Anti theft

[Mikec86]

Hi I have a question about anti theft on explorers. I have a 1997 sport trac 2door. The car was down for a while because the right rear quarter panel window was broken. I replaced that today then went to start it. The battered was dead so I replaced it with an extra I had lying around but when I did the car alarm went off. I noticed a black hose/wire with a red tip to the rear of the car when I replaced the window. I was thinking maybe I did something to that piece that set off the anti theft alarm. Any ideas on how to fix this or if it is even the problem?

 

[brantm21]

I'm not sure about the wire but I know on my 98, anytime I unhook the battery, when I hook it back up the alarm sounds. I just press unlock to turn it off. Then I wait about 5 seconds and unlock again then I start it.

 

[DjDom]

First question is, does your Explorer have a factory Anti-theft system or an aftermarket one?
Either way, pressing unlock on the fob should work.