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Post by Dan Wogan on Mar 3, 2015 11:09:29 GMT -6
Hey everyone,
I've had a problem with my 2001 3.5L for about a year where when I unlock the driver side door with my key, it sets the car alarm off. This happens about 1/6 times I do it. I haven't had a key fob for over 4 years for the car so I can't test with anything other than unlocking the specific door or the passenger side. It tends to go through rough patches, where it happens much more often for a week and then goes two weeks without doing it a single time.
It may be worth mentioning that my DIC hasn't worked since I could remember and my horn is also very weak. Maybe they're connected in some way? Loose wiring or blown fuse maybe? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Post by Paulaurora on Mar 3, 2015 11:49:45 GMT -6
Looks like the car thinks that the door was open from inside after long time and it assumes that some one trying to brake in.
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Post by sall on Mar 4, 2015 10:37:35 GMT -6
Sounds like an intermittent connection in the door lock actuator. This is where the CTD system gets the unlock signal when using a key.
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Post by randolph on Mar 4, 2015 16:52:12 GMT -6
My 1998 Aurora has the factory installed alarm. My driver side door actuator will not work with the FOB.All other doors work. I have asked and looked everywhere and basically there is no replacement for this actuator. And apparently you cannot disable the alarm and get some other actuator as the alarm system is tied into the computer and your car would not work if the alarm is disabled. I love the car but this lack of parts including not being able to get replacement reveal molding is a major set back.
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Post by sall on Mar 4, 2015 16:55:36 GMT -6
My 1998 Aurora has the factory installed alarm. My driver side door actuator will not work with the FOB.All other doors work. I have asked and looked everywhere and basically there is no replacement for this actuator. And apparently you cannot disable the alarm and get some other actuator as the alarm system is tied into the computer and your car would not work if the alarm is disabled. I love the car but this lack of parts including not being able to get replacement reveal molding is a major set back. Likely a few in your local salvage yard. I see most of the ones on rockauto say not for anti-theft or whatever. I;d have to look at the pinout in th FSM. |
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Post by Dan Wogan on Mar 4, 2015 21:57:56 GMT -6
Sounds like an intermittent connection in the door lock actuator. This is where the CTD system gets the unlock signal when using a key. Ahh dang, too much work for me to do right now. I'll just have to deal with it for the rest of the winter  |
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Post by scottydl on Mar 5, 2015 10:05:02 GMT -6
I haven't had a key fob for over 4 years for the car Have you thought about getting a replacement? That would be less hassle and might solve the problem with remote activation. Then again, the actuator signal might still be weak/malfunctioning regardless of how the door is opened (manually with key, or with remote keyfob). |
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Post by Dan Wogan on Mar 5, 2015 13:51:06 GMT -6
I haven't had a key fob for over 4 years for the car Have you thought about getting a replacement? That would be less hassle and might solve the problem with remote activation. Then again, the actuator signal might still be weak/malfunctioning regardless of how the door is opened (manually with key, or with remote keyfob). I never found it that inconvenient that I didn't have one, and honestly didn't know I could get another one since the code wouldn't be the same. Still it might be worth checking out. |
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Post by Paulaurora on Mar 5, 2015 15:53:32 GMT -6
You can buy one on ebay for like 20-50$ but u have to match the code that on ur kefob module there is 2 fcc #s one is for ur car and then program it with tech2
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Post by Dan Wogan on Mar 5, 2015 19:10:14 GMT -6
You can buy one on ebay for like 20-50$ but u have to match the code that on ur kefob module there is 2 fcc #s one is for ur car and then program it with tech2 That presents another problem of finding the dang thing haha |
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Post by Paulaurora on Mar 5, 2015 20:07:57 GMT -6
Its in a trunk  .. |
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Post by scottydl on Mar 7, 2015 16:59:39 GMT -6
The Classic Auroras were a lot easier to replace keyfobs... just one FCC ID to match (there were only 2-3 options for each model year) and the control port could be overridden with a jumper wire to program the remote easily. 2nd-Gens have a couple extra steps involved no doubt.
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