Car alarm will not turn off, how do I turn it off?

2004 KIA SPECTRA
210,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SONIC PAINTER
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I bought this used, had no idea it even had an alarm. I changed the serpentine belt/alt. belt and as soon as the new one was on, this alarm goes off nonstop. I can't even drive the car, it won't stop. How do I stop it?
Jan 28, 2024 at 7:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Replacing the belt has nothing to do with the alarm/anti-theft system, so this is a good one. LOL

The only thing I can think of is if somehow the hood switch was damaged when you were working under the hood. If possible, open the hood and locate the hood switch. It should be on the passenger side of the engine compartment. When you close the hood, the switch should make contact with the hood and complete the circuit.

Check to make sure the switch isn't damaged as well as the wiring to it.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 28, 2024 at 8:33 PM