Factory alarm goes off for no apparent reason

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by jrl, Mar 20, 2008.

  1. jrl

    jrl Guest

    Like the subject says my alarm went off twice on it's own in the past two
    weeks. 2000 Accord Se. Any ideas
     
    jrl, Mar 20, 2008
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    Woody Guest

    Touchy/defective door switch, hoof switch trunk switch. A defective switch
    contact can break contact as temperatures change.
     
    Woody, Mar 20, 2008
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  3. jrl

    jrl Guest

    Just realized my alarm does not work. When activated i tried the doors and
    it didn't go off. I guess it must be have to be reset. How is that done .
    The little light flashes on the door but that is all.
     
    jrl, Mar 20, 2008
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    Jim Yanik Guest

    do you have the owners manual?
    you need to know all it has to say about your auto alarm system before
    you go looking for faults.

    www.tegger.com may have a link to where you can download or browse the
    manual for your car.
     
    Jim Yanik, Mar 20, 2008
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    motsco_ Guest


    ======================

    Honda OEM alarms have an LED mounted on the door? Are you sure the
    dealer didn't install something aftermarket?

    The Honda alarm has 'blink codes' that tell you what set it off.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Mar 20, 2008
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  6. jrl

    jrl Guest

    Yes it has a LED flashing light beside the up/down lock unlock button. How
    do I access the blink codes ?
     
    jrl, Mar 21, 2008
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    motsco_ Guest

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    You come out in your pyjamas and the LED is blinking them at you.

    They are listed in the alarm owner's manual. It's probably separate from
    the car Owner's manual.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Mar 21, 2008
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    Dano58 Guest

    I had this issue with my '95 VW Jetta back in the day, with it's
    factory alarm system. It was the back-up battery for the system
    failing.

    Dan D
    '07 Ody EX
    Central NJ USA
     
    Dano58, Mar 21, 2008
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  9. jrl

    jrl Guest

    I guess it is the panic alarm . Did quite a bit of research on this and it
    seems to be quite common. I unhooked he battery last night and hooked it
    back this morning and alarm hasn't come on yet. 5 hours. But now the little
    anti theft LED light is not on any more (on the radio or at the door), solid
    or blinking. It is almost like the system has disarmed itself. The fob still
    locks and unlocks but when I press it twice like I always do ,the horn and
    lights don't honk and flash anymore. Go figure.
     
    jrl, Mar 21, 2008
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    Jim Yanik Guest

    does your radio still work?
    you may have cleared the radio and need to re-enter the anti-theft code.
    I hope you have the code written down somewhere.check under the ashtray if
    it's not on a card in your owners manual.
    I suggest you find a place to download the owners manual if you don't have
    one in the glovebox.
    www.tegger.com may have links to where you can DL one.
     
    Jim Yanik, Mar 21, 2008
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    motsco_ Guest

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    The blinking light on the stereo has NOTHING to do with your vehicle's
    alarm system. Don't confuse them.

    If you need an owner's manual for the car, it's here:
    https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/RJAAI001_OMANUAL.asp

    The PANIC alarm is the button on your remote and you have to hold it for
    about three seconds before it will set off the car (provided you're
    within range).

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Mar 22, 2008
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    Tony Hwang Guest

    Hi,
    Vibration(ground shaking), or EMI?
     
    Tony Hwang, Mar 22, 2008
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    jrl Guest

    The manual explains nothing of my situation. Thanks to all for suggestions.
     
    jrl, Mar 22, 2008
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