Door Locking - red light flashing

[azzar0]

Hi all,

I noticed that when I lock my doors with my key the red light on the lock switch inside the car blinks 12 times (I think it blinks 12 times, it might be more or less). I looked in the manual but I saw no reference to what that means - does anyone know? I don't have keyless remotes and I don't think the car is equipped with an alarm system either.

BTW, it is an MY98

Thanks!

[PTEC]

Hi all,

I noticed that when I lock my doors with my key the red light on the lock switch inside the car blinks 12 times (I think it blinks 12 times, it might be more or less). I looked in the manual but I saw no reference to what that means - does anyone know? I don't have keyless remotes and I don't think the car is equipped with an alarm system either.

BTW, it is an MY98

Thanks!

As far as I know all US cars came with the same immobilizer system from the factory. I believe its option M535 which is with remotes and alarm.

[gto3000]

Hi all,

I noticed that when I lock my doors with my key the red light on the lock switch inside the car blinks 12 times (I think it blinks 12 times, it might be more or less). I looked in the manual but I saw no reference to what that means - does anyone know? I don't have keyless remotes and I don't think the car is equipped with an alarm system either.

BTW, it is an MY98

Thanks!

It is equipped with Factory Alarm, if u lock the door with the key, after few seconds, the red light will blink on the lock switch on the dash.

If you un-lock the door with your key, within 10~15 seconds, u have to insert the key to the ignition & turn to start position without starting the engine, otherwise the alarm will sound on ...

[azzar0]

It is equipped with Factory Alarm, if u lock the door with the key, after few seconds, the red light will blink on the lock switch on the dash.

If you un-lock the door with your key, within 10~15 seconds, u have to insert the key to the ignition & turn to start position without starting the engine, otherwise the alarm will sound on ...

Two questions:

1) How do you turn the alarm off if you don't put the key in after unlocking with the key?

2) Can I get alarm remotes (either built-in with the key or separate)? If so, does the dealer have to program them or can I do it myself?

Thanks!

[gto3000]

Two questions:

1) How do you turn the alarm off if you don't put the key in after unlocking with the key?

If u dont put the key in the ignition & turn to start position after unlocking with the key, the alarm will sound after 10~15 seconds, I dont think u can turn off the Factory Installed Alarm System.

2) Can I get alarm remotes (either built-in with the key or separate)? If so, does the dealer have to program them or can I do it myself?

Yes, u can get the alarm remote with the computer board, u will need to re-program the computer board to hv the same frequency as original or re-set the whole frequency, the dealer can do it 4 u ... it will cost about 1~2xx for re-program.

I think in the forum, someone have posted the subject on the spare key before. you might do a search on that.

Good Luck ...

I still waiting for my dealer to order the HEAD portion (2 buttoms key remote: central locking & rear bonnet opening) with computer board to be re-program.

[azzar0]

I dont think u can turn off the Factory Installed Alarm System

Really? That doesn't make any sense. Are you sure the alarm won't stop if you put the key in the ignition? At that point the system should recognize that you are the truthful owner (or as close to it as it gets)...

I am reluctant to try, of course, but I think I will pay a visit to the dealer and find out ;)

Yes, u can get the alarm remote with the computer board

So the way it is right now I can't just simply add an alarm remote, it also needs extra electronics for the remote to operate? Does the same board control the trunk release or is it a different part?