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Joetta Shipley Posted on Jan 18, 2019
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2003 chevrolet malibu. I bought a 2003 chevrolet malibu that makes 1 honk of the horn when you open either front door. And also after you start the car.

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  • CJ Rock
    CJ Rock Jan 18, 2019

    Do the doors lock on their own when this happens?

  • Joetta Shipley
    Joetta Shipley Jan 18, 2019

    No, they don't.

  • Jeff Armer
    Jeff Armer Jan 19, 2019

    Your best bet mite be to take it to a qualified repair shop , an that doesn't mean the dealer . There are a lot of good independent repair shops out there . Without looking at the vehicle ,hooking up a professional scan tool an doing a full vehicle scan all any one on here can do is guess. Not for the check engine light , your vehicle has several other computers on board . BCM - body control module for one . This module controls theft systems , turning on the horn , besides pushing the horn button on the steering wheel .

  • Joetta Shipley
    Joetta Shipley Jan 20, 2019

    Ok, Thank you for your information and your time

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Sounds like aftermarket alarm malfunction I would just disconnect it under dash by the fuse box usually, after all what's the odds on this beautiful car being stolen.

  • Joetta Shipley
    Joetta Shipley Jan 18, 2019

    Probably a slim to none. Lol

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That sounds like a security system malfunction. Removing the battery cables from the battery will likely reset the system. However, there are different security measures in place on these systems to prevent theft in this manor. So, to avoid an ignition lock out initiated by the security system, you will need to consult the owners manual as well as the associated repair manuals found at most auto parts stores. The Haynes auto repair manuals found at parts stores are a good choice.

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    Jeff Armer Jan 19, 2019

    Haynes auto repair manuals found at parts stores are a good choice. ??? No they are not . Alldata.com is better

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That is a keyless alarm setting. It can be adjusted to be silent. Look in your owners manual under alarm settings and options.

  • Joetta Shipley
    Joetta Shipley Jan 18, 2019

    The car didn't come with the manual. I called a gm dealer. Not about this problem. But I thought it needed a fob. But Gm took the vin number. And said this car doesn't have one. It was an optional for it.

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An what is your question ? Is that normal ,what ?

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  • Joetta Shipley
    Joetta Shipley Jan 18, 2019

    Yes, is it normal? What does it mean? There is no owners manual for it. This car has no keyless entry.

  • Jeff Armer
    Jeff Armer Jan 18, 2019

    That has to do with the content theft system system .

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    Jeff Armer Jan 18, 2019

    System Operation
    The vehicle horn system is activated under the following conditions:

    ā€¢ The horn switch is depressed.

    ā€¢ The body control module (BCM) commands the horns on. The BCM commands the horns on under any of the following conditions:

    - When the panic button is depressed on the remote control door lock transmitter. For further information refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .

    - When the keyless entry system is used to lock the vehicle, a horn chirp may sound to notify the driver that the vehicle has been locked. The notification feature may be enabled or disabled through personalization. For further information refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
    Find the RPO code sticker inside the glove box , center console ,trunk lid an see if it shows this code AU0 RPo codes show what Options the vehicle came with .

    code AUO keyless entry

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It could be a short on the alarm system, try open g the doors with the remote by pressing twice on the fob

  • Joetta Shipley
    Joetta Shipley Jan 21, 2019

    As, I commented on one of the other descriptions on the problem. I called a GM dealer. When we bought the car I thought it need a fob. Because we only received 1 key from the person we bought it off. Gave the dealer vin number. He said that never came it that option. It was optinal.

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  • Posted on Mar 11, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Ford Focus Doors lock with key fob, but horn does not honk

there are two seperate horns

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  • Posted on May 28, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer horn not honking

check all the wiring in the stearing wheel. Cover should screw off from the back side. Make sure the horn is hooked up. Should be in the front bumper. If it still dont work then buy a new one. Should run about fiftenn bucks.

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  • Posted on Feb 14, 2012

SOURCE: the horn in my 2003 pontyiac grand am wont stop honking

you will find a fuse labeled HORN and a relay labeled HORN in the under hood fuse flock. Pull either of those to stop the horn from blowing.

If you need info on how to fix it i can help. You will need a test light or a voltmeter.

You can also try swapping the horn relay with another relay in the fuse block that is the same. If the horn works normally than the relay is bad and will need to be replaced.

Iā€™m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

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  • Posted on Jun 27, 2012

SOURCE: Horn honks when unlocking doors.

If your vehicle is equipped with a factory keyless entry system and you have the owner's manual, there should be a section in the manual describing how to change your options with your system. But if you have an aftermarket system, which I am thinking this the case, you will have to manually go into your dash under your steering wheel and cut the wire going to your horn from the security system. Once you have accessed your wiring underneath your steering wheel, there is a main harness with a bunch of wires going to the steering wheel. In this harness you will find a DARK GREEN/VIOLET small gauge wire and you should see another wire tapping into it probably coming from the security module. Just cut it off but leave the DARK GREEN/VIOLET untouched and this will eliminate the horn honks.

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  • Posted on Aug 12, 2012

SOURCE: Keyless remote locks the doors but the horn doesn't honk.

Your lock settings were most probably changed from your remote unit. By pressing both lock and unlock keys together for around two to three seconds you can switch between silent mode and horn mode. Hooe that helps...

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I assume the factory alarm was somehow bypassed when they installed the remote start is there a way I can make the factory alarm work when the doors are opened without key,?

To arm content theft alarm.
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
SECURITY light should flash.
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after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not
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