HELP!! PLEASE - car won't start

BigAl · 06-11-2007, 02:42 PM

Hi,
My factory security on my 89 is acting up and I am unable to start my car. It is stranded 30 mile from my home and it's my daily driver, so I need help ASAP!!

Here is a short recap. I can set the system by locking the doors. The red light flashes like it should. When I unlock either door, horn honks and the headlights pop up, and it contunues to do this until I put the key in the ignition, but it nothing happens, the engine will not turn over. I recall in the past, this has happened and I have been able to mess around with both doors and get it to reset. This time, no such luck... and also I noticed this time the headlights just pop up and stay up where before they when up and down.

Can anyone out there give me some help please? I am really lost as to what to do next.

Thanks, Al

ddmcse · 06-11-2007, 07:18 PM

you have to set the alarm and turn it off
not set it off

long time no see AL

i forget how to disable the alarm the normal way
but you have to "unset " the alarm

BigAl · 06-11-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddmcse

you have to set the alarm and turn it off
not set it off

long time no see AL

i forget how to disable the alarm the normal way
but you have to "unset " the alarm

Thanks for the reply..but the problem is.. I do reset the alarm..but everytime I unlock the doors, it sets the alarm off again. So the question is...how do you "unset" the alarm?

Al

scruffboy · 06-11-2007, 11:17 PM

I got stuck in a mall parking lot like that. Here is what you do. Got this from a Toyota tech. Even if the alarm is going, insert your key into the door lock, turn it twice to the open position (2 turns right). That should shut it down and let you drive away. Sometimes it is better to use the passenger door because of continuous use the drivers side may get worn out. This worked for me and I nearly kissed the friggin ground when I got out of that lot. GOOD LUCK! I hope you didn't do anything crazy in the meantime like pullin wires and stuff.

Scruffboy

j3pz · 06-12-2007, 08:53 PM

yes the first time this happen to me, scared the shit out of me. i didnt know it had a system. just as scruff said, turn to the right to turn alarm off

scruffboy · 06-14-2007, 02:05 PM

How'd it turn out. Did you get it started and get the alarm re-set? You ask for advice, then just leave us hangin? I kinda like to know how the story finishes.

Scruff

BigAl · 06-14-2007, 05:19 PM

Scruff.. I meant to reply yesterday, but it's been hectic for me. I do apologize..

YES!!! .. I did just as you said, and it worked. What a lifesaver, thanks so much.. Got my Supra back on the road.. life is good again!!

Al

scruffboy · 06-15-2007, 02:56 PM

I just was wondering how you got out of there, it would have been a pity to pay for a tow when the answer is so simple. My alarm haunted me for several months, then all of a sudden............nothing. And it's been that way for about a year. Almost everybody on this forum has experienced it, but that re-set sequence I told you about seems to be the real deal. Good Luck, Keep it on the Road.

Scruffboy

ddmcse · 06-15-2007, 07:48 PM

the first time i had to deal with it was about 10 years ago and i kinda forgot .

06-11-2007, 02:42 PM	#1
BigAl Stock Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3	HELP!! PLEASE - car won't start Hi, My factory security on my 89 is acting up and I am unable to start my car. It is stranded 30 mile from my home and it's my daily driver, so I need help ASAP!! Here is a short recap. I can set the system by locking the doors. The red light flashes like it should. When I unlock either door, horn honks and the headlights pop up, and it contunues to do this until I put the key in the ignition, but it nothing happens, the engine will not turn over. I recall in the past, this has happened and I have been able to mess around with both doors and get it to reset. This time, no such luck... and also I noticed this time the headlights just pop up and stay up where before they when up and down. Can anyone out there give me some help please? I am really lost as to what to do next. Thanks, Al

06-11-2007, 07:18 PM	#2
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	you have to set the alarm and turn it off not set it off long time no see AL i forget how to disable the alarm the normal way but you have to "unset " the alarm __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

06-11-2007, 11:17 PM	#4
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	Hey Big Al I got stuck in a mall parking lot like that. Here is what you do. Got this from a Toyota tech. Even if the alarm is going, insert your key into the door lock, turn it twice to the open position (2 turns right). That should shut it down and let you drive away. Sometimes it is better to use the passenger door because of continuous use the drivers side may get worn out. This worked for me and I nearly kissed the friggin ground when I got out of that lot. GOOD LUCK! I hope you didn't do anything crazy in the meantime like pullin wires and stuff. Scruffboy __________________ The only way they'll get my Supra is to pry my cold, dead fingers from the steering wheel. 89 N/A Supra, 5 speed, TEMS, Moon Roof, all stock, Black with beautiful Burgundy interior, lots of new parts, oil changed every 3 months like clockwork.

06-12-2007, 08:53 PM	#5
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	yes the first time this happen to me, scared the shit out of me. i didnt know it had a system. just as scruff said, turn to the right to turn alarm off __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

06-14-2007, 02:05 PM	#6
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	Yo, BIGAL, How'd it turn out. Did you get it started and get the alarm re-set? You ask for advice, then just leave us hangin? I kinda like to know how the story finishes. Scruff __________________ The only way they'll get my Supra is to pry my cold, dead fingers from the steering wheel. 89 N/A Supra, 5 speed, TEMS, Moon Roof, all stock, Black with beautiful Burgundy interior, lots of new parts, oil changed every 3 months like clockwork.

06-14-2007, 05:19 PM	#7
BigAl Stock Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3	so sorry Scruff.. I meant to reply yesterday, but it's been hectic for me. I do apologize.. YES!!! .. I did just as you said, and it worked. What a lifesaver, thanks so much.. Got my Supra back on the road.. life is good again!! Al

06-15-2007, 02:56 PM	#8
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	No problem BigAl, I just was wondering how you got out of there, it would have been a pity to pay for a tow when the answer is so simple. My alarm haunted me for several months, then all of a sudden............nothing. And it's been that way for about a year. Almost everybody on this forum has experienced it, but that re-set sequence I told you about seems to be the real deal. Good Luck, Keep it on the Road. Scruffboy __________________ The only way they'll get my Supra is to pry my cold, dead fingers from the steering wheel. 89 N/A Supra, 5 speed, TEMS, Moon Roof, all stock, Black with beautiful Burgundy interior, lots of new parts, oil changed every 3 months like clockwork.

06-15-2007, 07:48 PM	#9
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	the first time i had to deal with it was about 10 years ago and i kinda forgot . __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

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