# \#alarm **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/alarm/250.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [My mobile guardian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mobile-guardian/69752)
**Author:** [@raskle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raskle)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mobile-guardian/69752 "2019-11-15T01:47:04Z")
I had a mymobileguardian GPS anti-theft device (similar to Lojack) installed back in 2004. I've noticed lately that there seems to be a larger drain on my battery, plus it appears that the company's website is down and … --- ## [Replacing the Head Unit on 2002 Honda Civic EX Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-head-unit-on-2002-honda-civic-ex-sedan/26959)
**Author:** [@danielonthehudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielonthehudson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-head-unit-on-2002-honda-civic-ex-sedan/26959 "2017-10-17T14:55:00Z")
Hello, So I just received a 2002 Honda Civic EX Sedan with the factory head unit, which sounds like crap and doesn't have an auxiliary input, so I'm looking to replace it. However, I've read online in a couple places … --- ## [Kia Optima Alarm going off randomly and getting worse!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-alarm-going-off-randomly-and-getting-worse/84539)
**Author:** [@bobafet256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobafet256)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-alarm-going-off-randomly-and-getting-worse/84539 "2017-03-20T21:47:25Z")
About 6 months ago my 2011 Optima alarm started going off randomly in the night, a couple times a week. It was annoying to me and the neighbors. I park on my driveway and have nothing of value in the car. Our neighborhoo… --- ## [Broken alarm remote, can not unlock car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-alarm-remote-can-not-unlock-car/93033)
**Author:** [@mar1saaaa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mar1saaaa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2016, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-alarm-remote-can-not-unlock-car/93033 "2016-04-15T05:18:23Z")
I have a Kia Spectra5 2006, purchased use. So I am pretty sure the dealer installed their own alarm. So anyways, 7 years later and the remote got water and seems to be not working ( the light stays on or doesnt go on at … --- ## [New 2015 Mercedes E350 wagon doors would not open keylessly and alarm went off when opened with key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-2015-mercedes-e350-wagon-doors-would-not-open-keylessly-and-alarm-went-off-when-opened-with-key/89711)
**Author:** [@duffsamo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duffsamo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-2015-mercedes-e350-wagon-doors-would-not-open-keylessly-and-alarm-went-off-when-opened-with-key/89711 "2015-04-20T07:31:44Z")
The day after I took delivery, I tried to open the new wagon's doors (it has a keyless feature) and nothing happened. I tried again and still nothing happened. I then took the smartkey out of my pocket and tried to click… --- ## [Alarm going off after connected to charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-going-off-after-connected-to-charger/89072)
**Author:** [@cforeman97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cforeman97)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-going-off-after-connected-to-charger/89072 "2015-02-18T07:02:02Z")
The van's battery died all the way. I went to jump it off and as soon as I connected the charger it's loud and annoying alarm started going off. I tried pressing the Disarm button and the Arm button, nothing happened… --- ## [2000 VW Cabrio alarm goes off for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-cabrio-alarm-goes-off-for-no-reason/85798)
**Author:** [@narret](https://community.cartalk.com/u/narret)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-cabrio-alarm-goes-off-for-no-reason/85798 "2014-07-04T15:58:32Z")
2000 VW cabrio, and the car alarm has been going off and i have no idea why. It has gone off in empty parking lots, and much to my neighbors annoyance, several times in the middle of the night. Other than unplugging the … --- ## [Car Alarm and Wheel locks for BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-and-wheel-locks-for-bmw/66185)
**Author:** [@SunnyAl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SunnyAl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-and-wheel-locks-for-bmw/66185 "2011-07-12T17:45:26Z")
Dear Readers, The 2011 535i did not come with an alarm (no blinking red light on the rear-view mirror) nor locks for the rim. I declined Lojack thinking I could deal with them directly. Any consensus on which of thes… --- ## [VW Cabrio wont start and the alarm goes off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabrio-wont-start-and-the-alarm-goes-off/64986)
**Author:** [@uvegottabkidden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uvegottabkidden)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabrio-wont-start-and-the-alarm-goes-off/64986 "2011-05-26T20:09:29Z")
Hey you, My friend is willing to lend me her Cabrio that she had let sit for about a year. I replaced the battery and tried to start it. The alarm went off (we lost the key-remote thingy) and it did not start. The lights… --- ## [2004 Volvo Alarm going off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-alarm-going-off/64060)
**Author:** [@Photomic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Photomic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-alarm-going-off/64060 "2011-04-25T19:23:50Z")
My Volvo XC70 was sitting in front of my house very early Sunday morning and the alarm went off, for the 1st time ever. I reset it with the key fob after making sure nobody had tried to break in and it went off again an … --- ## [98 Nissan Maxima Weird Car Alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-maxima-weird-car-alarm/62031)
**Author:** [@rustydud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rustydud)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-maxima-weird-car-alarm/62031 "2011-03-01T05:38:57Z")
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some guidance on some issues I'm having with the alarm system on my trusty Maxima. I did a quick search and could not find the same issues I am having. CAR: Nissan Maxima GLE YEAR: 1… --- ## [If you're dead, stop making so much noise!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-dead-stop-making-so-much-noise/61909)
**Author:** [@oona\_b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oona_b)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-dead-stop-making-so-much-noise/61909 "2011-02-26T21:43:46Z")
I have a '97 VW GTI. My battery died, I left the lights on, but when I went to get a jump, the minute the cables were connected, my car alarm went off. Fortunately, we cut the power and the alarm ate up what little juice… --- ## [Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/60847)
**Author:** [@wa\_kone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wa_kone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/60847 "2011-02-04T02:28:47Z")
My Jeep GC Lmited has an alarm that sounds whenever a door is ajar. The indicator for the rear lift gate keeps going off even though it is not ajar or open. It goes off multiple times and is very annoying. --- ## [Alarm sounds when key is turned over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-sounds-when-key-is-turned-over/60364)
**Author:** [@christopher.norris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopher.norris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-sounds-when-key-is-turned-over/60364 "2011-01-23T15:48:27Z")
It's quite cold today, -5f, and as I went to start the car this morning I ran into some issues. The car seemed to start no problem with the remote starter, however as I got into the car after letting it warm up for 5-10 … --- ## [Alarm problems with 2001 chrysler town & country van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-problems-with-2001-chrysler-town-country-van/60317)
**Author:** [@jeffreyellenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffreyellenson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-problems-with-2001-chrysler-town-country-van/60317 "2011-01-23T01:09:29Z")
Alarm went off when my wife started the car. Horn and lights started going on & off. My wife disconnected the fuse to the horn & then the battery was disconnected. That stopped the alarm; we hooked the battery back up & … --- ## [2004 VW Jetta car alarm issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-jetta-car-alarm-issue/59730)
**Author:** [@YoshiMerrybird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMerrybird)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-jetta-car-alarm-issue/59730 "2011-01-09T01:20:49Z")
Hi, everyone! My 2004 VW Jetta's car alarm intermittently goes off. The locks are also cycling on their own. Is there a way to disable the alarm system but leave the electric locks functional? Thanks, Yoshi --- ## [Car Alarm from Hell: The 2003 Mazda 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-from-hell-the-2003-mazda-6/59657)
**Author:** [@Cassiel007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cassiel007)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-from-hell-the-2003-mazda-6/59657 "2011-01-07T16:54:23Z")
Hi, My next door neighbor 2003 Mazda 6 alarm keeps going off at all time of the day and the night. Its driving me nuts. We have been trying to figure how to fix it. The dealership wants to charge her $100 just to look … --- ## [Car alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm/58923)
**Author:** [@jayradjeski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayradjeski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2010, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm/58923 "2010-12-19T21:12:44Z")
car alarm goes off randomly, any time it feels like it. Always when parked and no one is in the vehicle. usually between 2 hours and 20 hours after shutting it off. sometimes after resetting it with the remote, it will r… --- ## [Disconnecting Aftermarket Toyota Camry Alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnecting-aftermarket-toyota-camry-alarm/58519)
**Author:** [@Gail\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail_D)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnecting-aftermarket-toyota-camry-alarm/58519 "2010-12-11T17:22:05Z")
My daughter has a 2000 Toyota Camry that had an aftermarket car alarm installed before we bought the car. It has red button on the dash that either has to stay pushed in, on not pushed in. She lost her remote control a l… --- ## [Alarm system going off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-going-off/57229)
**Author:** [@maleko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maleko)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system-going-off/57229 "2010-11-08T21:32:22Z")
The alarm system on my 1999 Pontiac GP has recently started to go off randomly, and usually in the middle of the night. It started after I had the right rear window repaired as it was not working (going up or down) but… --- ## [Stuck steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-steering-wheel/57299)
**Author:** [@femaletamale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/femaletamale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-steering-wheel/57299 "2010-11-08T05:17:53Z")
My 2004 Maxima is having a little electrical issue, I think. The automatic adjusting steering wheel is now stuck in the "exit" position, or straight up. Today I put the lights on bright while driving and the alarm sys… --- ## [Electrical shock by alarm remote lock button when alarm sounding?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-shock-by-alarm-remote-lock-button-when-alarm-sounding/56414)
**Author:** [@klatraccartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klatraccartalk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-shock-by-alarm-remote-lock-button-when-alarm-sounding/56414 "2010-10-24T16:09:49Z")
I have a headlight problem, so I was checking most of my fuses, since some aren't marked. When I replaced one of the fuses I had pulled, the alarm began going off. After I replaced the fuse, while the alarm was sounding,… --- ## [My Car Alarm Is Going Crazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-alarm-is-going-crazy/56384)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Lucy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda_Lucy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-alarm-is-going-crazy/56384 "2010-10-15T01:42:16Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer I have had it for about 2 yrs now and for about a week the alarm goes off 1 or 2 times a day it is driving me crazy. Does anyone know what could be wrong? --- ## [2000 corolla ecm location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-ecm-location/56371)
**Author:** [@COROLLA\_SCOTT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLA_SCOTT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-ecm-location/56371 "2010-10-14T18:29:31Z")
Hello all. I've got a 2000 Corolla LE with 120,000 odd miles on it. It has a after market dealer installed alarm. This thing has been a source of constant irritation for me ever since I bought it, used, from a small u… --- ## [Your winter driving tips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-winter-driving-tips/11022)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-winter-driving-tips/11022 "2010-10-02T18:54:06Z")
Winter driving presents a number of challenges to both you and your car. Cold weather tests the limits of your car's mechanical abilities. Treacherous driving conditions test your abilities as a driver. We hope folks … --- ## [1995 Toyota Camry: dead battery + no alarm remote = fun times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-dead-battery-no-alarm-remote-fun-times/54808)
**Author:** [@finnagain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/finnagain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-dead-battery-no-alarm-remote-fun-times/54808 "2010-09-08T19:38:19Z")
I've got a puzzle here, and I hope someone can suggest some remedies short of calling up AAA and paying to get our car hauled to the nearest service station. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Recently my wife lost ou… --- ## [How to troubleshoot car alarm? 2000 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-troubleshoot-car-alarm-2000-toyota-camry/53536)
**Author:** [@nikster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-troubleshoot-car-alarm-2000-toyota-camry/53536 "2010-08-16T16:45:02Z")
Last night my car alarm suddenly went off, I don't know if I hit the panic button on my fob, anyway I switched it off. This morning my car wouldn't start, instead the relays started clicking like crazy. It only stoppe… --- ## [How to troubleshoot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-troubleshoot/53535)
**Author:** [@nikster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-troubleshoot/53535 "2010-08-14T17:23:11Z")
Last night my car alarm suddenly went off, I don't know if I hit the panic button on my fob, anyway I switched it off. This morning my car wouldn't start, instead the relays started clicking like crazy. It only stopped… --- ## [Car won't "randomly" start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-randomly-start/51423)
**Author:** [@nccswim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nccswim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-randomly-start/51423 "2010-07-07T15:19:51Z")
I have a 2000 Saab 9-5 wagon. We bought it used and we seem to be having odd issues with it for about 2 years now. The latest issue has yet to be determined. We have had it in to the mechanic at least 3 times without … --- ## [Remote door locks and alarm on a 2007 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-door-locks-and-alarm-on-a-2007-sonata/50926)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-door-locks-and-alarm-on-a-2007-sonata/50926 "2010-07-01T04:12:05Z")
when I lock the doors none of the lights flash and the horn doesn't beep when I push the remote twice. The alarm goes of occaisionally also. I have made sure that all of the doors are locked and everything is closed up… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/alarm/250.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=alarm)