how to reset alarm?

2003 FORD TAURUS
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how to reset alarm without the remote, car will not start?
Nov 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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Hello,

Many vehicles security alarm can be disabled by simply disconnecting the negative battery cable for 15 seconds. This can reset the alarm.
Other vehicles will require little more work.
You might have to remove the alarm fuse to disable it.

Here is a detailed info on how to reset the alarm:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Aug 4, 2021 at 2:03 PM
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