the cure for some no starts

Busted Knuckles · 09-02-2011, 12:15 AM

I've had problems with mine. The driver's side door occasionally will not disarm the alarm. I have to go around to the passenger side to turn off the alarm blaring away. This happens on the hottest of days when the sun shines on the door handle.

Another time, it went off on it's own while I was in the garage. No rhyme or reason, just started blaring. That only happened once.

cre · 09-02-2011, 12:26 AM

They weren't so bad when the parts were all new... but aging contacts screwed to the back of lock cylinders and magnetic reed switches for sensors which loosen from their mounts over time tend to make the system a source of contention for many people. The worn out switch on the driver's side lock cylinder is the cause of 95% of alarm related problems.. replace the switch and the owner's happy for another 15 years.

Ranma · 09-02-2011, 03:13 PM

The Alarm did not go off, the car just refused to turn over. I was pondering having it towed when it hit me "Earth to Ranma, come in Ranma this is Earth. Might be the security system, try locking and unlocking the door." He fired right up!

Think Cre is right, the drivers side door handle is fracked. Have been having trouble finding a new one.

09-02-2011, 12:26 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	They weren't so bad when the parts were all new... but aging contacts screwed to the back of lock cylinders and magnetic reed switches for sensors which loosen from their mounts over time tend to make the system a source of contention for many people. The worn out switch on the driver's side lock cylinder is the cause of 95% of alarm related problems.. replace the switch and the owner's happy for another 15 years. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

09-02-2011, 03:13 PM	#3
Ranma 12psi boost Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 326 Blog Entries: 10	The Alarm did not go off, the car just refused to turn over. I was pondering having it towed when it hit me "Earth to Ranma, come in Ranma this is Earth. Might be the security system, try locking and unlocking the door." He fired right up! Think Cre is right, the drivers side door handle is fracked. Have been having trouble finding a new one. __________________ 1986 Mk III MA70 7MGE Targa Top 5 Speed Stock Exhaust

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09-02-2011, 12:15 AM	#1
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	I've had problems with mine. The driver's side door occasionally will not disarm the alarm. I have to go around to the passenger side to turn off the alarm blaring away. This happens on the hottest of days when the sun shines on the door handle. Another time, it went off on it's own while I was in the garage. No rhyme or reason, just started blaring. That only happened once.