1997 Dodge Neon anti theft alarm will not reset

Tiny
JOHN KUNA
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  • 1997 DODGE NEON
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 13,700 MILES
Battery went dead. Tried to push start(5 spd.). Car would not start. Pushed car back up driveway and anti-theft alarm went off. I thought it might be because battery voltage was so low. Replaced battery and alarm started going off and the only way to shut it off, is to remove ground wire at battery. I tried cyclling the drivers door lock with the key with no results. I also tried unlocking the passenger door and trunk. This has been going on all week. I would like to know if the computer is seeing an open from the enabling switches. Or if wecan jump the ecm. To get the alarm to shut off and to get the car to start.

updated 11/25/08

Alarm would not reset by having key on and connecting battery etc. I dropped the lower dash sections and located a module with 4 wires (bl.R. Bu.

wh.). It has an adjuster for + to -. Looks like a pot adjuster. Also I can see where someone has cut and looped some wiring into the harness. My next step is to trace the add on wiring and see where it goes. The car is broke down by a friends house so I am running back and forth. I'll let you
know what I find. Thank you.
Friday, November 21st, 2008 AT 4:30 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Its an after market alarm system !
try this
have one the windows down
disconnect battery
place key in the ignition and turn it to ON
reconnect the battery
alarm should cycle and reset
good luck
let me know

need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
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Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 AT 6:43 AM
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Hello
hit replay It will be easier for me to know when you update

so battery cable off key on battery cable back did not work for you !
Is it an after market system
it should have a on off switch usually its located some where under driver side
very small switch
also try and locate the module
let me know
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Saturday, November 29th, 2008 AT 9:35 PM

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