Monday, May 12, 2014
How to Disable the Alarm System on a 1997 Honda CR V
The car alarm on your 1997 Honda CR-V can be very annoying if you are trying to replace your battery or make a repair to the vehicle. You can disable the car alarm in your 1997 Honda CR-V by taking the negative lead off of your battery. This takes the electrical power away from the alarm and leaves it dead. Once the valet switch is enabled, the car alarm will be disabled, allowing you to make your repair.
Instructions
- 1
Pop the hood to your Honda CR-V.
2Locate the battery under the hood. This is to the right of the engine.
3Determine which of the leads is the negative lead. The negative lead will have a "-" sign next to it.
4Loosen the terminal with a socket wrench.
5Pull the negative lead off of the battery to disable the car alarm.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
How to Disable the Seat Belt Alarms in a Ford F 250
You can disable the seat belt alarms in a Ford F-250 at home, saving yourself time and money. The F-250 comes standard with the Belt-Minder system. This illuminates a seat belt light on the instrument panel and sounds a bell when the vehicle is started. This system is to remind you to fasten seat belts, and the alarm stops after belts are fastened. However, some people may find it annoying and want to disable it. Remember that if you do disable the system, it still is the law in most states to fasten your seat belt before driving.
Instructions
- 1
Put the key into the ignition. Turn it to the "run" position, taking care to not start the engine. The seat belt alarm will chime after 60 seconds, and the seat belt light will illuminate on the instrument panel.
2Fasten and unfasten the drivers side safety belt nine times in 50 seconds after the seat belt light shuts off. Notice that the SRS light becomes illuminated on the instrument panel.
3Fasten and unfasten the drivers seat belt once within 10 seconds of the SRS light turning on. The light will flash 12 times within 3 seconds to warn you that the alarm is disabled. Repeat for the passengers seat.
Monday, December 23, 2013
How to Disable a Car Alarm on a 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
Some car alarms are more sensitive than others. If somebody is walking by the car and nudges it, the car could go into frenzy. Car alarms are also annoying when trying to make repairs to the cars. If you want to disable the alarm on your Pontiac Grand Prix, you can easily turn it off by accessing the alarm transmitter. This is located under the steering wheel. By engaging the valet switch, the alarm automatically disables.
Instructions
- 1
Open the Grand Prix and put your key in the ignition. Turn the ignition until you have turned on the cars electrical system, but not the engine.
2Pry off the dashboard panels around your ignition cylinder with your fingers or a flat-head screwdriver.
3Locate the alarm transmitter in the ignition cylinder. This is a small black box.
4Locate the "Valet Switch" and turn it off. This switch will be labeled. When you turn it "Off" the LED light on the transmitter will go off.
5Replace the dashboard panels around the ignition cylinder.
Friday, October 18, 2013
How to Disable a Clifford Alarm System
There may be occasions when you will need to disable your Clifford alarm system. It is necessary to know the steps to do so, in order to prevent any inconvenience when its time to disable it. The Clifford alarm system is a popular security system for vehicles with features such as automatic engine disable, code hopping, passive arming and starter kill. Disabling a Clifford alarm system is a simple process that can be done in a matter of minutes.
Instructions
- 1
Determine the location of the valet button in your vehicle. The valet button is installed in a discreet location in a vehicle. When the Clifford alarm system is installed, the installer generally provides the location and the number of times the button should be pressed.
2Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON" position, then quickly turn it back to the "OFF" position.
3Press the valet button -- a small black button -- based on the number of presses for your vehicle. The number of presses is normally between one to five times. This should be done quickly after turning off the ignition. Press the valet button 15 seconds between each press to disable the alarm system.
