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Power Locks
My car always locks me out! When I start the engine, when I get out and close the door, it locks! I need to shut off the engine or leave a window open or carry an extra key. I have an after market alarm system in my car and my 1992 svx does not have any power lock switches. Can anyone help? I don't mind losing the power locks, as long as I can get out of the car without getting locked out.
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Re: Power Locks
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Sounds like the aftermarket alarm is mis-wired.
What kind of alarm? How do you normally arm it?
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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This scenario, locking up a running car is an alarm option. It is suppose to be a good thing.
Read the manual of your aftermarket alarm. It's in there somewhere on how to turn off the feature.
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!) |
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I had the same problem with mine, and after getting it rewired properly, it doesn't do it any more.
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This morning, I went out to my car, cranked it, pulled the key out of the ignition, locked the door, and went back inside to chill [well, de-chill, technically] for a few minutes.
I figured this was another of the car's cold-weather features, like the wiper-park switch. People always gawked when I pulled the key out in my old Chevy, too. Is this not standard? Can you not remove the key from the ON position? |
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My alarm system is valet. The manual indicates it has an on/off option to the power locks. But it does not tell me how to shut it off or where to find it. I bought the car with this alarm already installed, so I can't call the installer. Any ideas?
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!) |
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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My alarm system is valet model 554R. I looked up the manual on the internet, but I can't seem to find the answer to my problem.
Thank you for all your responses! |
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Try searching "passive arming" or "forced passive arming".
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!) |
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I just found the definitions for passive and forced passive arming on Directed's site:
Passive Arming When placed in this mode, the security system will arm itself 30 seconds after customer leaves the vehicle. Even if you forget to arm the system, passive arming will protect the vehicle from would-be thieves. This feature can be used in conjunction with power door locks and windows to fully secure the vehicle. *See Active Arming. Forced Passive Arming The next level of passive arming. Forced Passive Arming ensures that even if you leave your car door open, the system will arm and bypass that particular zone (door, sensor, switch etc.) after one hour. Passive arming must be selected for this feature to be enabled. Great if you leave your vehicle in a hurry and left it unsecured, Forced Passive Arming ensures you are protected always. Use an existing switch in the vehicle as your hidden override switch. Pick your secret switch, and the number of pulses - no thief will ever find it! I sincerely feel your lock up problems is an actual option that needs to be turned off. I personally would email directed to find out how.
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!) |
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