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Bart
336 days ago
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Bart
336 days ago
Disconnect the battery. Leaving it disconnected, open the driver's door and leave it open. Turn the ignition on and leave it on. Reconnect the battery. The alarm should be reset. Start the vehicle having not turned the ignition off.
Customer
336 days ago
Turning on the ignition is just at click 2 correct
Bart
336 days ago
Correct. The position the key would be in running.
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Just bought used civic today, started good drove it back to the barracks on base and now the car everytime I open a door and try to start it sets off the car alarm It's super loud Mechanic's Assistant: Have you tried locki...
Just bought used civic today, started good drove it back to the barracks on base and now the car everytime I open a door and try to start it sets off the car alarm It's super loud Mechanic's Assistant: Have you tried locking and unlocking the driver's side door using the key itself? Yes It still sets it off Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Civic? 1993 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Civic yourself? What have you tried so far? So far I changed the terminal cases, the ones of the previous owner were kinda loose, I replaced them, then the car started fine,but the alarm went off Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? The oil is good, no corroded terminal clamps, lights are bright and fine