Car Alarms: Mazda 121 security system, mazda 121, dash area

Question
Hi Alarmtek,
My son and I are doing up a 1987 Mazda 121.

We replaced the battery and the security system appears to have disabled the engine.

As well, the indicators flash and a small LED blinks on the
dash.

Could you help us out with how to disable/reset the security system please.

thanks

markt

Answer
Don't have this car in the States mind you,
but let's try to sort it out.

Not 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 it so, 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.

Let me know if this applies to your car.

A.