QuestionI own a 2001 Chevy Silverado with factory keyless entry/alarm. A few days ago the remote stopped functioning. I tried replacing the battery but it still will not function. I cannot open the doors or turn off the alarm. If open the doors with the key, the alarm will sound within a couple of seconds. The LED indicater flashes two lights. What can I do?
AnswerNot sure what aftermarket system you have
there, but this is what I think is going
on....
The alarm seems to be in long tamper mode.
You will need to reset, and possibly
re program the remotes. That part you will need
your manual for, but the aftermarket alarm
seems to be doing it's job.
At least we know it's installed correctly
which is actually a good thing here.
Ok, try this.
Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward
all the way just before cranking. Then within
5 seconds, locate, press and hold in the
valet/overide button, found under the
dash area, (push button, spring loaded)
until the installed LED (the blinking light)
in your dash area goes on solid,
and the siren chirps once.
(Your valet switch might be the toggle
(on/off) type. in this case, key on,
flip switch in opposite direction,
then turn the key off.)
This should reset the alarm, and reset
the grounded relay on the starter wire,
allowing you to start the engine.
At this point, the only thing working would
be the keyless entry from the alarm,
if it came equipped that way.
Just Repeat these steps to place it
back to usable armed mode.
You may get 2 chirps, confirming it,
and the lights may flash twice as well.
If this all worked, the next thing is to
try to identify what you have there,
and get the manual so you can re program
the remote. Try www.keynfob.com to see if
you can figure out what alarm you have.
I hope this helps..
Robert Martin/CEO-ALARMTEK
DELUXESERVICE.com
