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Offline russell17

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new vr6, need help already!
« on: 09 March 2008, 16:54 »
i bought a vr6, which runs sweet as a nut. got it home and needed to do some welding so thought best to remove the battery. i duno whether this was needed, but i did it anyway just to be safe. now as soon as i put the negative battery line back on, the alarm/immobilizer goes off, and wont turn off via the key fob like it usually does?! pissin me off now and need help badly! any ideas?
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Offline Simply Ed

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Re: new vr6, need help already!
« Reply #1 on: 09 March 2008, 17:02 »
I would say that the Key fob needs re-calibration with the car. I'm sure someone on here has the know how for this. I could be wrong though, but I can't think what else could cause the problem.
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Offline eightyeightmph

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Re: new vr6, need help already!
« Reply #2 on: 09 March 2008, 17:11 »
Bit strange that... sounds silly, but have you tried connecting the battery negative first then positive?

I assume the car is unlocked when you reconnect everything?

Will probably help to say what manufacturer of alarm you have too.

Can you reconnect everything & start the ignition? Or does the alarm just keep going?
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Offline Simply Ed

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Re: new vr6, need help already!
« Reply #3 on: 09 March 2008, 17:18 »

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Bit strange that... sounds silly, but have you tried connecting the battery negative first then positive?


That's a really bad idea mate. When disconnecting, always negative first. When reconnecting, always positive first. Failing to do this is dangerous and you could potentially short out the electrics in your car.
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Offline vdub virgin

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Re: new vr6, need help already!
« Reply #4 on: 09 March 2008, 19:34 »
Quote from: russell17 on 09 March 2008, 16:54
i bought a vr6, which runs sweet as a nut. got it home and needed to do some welding so thought best to remove the battery. i duno whether this was needed, but i did it anyway just to be safe. now as soon as i put the negative battery line back on, the alarm/immobilizer goes off, and wont turn off via the key fob like it usually does?! pissin me off now and need help badly! any ideas?
not much good now.................
but yeah u do need to isolate the batt b4 weldin,so u could hav done more damage leavin it on!
u cn get a little "do da" (cant remember wat u call em!) a box with 2 leads with croc clips cumin out that u clip on to each end of batt that protects it wen welding bt means u dont hav to disconnect  :smiley:
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Offline vdub virgin

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Re: new vr6, need help already!
« Reply #5 on: 09 March 2008, 19:36 »
thats it..........a SURGE PROTECTOR! lol!
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Offline Rmachines

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Re: new vr6, need help already!
« Reply #6 on: 09 March 2008, 20:53 »
According to autodata the key can only be programed using diganostic equipment!   :undecided:
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Offline Stu G

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Re: new vr6, need help already!
« Reply #7 on: 09 March 2008, 21:40 »
is it an aftermarket alarm or standard. if its aftermarket what i found was if ya find the little black box that controls it unplug it for a small amount of time it will reset itself :)
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