Car Alarms: Chapman car alarm reset 2001 odyssey, double beep, dash area


Question
Had body work done on passenger side of 2001 Odyssey EX. Now alarm resets after 30-40 seconds with double beep and lights flash. Alarm arms itself whether doors are opened or closed, locked or unlocked. Only way to avoid this is to quickly get engine running. Car alarm guy said the alarm is an after factory install and is Chapman brand, but couldn't find a serial or model number. Can't find manual anywhere online and only suggestion so far is to buy new alarm for $200. Bought the car used 5 years ago and leasing company I purchased it from has no manual or info for security system. Anyone know how to reset this thing.

Answer
Ok, try this:

You'll need to set off the alarm for a few seconds.
Then, look under the dash area for a button or, a toggle
switch. When you locate it, turn on the ignition
key, press and hold in the button (little
spring loaded micro button, red or black possibly)
until the alarm chirps 1 time. This should over ride
the system, and only the keyless entry part,
if installed, would still be operating.
The LED (light emiting diode) light in the dash
should also go on solid.

At this point. the alarm would have reset.
If this had a starter kill relay installed,
it would now be opened, and the engine would
turn over when tried.

You would repeat these steps to go back to
user mode to see if this was corrected.

But if it does work, I'd keep it this way, and
replace the alarm asap with one you know and
understand how it operates for the best overall
experience.

Let me know if it works for yours.

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