1982 Corvette alarm system question
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Heel & Toe
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From: DeFuniak Springs FL
1982 Corvette alarm system question
I have a stock 1982 Corvette I bought new. I locked the car during a rare trip out of town which activated the alarm system. After shopping, I unlocked the passenger's side door and the alarm went off. I inserted the key into the driver's side door and turned the key and the alarm shut off. Is this normal for the alarm to sound after unlocking passenger's side door?
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks,
Dan
Racer
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From: jacksonville Florida
how did you unlock the door? On mine I know if I lock it with the key, its set. Then if you try to unlock it from the inside like when you have the windows down then mine get set off and you have to use the key to turn it off.
Melting Slicks
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From: Aurora Ontario
I have a stock 1982 Corvette I bought new. I locked the car during a rare trip out of town which activated the alarm system. After shopping, I unlocked the passenger's side door and the alarm went off. I inserted the key into the driver's side door and turned the key and the alarm shut off. Is this normal for the alarm to sound after unlocking passenger's side door?
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks,
Dan
Jim
Le Mans Master
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Either door lock should deactivate the alarm when the key is used to unlock it. The key turning the lock in either door should provide the ground signal to disable the alarm.
The randomness of the experience here shows the randomness of bad electrical contacts on your doors.
You need a new door lock assembly or clean your existing locks contacts so the electrical connection is made.
B.
The randomness of the experience here shows the randomness of bad electrical contacts on your doors.
You need a new door lock assembly or clean your existing locks contacts so the electrical connection is made.
B.
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Safety Car
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From: Mundelein Illinois
From the GM Repair Manual States:
Disarming
The system is disarmed by unlocking either door with the key or by turning the ignition on. Alarm shut down is accomplished only by unlocking either door with the key.
Hope this helps
Disarming
The system is disarmed by unlocking either door with the key or by turning the ignition on. Alarm shut down is accomplished only by unlocking either door with the key.
Hope this helps
