Disabling The Alarm
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Disabling The Alarm
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Question for you: I'm currently in the military and getting ready to go on a short tour to Korea for a year. Well, I have to put my car in storage for a year and there are a few guidelines that I have to follow in order to store it. One is disabling the alarm. Does anyone know an easy way to do this without going to the dealer? Any help/info is greatly appreciated!
Question for you: I'm currently in the military and getting ready to go on a short tour to Korea for a year. Well, I have to put my car in storage for a year and there are a few guidelines that I have to follow in order to store it. One is disabling the alarm. Does anyone know an easy way to do this without going to the dealer? Any help/info is greatly appreciated!
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Yea, I guess I could try that. But my battery should be okay...they have government contractors there that will start my car every few days and also make sure that its serviced (checking fluids, belts, etc.).
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start the engine turn off the engine open and close the door and don't lock the door. shouldn't have any problems since the car won't automatically lock unless you lock it yourself.
if someone accidentally locks it. you will have to do the same process because if they simply unlock the car door without starting the engine it WILL lock itself at this point. They most likely won't take care of your car like they should though... taking it to lexus to turn off the alarm is probably what is best temporarily
if someone accidentally locks it. you will have to do the same process because if they simply unlock the car door without starting the engine it WILL lock itself at this point. They most likely won't take care of your car like they should though... taking it to lexus to turn off the alarm is probably what is best temporarily
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If it was my car I'd find dry indoor storage, change the oil, fill the tank and put the requisite amount of Stabil in, put the battery on a Battery Tender, cover your car and forget about it. When you get back in a year you'll be good to ago with a push of the button.
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^^^Since thousands of military members store their cars every year, i'm sure the contractors have it under control. I have not heard any bad things about having your car stored for a year. They are not going to abandoned your vehicle or mistreat it. They are under a contact. You fill out the appropriate paperwork and do a detailed inspection before you leave. If things are not the same when you return, then they have to pay for it.
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So there isn't a way to do it AND still have the car locked, without getting a dealership involved?
I ask because I'm going to be shipping my car, and turning off the alarm is a requirement (I assume they don't want the alarm going off on the car carrier), but I also definitely want the car to be locked during transit.
I ask because I'm going to be shipping my car, and turning off the alarm is a requirement (I assume they don't want the alarm going off on the car carrier), but I also definitely want the car to be locked during transit.
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I don't have access to the car or manual right now, but look for a fuse labeled "IOD" (Ignition off Draw). If you remove that, I think it may disable the alarm as well as clock, etc. It's used during shipping--I can't assure you it works, but it's easy to do and then check. Once done, you'll likely also have to reset all the auto windows, etc., like you would if the battery cable was removed and replaced.
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In some other cars, if you lock the car using the remote/smart key, it will enable the aralm... If you lock the car using the mechanical key, the alarm will be disabled... Not sure if it will work in your car, but try it and see if the security LED will flash after you lock your car with the mechanical key...
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