to disarm you will insert the key into the drivers door and turn it twice to unlock. Either the drivers door or the trunk lock can be used for this.

You can not simply disconnect the alarm on this model. The alarm is built into the ETACS (Electronic Timing and Alarm Control System). To disable the ETACS you would lose functionality of your locks, dome light, turn signals, low beam headlights and windshield wiper control. All of these functions are built into the ETACS with the alarm function.
and more....

Just remove it. It shouldn't be too hard, take all the parts and harness out, reconnect any cut wires and wrap any exposed wires with electrical tape.

This is most likely your "Valet" alarm disable switch. Use to disable your car alarm so you can keep your Alarm Fob and let a Valet, mechanic, friend etc. operate the car without the alarm being functional. If it is an after market alarm, consult the mfg's manual, if OEM contact dealer for operating instructions.

there is one under the hood and one on the drivers side end of the dash in between the door and the dash. If its the factory alarm you will not be able to disable it by pulling a fuse. If its an aftermarket alarm its fuses will not be in the fuse boxes.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

PUT THE KEY IN THE DRIVERS' DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK IT. THANKS FOR USING FIX-YA. PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED

yes the remotes do have batteries. how ever that might be your problem or the remotes lost its code for programing. step when turning alarm off---- if its a factory alarm put the key in the drivers door when the door is closed and lock then unlock it thats the manuel shut down for factory. step 2------- aftermarket alarm. look for a valet switch most likely it would be installed by the driver kick panel or by the under dash fuse box. when u find it put the key into the ignition. turn it to the run position. within 3 seconds press and hold the valet switch for 3 to 5 seconds you should here a confirmation chirp and the led light will stay on solid and wont blink give it a world let me know what happens

I had this happen today and called an alarm installer. he said to connect the battery cable (id unhooked it to stop the blaring) then open the door to set off the alarm. then torn on the key ( even tho it wont start the car , turn it on anyway) then look for a toggle switch ( AKA a valet switch) with the key in the on position flip the switch. ( when I did this a noticed a tiny red light come on to the left of the steering column) I turned the toggle back to the original position and then I tried to crank -AND IT CRANKED WITH NO SCREAMING ALARM!!! I was so happy, I had to post this in case it could help someone else.

Ok, try this.
Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward
all the way just before cranking. Then within
5 seconds, press and hold in the valet/overide
button, found under the dash area in most cases,
until the installed LED (the blinking light)
in your dash area comes on solid.
(Your valet switch might be the toggle (on/off) type.
in this case, key on, flip switch in oposite direction,
key off.)

This should be valet. This overides
the starter kill relay in the alarm harness,
and returns the car back to disarmed mode.

The only thing that will work now on your system,
is the keyless entry if installed.

Just Repeat these steps to rearm your system.

You need to first look under the drivers side dash area near the hood release/fuse panel area and see if there is a valet switch. The switch will look like a little toggle or a push switch. After you locate it, turn the ignition switch to the on position(dont start it) and flick the valet to the opposite position it is in now. If done correctly in most cases the red system light will stay a constant instead of off or blinking indicating you are in valet mode. Next try to start the engine. If this doesnt work you need to remove the alarm system and repair the ignition switch wiring or replace the electrical portion of the ignition switch. The aftermarket alarm cuts into the ignition switch wires and bypasses the start circuit through the alarm module. When disarmed the alarm completes the circuit and allows the car to start. Good luck hope this helps and please rate this.