1986 Alarm Question
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From: GREENFIELD IN
1986 Alarm Question
Here is the history. I brought the car (project) last year. It did not have a door key. In a moment of Corvette insanity, I locked the doors and set the alarm. Of course when I got the door open, the alarm went off. I finally pulled the connector off the horn (much to the delight of the neighbors). I got the keys made for the door and thought that would turn off the horn, but everytime I plug the horn connector back, it keeps "honking". I am sure I am just missing something, but can't figure it out. Any ideas? Of note, the car starts and runs...but I can't hook up the horn without the "amazing honking horn".
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You can replace the drivers side door switch with a new one to fix the problem.
My former 86 had the same problem.Since the drivers door was used most often it wore the switch out.I had to go to the other side to shut it off.
It was annoying so I got a new switch for the drivers door and it solved the issues.
Also,to the OP,if you dont want to ARM you alarm,dont use the power door locks to lock the doors.Get out of the car and manually lock it by pushing the lock in the door panel by hand.
To see what I mean,open the door and watch the security light on the dash flash.
Hit the power door locks to LOCK and watch the light freeze in place on the dash.Thats it arming itself.
Unlocking it with the power switch disarms it(security light flashes again) before you shut the door and walk away.So when having problems with the alarm,and horn,just lock the door manually and it wont arm,until you fix the problem.
Also turn both door key holes side to side to lock and unlock,and remove key straight out of the keyholes if still having problems.The key can sometimes come out a little bit sideways keeping the alarm still active.
Burning Brakes
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From: Davie Florida
Is the Sercurity light lit up solid on the info center?
If it is,
The problem is in the doors or hatch ( Security switches ).. But if the security light is not solid, I would think the problem is in the horn wiring.. Since the car is starting it makes me wonder if the alarm is set. I beleive if the alarm is set the car should have a no start situation..
If it is,
The problem is in the doors or hatch ( Security switches ).. But if the security light is not solid, I would think the problem is in the horn wiring.. Since the car is starting it makes me wonder if the alarm is set. I beleive if the alarm is set the car should have a no start situation..
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Info for the forced entry alarm is the first part of this PDF. Should shed some light on where your problem is, but it does sound like the door switch.
http://members.shaw.ca/dankai/Vats%20Electrical.pdf
http://members.shaw.ca/dankai/Vats%20Electrical.pdf
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From: GREENFIELD IN
I really appreciate all the input. I have been out of town all week, but will be back in the car on Saturday (I few parts arrived and can't wait to install them) Believe it or not the "project" is starting to look pretty good. I will be checking out everything all of you have suggested. I will let you know how everything works out. Thanks again!
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