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Recently replaced alternator and when trying to.

Tiny
DOTTIE53
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  • 1995 GEO PRIZM
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Recently replaced alternator and when trying to reconnect battery alarm keeps going off. How do you stop it?
Saturday, January 12th, 2013 AT 9:41 PM

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Tiny
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Do you have the fob? Factory or aftermarket?

Roy
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Saturday, January 12th, 2013 AT 9:56 PM
Tiny
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Not sure. Inherited car from relative and think its aftermarket.
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Saturday, January 12th, 2013 AT 10:11 PM
Tiny
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Ok, try this. Remove a battery cable, turn the key to the on position and then put the battery cable back on.
Roy
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Saturday, January 12th, 2013 AT 10:16 PM
Tiny
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Ok will try this. Thanks!
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Saturday, January 12th, 2013 AT 10:23 PM
Tiny
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Let us know
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Saturday, January 12th, 2013 AT 10:34 PM
Tiny
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Roy, thanks so much. My hubby was sick over the weekend so didn't try this until yesterday and it worked. The car is running. You guys rock!
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 AT 2:49 PM

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