Alarm question, need help

[paccool]

My 93 had an alarm on it when I got it, I know nothing about it nor do I have any info. Today it gave me a problem.



I have not been using the alarm, just been locking the doors manually using the door switch. I didn't have the controller with me. The switch under the dash that can turn the alarm on and off broke and somehow the alarm activated when I got in and tried to start it. The system has a disable function that prevents the truck from starting and THAT seems to be working just fine. I was able to get it to reset but the wife had to bring the controller to me at work to do this.



Question- how does the disable funtion work on these aftermarket alarms? Anyone know where they normally tie into the system? I can hear relays clicking under the dash but couldn't find the unit. its up above the brake pedal unit someplace.



The under dash switch actually fell apart when I was fooling with this and I wonder if it activated the system. If replacing the switch doesn't fix the problem, I will try to remove the alarm but I have to know where it ties into the system at.



Any ideas?

 

[hdm48]

Mine has the K9 unit in it and mine has the Valet switch under the rug. I thought about strangling the idiot who put it there.

Anyway, I think if you connect the two wires together and seperate them that should reset it. I think.

The last time I cleaned my battery I forgot the fact when you reconnect the battery it thinks it's being stolen and sets off the alarm. I had no idea how LOUD that thing is when your ear is only a foot away from the speaker.



Note to self: have alarm controler in hand when connecting battery.



Second note to self: no honey, I'm not an idiot. Repeat as needed to convince wife.