2001 mercury cougar 2door coupe, how do I stop an unexpected alarm?

I once had a new car do the same thing. It was a short in the battery. The alarm system was thinking someone was tampering with the power supply.

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My 2001 Cougar control won't lock nor unlock the car and it just beeps rapidly when i press the controller, could it be the sensor on the door hinge? I noticed it's a little rubber boot. What could it be?

You have an oil leak, have the engine pressure washed top and bottom and drive it, then inspect the engine top and bottom for an oil leak.

It sounds like you have an aftermarket alarm system that has malfunction. Contact the manufacturer of the alarm for the reset procedure.

there is a contained loop of wire under the steering wheel called a clock spring. All of the steering wheel controls are wired through the clock spring. These wires can break causing your symptoms.

Check your fuse box for blown fuses.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4590533_replace-clockspring-mercury-cougar.html

its possible that you have ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM or the PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTE, to DISARM I suggets check the 2001 Mercury Cougar - Owners Manual (page and next).

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sounds like your alarm is preventing the car from starting.

you can disconnect your negative battery cable, and wait about 10 minutes. put the key in the ignition and turn it to the ON position, but NOT to the START position. reconnet the battery cable CAREFULLY with the key ON, and the driver's side door OPEN. your alarm should "chirp" a few times, while reconnecting the battery. afterwards, try to start the car when the battery is tightly connected.

if the car still refuses to start, use the "panic" feature on your remote, to intentionally set off your alarm, and then turn it back off, to make sure it stops properly.

if this does not work, remove the fuse for your alarm, and try to start the car again without the fuse in place.....otherwise replace the fise and remove the pwoer connector from your alarm.

your actual alarm should be behind the trim plate, on the bottom side of your dash, above your gas and brake pedals....then try to start the car AGAIN....

if none of this works, then your alarm is defective and needs to be serviced be the installer, or manufacturer. also, calling the manufacturer will help too, as they have "reset and disable" features that can literally "bypass" your alarm.

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manual trans has no dipstick. no need to cehck or add unless a leak.