2002 Mazda Protege Electrical/battery

2002 MAZDA PROTEGE
85,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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DHUNT21669
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Just replaced my battery and now :
1. Car won't start
2. Alarm trips every few minutes.
Mazda dealer has no clue-but it must be something I have to reset in the electrical system. One suggestion I found was to lock/unlock drivers door from the outside (with key). The alarm system does work off that door.
Nov 15, 2014 at 6:52 AM
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HMAC300
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try resetting your security system on most cars when battery is disconnected/replaced security system has to be replaced. If no manual on how to do it look online.
Nov 15, 2014 at 8:12 AM
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DHUNT21669
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Yeah-that was it. The security system was the issue. Locking/unlocking the drivers door with a key cleared it up.

Thanks
Nov 15, 2014 at 9:53 AM
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