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I need to disable the factory alarm system. I want to do this without pulling the fuse as that takes away my door lock system. Any help on where the wires are so I can do this?
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There is a fuse for the door ajar sensor and the alarm, but it may not be advisable to pull it as it could disable other functions as well. The fuse box is located under the dashboard on the driver's side. The fuse for the door ajar sensor and the alarm is usually labeled as "door" or "security."
However, pulling the fuse for the door ajar sensor and the alarm may not completely solve the problem. If the latch is not sealing properly, the sensor may still detect an open door even if the alarm is disabled. In this case, you may need to have the latch mechanism inspected and possibly replaced.
If you do decide to pull the fuse, make sure to consult your owner's manual to ensure that you are pulling the correct fuse and that it won't affect any other important systems, such as the power windows or the radio.
If you are not comfortable with DIY repairs, it may be best to bring your vehicle to a reputable mechanic or dealership to have the issue diagnosed and repaired.
You may be able to disable the alarm, by opening the door with the key. Or pull the fuse, to the alarm system in the fuse box. Open your key fob remote, and check the internal 3v battery as well. It could be dead, or the (outer) case buttons are not making contact with the board which has the actual buttons on it. When pressing the buttons manually on the board they should make a "click", else wise they are the source of your problem in the remote.
Your is easy,but there are 2 types they used in this year,do you have factory alarm or aftermarket, If its factory you will need a toothpick,if its aftermarket you will need to cancel the relay.let me know what you have. If you have one of the factory alarm the activation and deactivation is the door lock and unlock,it only disables the starter, go to the starter relay take it apart, when this relay collapse it engages the starter,with a key or without a key, stick the tooth pick in there so the relay is always closed.Go to the vehicle start it up.You defeated the alarm,With this type you need to becareful you have two different types I only gave you the easy one, if this is a manual transmission and you collapse the starter relay and the key is on away the car goes without you,so care need to be taken dont just do this without some with you put someone in the car stepping on the brake wheel block e brake on you not standing in the front and vehicle not in gear.becareful
{: ) When armed, the content theft deterrent (CTD) system is designed to deter vehicle content theft by pulsing the horns and exterior lamps for approximately 30 seconds when an unauthorized vehicle entry is detected.
An unauthorized entry can be any of the following with the CTD system armed:
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When any door is opened without first being unlocked using the keyless entry transmitter
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After a battery reconnect, if the battery was disconnected with the CTD system armed
Disarming an Armed System/Silencing an Alarm
If system arming has been requested by the power door lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter, it must be disarmed. Important: Using the power door unlock switch or manually unlocking the doors does not disable the content theft deterrent (CTD) arm mode. Also, disconnecting the battery or pulling fuses does not disable the arm mode, since the BCM stores the CTD mode status in memory.
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To disarm the CTD system in standby mode, perform one of the following:
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Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.
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Insert a valid key into the ignition and switch to the ON position.
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To disarm the CTD system in the armed mode (non-event) or when activated (during an alarm event):
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Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.
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Insert a valid key into the ignition and switch to the ON position
Locking the Vehicle Without Arming the CTD System
Locking the vehicle may be accomplished without arming the content theft deterrent (CTD) system. Use of the manual door locks or using the key to lock the doors will lock the vehicle, but will not arm the CTD system.
Now im not sure since the manual says your model has the same alarm system as the 328i and on the 328i you can remove the module to disable by doing the following. you can unplug the control module. It is located under the glove box. Climb under the dash on the passenger side and remove a few screws on the trim panel under the glove box. Theres a black control module with a green connector. There should be a lock tab on the connector. press the lock tab and pull out the connector. The alarm should now be disabled. But if it has the special transponder key this may not work.
But if the only reason you want to disable it is because of the motion sensor setting of the alarm for no reason there is a solution for this. To disable the motion sensor, hit the lock button to arm, then hit lock button again within four seconds to disable motion sensor. Red light on rearview mirror should flash four times, then pause, then start flashing on regular intervals. this is most likely the reason if your having the issue where the alarm goes off every 20 minutes. If you want to completely remove it below is a wiring diagram taken from the manual for you alarm system. this is from the manual its the alarm wiring diagram.
Battery Constant 12v Positive Wire ( ): Red/White or RedBattery Constant 12v Positive Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness Starter Positive Wire ( ): Black/Yellow or Black Starter Positive Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness Ignition Positive Wire ( ): Green Ignition Positive Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness Second Ignition Positive Wire ( ): Purple/White or Purple Second Ignition Positive Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness Parking Light Positive Wire ( ): Gray/Purple and Gray/Yellow. Use Both Wires. This vehicle has a dual parking light system that will require 2 extra relays. Parking Light Positive Wire Location: At Headlight Switch Power Door Lock Positive Wire ( ): White/Red Power Door Lock Positive Wire Location: At Factory Alarm Plug. The alarm plug is a black 12 pin plug located just behind the glove box. Power Door Unlock Positive Wire ( ): Blue/Red Power Door Unlock Positive Wire Location: At Factory Alarm Plug. The alarm plug is a black 12 pin plug located just behind the glove box. Door Trigger Negative Wire (-): Brown/Gray Door Trigger Negative Wire Location: At Factory Alarm Plug. The alarm plug is a black 12 pin plug located just behind the glove box. Domelight Supervision Wire: Turns On With Unlock Domelight Supervision Wire Location: N/A Horn Negative Wire (-): Brown/Red or Brown/Yellow Horn Negative Wire Location: At Steering Column Harness Tachometer Wire Negative Wire (-): Black Tachometer Wire Negative Wire Location: At Instrument Cluster Brake Light Positive Wire ( ): Blue/Red or Green/Red Brake Light Positive Wire Location: At Switch Above Brake Pedal Factory Alarm Disarm Wire (-): Disarms With Factory Remote Only. Factory Alarm Disarm Wire Location: N/A Factory Anti-Theft System: Transponder Anti-Theft System, Requires Bypass And Extra Ignition Key. The 1997 model year vehicle may require a bypass module and an extra ignition key, if vehicle is equipped with a special key from BMW. Factory Anti-Theft System Location: Transponder At Ignition Switch Tumbler if you require further assistance please let me know and i will help assist you from there. Thanks, Midwest-Tek
Well I believe you are asking other ways to disable the alarm.
Your alarm should reset after 1-2 minutes.
If this is an aftermarkert alarm you will have a fuse that you can pull to disable the alarm either under the hood or under the dash. Some will have a toggle under the dash.
If this is a factory alarm look in the owners manual or check with your local dealer service department for which fuse to pull.
Usually all you have to do is to take the key and lock and unlock the door.
Hope this answer is to your needs.
If you have the factory alarm system, you can put your key into either door and lock and unlock the door, that signals the computer to deativate the alarm. If you have an aftermarket alarm system installed, it will have to be removed and the wiring that the alarm ties into must be restored to factory design.
I am having the SAME problem with my 99 Corolla, Still searching for a way to disable the factory security system, for the last two years I have the vehicle hotwired through the headlights to start it. (1 wire to battery positive, 1 wire to starter hot lead, touch them together.) unfortunately this has proven very dangerous as the vehicle will start even in gear, and take off without a driver. additionally, because the alarm is going off continuously, the battery dies if not disconnected after every use. I found the fuse in the relay box that disbles the alarm, and the car starts fine, unfortunately, It it also the fuse for the alternator, so that solution will not work either. If anyone has found true way to disable the system, PLEASE offer your suggestions!
Depends on if your dakota has a factory alarm or not. if it does then i dont think you can because it would trigger the alarm and you wont be able to start the truck. If not then it may be as simple as pulling a fuse. Search the web for a fuse chart and see what you find.
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