Car Alarms: Problem with a windstar 2000 alarm, valet mode, dash area


Question
QUESTION: Hi, I have a problem with my windstar 2000. This is the problem: When I active the alarm (I press Lock twice and a single chord confirm that i have done right). I suppose that the alarm is set and I have a secure car. But the alarm doesn't work. Why? cause I have done a test. I let the window down then I set the alarm (activated) and after a few minutes I lift up the secure and open the door then nothing happens, nothing, the alarm is not doing his job. Not sound,  not flashing lights, nothing. The control works fine, I have checked de FEM (I'm studying mechatronics), all is right but  the alarm doesn't activate once a door is open. Why should i do? any suggestion?

ANSWER: It appears from your expaination, that the
car alarm is in service mode.

Ok, try this.
Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward
all the way just before cranking. Then within
5 seconds, press and hold in the valet/overide
button, found under the dash area, usually to the
left of the leg drilled into a hidden away spot,
until the installed LED (the blinking light)
in your dash area goes off, and the siren chirps twice.
(Your valet switch might be the toggle (on/off) type.
in this case, key on, flip switch in oposite direction,
key off.)

This should reset the alarm.

Just Repeat these steps to place it
back to valet mode.

That should do it.
Let me know what happens.

ALARMTEK
INSTALLSUPPORT.COM

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QUESTION: Hi, thanks about the tip!!!

I will do the next step.

I will buy an alarm with 3 channels. I will try to install it by myself but I have a question.

How can I desactivate the original alarm? I don't wanna have problem with my new alarm.
Will I have some problem in the future?

Thanks ExperT!!

ANSWER: When purchasing, remind the seller you need to disarm
the factory system so that they can provide you with
the procedure.

Good luck.

ALARMTEK
CARALARMSTORE.com

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QUESTION: Hi

I have seen that you help another people to desactivate the factory alarm. Can you Help me? The seller doesn't know nothing. Please I need the tip. How can I do it?
Remember I'm From Mexico, Far away from  USA. I can't buy an alarm to you guys :(

Answer
That's a bit of a problem here.
Because yours is a "FACTORY" or, OEM
(original Equipment Manufacturer) "alarm/security" system,
then the disabling procedure info for any given
specific vehicle is now deamed to be too sensitive to
publish here (as suggested by ALLEXPERTS administration.!).

So, to comply, as of March,22 08, this service is no longer
part of the volunteer information I can offer for free here at
ALLEXPERTS.com . Specific OEM/FACTORY alarm disarm/disabling
info is now available ONLY at the WIREWERX.

My installation wiring charts provide the proper wire colors,
polarities, and locations to install a keyless entry,
remote start or, car alarm system into any given vehicle,
or if just trying to disarm/disable your factory/OEM system,
there is a link there to get a tutourial on how to do it yourself
for only $2.99.

I hope you can appreciate the legal reasons behind not
providing this info any longer to just anyone who asks
for general consumption. By doing it this way, I'll
get a record of payment and a name/email address as
a stop gap to help prevent any unauthorized disabling of
your system or anyone elses, by a would be car thief!

Please go to the WIREWERX so I can get you the
info you require to fix your situation.

Good luck with this issue.

Robert Martin-ALARMTEK AUTO ALARM
The WIREWERX= www.WIRINGCHARTS.com