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    Alarm Triggered on Exiting Vehicle

    2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L SOHC V8 Longtime forum reader here, joined to try and get some help with an alarm problem that has reared its head. I have recently begun to have an issue with my February '02 production explorer where the alarm system will trigger upon exiting the vehicle. I...
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    ford explorer 2015 interceptor police central locking and alarm

    Hello friend, I have a problem, I don't know if it is related to this module. The car is a ford explorer 2015 interceptor police. It happens that apparently they removed the alarm system and central locking, the module that connects to the remote control apparently because it works through the...
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    Disable factory alarm

    How do I disable the factory alarm system in a 2014 Ford Explorer? Backstory: I have a 2014 Ford PIU with (a regular OG metal key) the police department installed an after market alarm system. Everything was fine until I recently had some work done on the truck (they had to take the dash...
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    Factory alarm issues

    Just installed a new alarm on my 02 explorer xlt. Remote start and push button every thing works fine. When I arm it it does everything right then issue is when I disarm doors unlock but factory alarm goes of I have to disarm with key. Any way tonfix this?
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    Headlights flashing while car is off

    So i have a 2004 Ford Explorer 2WD, and my headlight/brake lights will occasionally flash while the car is off. It happens at random. i will go outside and see the lights flashing at the same rate a turn signal would flash. i usually unlock and lock the car again which makes the flashing stop...
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    New to FE - Alarm Issue

    Morning, all. I have an '04 XLT. I am having two issues with it at the moment, both electrical in nature. 1) My fuse for the radio, overhead lighting and windows is out, and each time I replace it, it blows as soon as I put the fuse in. My windows are unfortunately down at the moment, so I am...
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    factory alarm going off while charging battery

    Hi there, I inherited a 2004 4.0 XLT when my dad passed, that does not run. When trying to get in into neutral to load on the trailer to haul home, the alarm was going off while connected to another vehicle, but I was able to lock the doors from the inside and disengage it long enough to get the...
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    2013 Explorer Liftgate Problem - Alarm

    Recently out or the clear, if I open my liftgate using my fob or the button on the liftgate it does open fine but does not disarm the alarm. I'very done a factory reset on the edge tire sync system as well as disconnecting the battery as the main ual says. Does anyone know how to fix this? I can...
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    Factory Alarm goes off when using remote key FOB

    Hi all, I have kind of a weird one here. I just went out and bought a remote for my 1998 Explorer XLT V8. I got it at AutoZone (It's made by Dorman) and I was able to program it to my truck by cycling the key 8 times and then hitting a button on the remote. That part went fine and the truck...
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    98 Explorer Sport alarm keeps going off even while driving

    My car wouldn't start yesterday morning. I jumped it, and it started right up, but the alarm (which I didn't know it had) started going off, even with the key in the ignition and the car driving. I thought I may just need a new battery and replaced it this morning, but the problem continues...
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    98' Explorer Non-stop anti theft Alarm help

    hey guys, For a few days now my 98' Explorer's car alarm has been going off, and not stopping when I click unlock, or start the engine. All the normal routines (even listed in the manual) do not stop the car alarm. It stays on when I am driving or parked, with engine turned on or off. The horn...
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    FOB and alarm problems....

    Hi everyone, I've tried to figure this out on my own, but Id love some help. my old FOB has some gremlin and works only occasionally. Battery was changed, and unit reprogrammed w/ no luck. I bought a new FOB, which does program, but, it activates the alarm when you click on door open. This...
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    2002 Explorer Alarm Issues

    My explorer has had this issue before. Just seems to fix itself. It also had the door ajar issues as well which I understand they are connected. This truck is now sitting, not being driven and the alarm just started going off, first time in a couple years. I disconnected the battery#thinking...
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    2002 Alarm going off

    My explorer has had this issue before. Just seems to fix itself. It also had the door ajar issues as well which I understand they are connected. This truck is now sitting, not being driven and the alarm just started going off, first time in a couple years. I disconnected the battery thinking...
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    as I can connect LED with only 2 cables+/-, to the factory alarm cables,or other way.

    Greetings do not write a lot in English but I will try, I have a 2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L 4x4. I would like to help someone, please. ebay buy an LED light of various movements with the idea of ​​putting it connected to the alarm, to make it look nice and also the rascals away without using the 45...
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    Auto window rollup

    This: https://instagram.com/p/zLCsRRKNK9 I want! Talked to a number of shops in my area- there seems no easy way to do with the Canbus system in our explorers. But apparently some guys had a module they were featuring at this year's SEMA show that's plug n play with the Canbus. Hopefully this...
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    Alarm goes off when reconnecting the battery

    I have a 1996 Ford Explorer 4wd 6 cycl and its been dead for 3 months, due to the alternator. I put in a new alternator, went to advance auto and let them charge my battery overnight because it was completely dead. Anyhow after I picked up the battery and connected reconnected it to my truck...
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    Please HELP with Alarm

    Ok so i have been trying to fix this for about 3 weeks. My alternator went out while driving home, ok no problem I parked my explorer used my wife's van and went to work the next day. After work I ran by Auto-Zone and picked up a new alternator and attempted to replace my faulty one. In the...
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    Rear window hatch not working ..."door ajar" sensor going crazy!

    Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and glad to have found it! I have a 2002 Explorer and the rear window latch mechanism stopped working. We took apart the rear hatch to find a plastic piece that attaches the cable to the latch dry rotted and fell apart. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find...
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    Key Fob Not Working In Hot Weather!

    Hi everyone! This is my first post here, though I have been a member for quite a while! I wondered if anyone has ever had the same problem as me with the keyfob / remote central locking. It seems that when the weather is cool, raining etc, my locks work perfectly with the keyfob. But when...
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    2005 Explorer alarm install...STUCK?

    Howdy folks.. I took an an EX projoject that has me stumped. I am installing an alarm in a 2005 EX XLS. I have seen the 2004 mountaneer install as well as many wiring diagrams. I have the relays wired and ready and a pack of 1 amp diodes waiting to be told what where to go :) I have also...
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    Anti Theft System Problem HELP!!

    edit: problem solved it was the horn fuse i am soo stupid! I have '99 explorer xlt that i cant disable the car alarm on. I opened up the rear hatch to get my tools this morning and i heard a chirping coming from (i think) the engine compartment. I tried to open the drivers door(same with...
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    95 XLT Alarm going spastic

    I'm at my wits end. I bought a 95 Explorer XLT used 2 weeks ago. After 5 days of owning it, the alarm just randomly went off for no reason. My buddy eventually got it to quit, but I honestly don't know how. It was fine until about 3 days ago when it started randomly going off again. I didn't get...
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    CODE alarm

    anyone ever put one of these guys in ? wires :eek: is this something i can do or leave it to the local guys (180) ?
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    Factory alarm system troubleshooting help?

    I have a 1999 XLT with factory alarm, I can set the alarm and set off the alarm from the key fob, but the alarm will not go off when it should (i.e when the alarm is set and a door is opened from the inside). Is anyone familiar with this problem? And know how to fix it without getting raped by...
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    Alarm going a bit nuts

    I've got a 2005 ford explorer that, before this, hasn't had many problems. Over the past couple weeks, my alarm has been going off every once in a while when I try to start the car. Up until recently, I could easily turn off the alarm by locking and unlocking the car, and then my car would...
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    Clicker doesn't work and key entry sets off alarm 2001 Sport Trac

    I have a 2001 Sport Trac. Today when I got up to drive to class my electronic clicker didn't work. With any other car this wouldn't be a problem but with my Sport Trac, the clicker is the only way to get in without setting off the alarm. The key pad on the door doesn't work, and using the key...
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    Alarm LED? Surprised there is none

    Anyone else surprised there is no LED that blinks or shows the alarm status on the Explorer? I guess I got used to that in BMW SUVs and cars where you'd set the alarm and the LED under the mirror would blink slowly as a deterrent to would be breaker-inners. I see lots of cars in parking lots...
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    Viper alarm triggers while driving

    I had a viper 5701 installed, professionally, into my 97 Explorer, and they screwed it up and won't fix it. I'm dealing with that, but meantime, I want to fix it so i can use my vehicle. Also, I upgraded to a 5901 and rewired the system, so i believe its a misconnected wire, not just a loose...
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    Doors randomly unlock and lock?

    Ok, so since I have obtained my pile of crap 1993 Eddie Bauer 4 door a4ld transmission with 4.0 v6 it has been randomly locking and unlocking via the electric locks, also my horn will go off with the lights at random times, im looking to disconnect any wireless keyfobs there are stock in this...
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    Explorer will not start

    I have a 2000 Ford Explorer, one day it just did not start, the gas pump was changed because that was believed to be the problem but it was not. Now we are almost sure it is because the factory alarm is interfering and blocking the motor start. The truck also has a viper alarm which might be...
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    GEM, Fuse, or something else?

    First so bio data. 2003 Completely stock Explorer Limited. So here's the newest problem. One day, about a month ago, I go to get out of my truck and remove the key and notice that the radio was still on. Immediately I was slightly puzzled as I exited the vehicle still hearing the radio being...
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    My '99 Explorer Sport won't start

    So last night I threw my keys and part of my key chipped off. Don't ask why, but I went to start my car and it wouldn't start. Now it wanted to start but I'm almost positive that it has something to do with the alarm system. The "THEFT" light was flashing really fast when I tried to turn the...
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    How to disable 97 XLT factory alarm?

    I have a 97 Explorer XLT with the 5.0L engine. I love the old thing but one of the most annoying things its been doing lately is the alarm keeps going off for no reason. It usually happens 3 min after I park, but I'm writing this now at 12:20 am on a Sunday bc it just went off again and that was...
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    Horn blares when ignition key removed!

    My 2004 Explorer XLT was working just fine yesterday until I went to remove the ignition key at one stop and the horn continuously blared until I re-inserted the key and turned the ignition back to the ON position! It also appears the now the red light in the center of the windshield is always...
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    Anti-Theft Flashing Lights

    I have a key fob to lock/unlock my explorer, and have noticed that whenever I lock or unlock it, the lights do not flash like every other car i've seen with keyless entry. The horn does honk when I press the lock button twice, and the interior lights come on when I unlock it. Does anyone know if...
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    thanx!! (and help with my control alarm)

    hello I would like to say thanks to all members of this website for so much valuable information. I would also like to know if anyone knows how I can activate the control of the alarm on my 97 ford explorer xlt. hope you can understand my English I´m in the process of learning. thax Alex
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    alarm question

    Greetings!! I just became the new owner of a 1995 Explorer 4.0 XLT :exporange with just over 186k on the odometer. The truck had sat unused for the past couple of years. It needs a few items: rear brakes(the parking brake shoes were rusted to the inside of the rear disc drum, but I freed it up)...
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    weird sound (chime) after start

    Explorer 1999 Eddie Bauer. It started 2 days ago and it drives me crazy: every time I started my engine after 1 minute I hear chime 5 times (same sound like when you did not buckled your seat belt) and 5 more times and 5 more, total 5 times 5 chimes; I have no idea what is it; there is no any...
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    Factory Alarm "Arm" Wire

    Does anyone know if this truck has a factory alarm "arm" wire for use with an aftermarket alarm system? If so does someone know what wire it is?
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