Started car and wipers were on and then the alarm went off.Needed a new battery did that trigger pats system? Never even knew the car had a alarm.
May 25, 2012 at 8:56 PM
alarm goes off when i start car
1998 FORD CONTOUR
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ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Arming System
Turn ignition off and remove key. Close all doors. Press LOCK button on transmitter to lock doors. Alarm warning light will turn on. Wait for anti-theft warning light to turn off.
System can also be armed by turning ignition off and removing key. Open a door. Alarm warning will flash. Lock doors with power door switches. Alarm warning light will turn on. Close all doors. Wait for anti-theft warning light to turn off.
Disarming An Untriggered System:
Unlock driver or passenger door using vehicle key or remote transmitter. Turn ignition switch to RUN or ACC position.
Triggering System:
Alarm will sound when any door is opened without first using key, keyless entry code, or remote transmitter to unlock door first.
Disarming A Triggered System
Unlock driver or passenger door with key, or unlock driver's door using remote transmitter.
Arming System
Turn ignition off and remove key. Close all doors. Press LOCK button on transmitter to lock doors. Alarm warning light will turn on. Wait for anti-theft warning light to turn off.
System can also be armed by turning ignition off and removing key. Open a door. Alarm warning will flash. Lock doors with power door switches. Alarm warning light will turn on. Close all doors. Wait for anti-theft warning light to turn off.
Disarming An Untriggered System:
Unlock driver or passenger door using vehicle key or remote transmitter. Turn ignition switch to RUN or ACC position.
Triggering System:
Alarm will sound when any door is opened without first using key, keyless entry code, or remote transmitter to unlock door first.
Disarming A Triggered System
Unlock driver or passenger door with key, or unlock driver's door using remote transmitter.
May 25, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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