aztecicon

i have a problem with my factory anti-theft system it worked fine till a few days ago .. the alarm wont arm itself .. the transponder works it locks/unlocks the doors . but it wont arm .parking lights dont flick on and off anyone else with this issue ? or how i can reset my alarm

Pairallel

I've heard of others with this problem and it turned out to be bad switches somewhere in the system. Check your hood switch and trunk switch - have you had any recent fender benders or body work done that would cause alignment issues? Switches can corrode and wear out too - yours are 7 years old. May just need some lubrication.

If the switches don't properly engage, the system won't arm itself...

Just one idea...

e3NiNe

I've heard the same thing. A broken switch or door sensor would do this. If you leave a door open and try to lock the car via remote, it gives the same results, locked doors with no tail light flash.

Next time you drive your car, make sure all the doors, hood, and trunk are secure. Then look at your dashboard to see if the indicator picks something up.

honda guy

You didn't lock the keys in the car and somebody slim-jim'd it did you ???

VPUPPY

possibly in valet mode?

Misa

stock system does not have valet mode.

either the trunk or hood switch is out.

i dont think you can unlock/lock doors while a door is open.

too late to try right now... ill post back in the morning

aztecicon

well i'll try the trunk and hood switch now my problem is i looked for the switches and i don't see anything .. anyone know where they are ???

aztecicon

and no i haven't had any fender benders or anyone slim-jiming my car ... i do notice that the hood feel kinda funny when i close it kinda like if you left something inside the fender well and tried closing the hood on it ... but i see nothing