Serious:oem Alarm Got My Starter On Kill...

[falxwon]

I recently bought a '92 sc400, just got a new trans and fixed the driver's side door and I then I discovered that there is a factory alarm. Well, I opened the lexus manual and followed the instructions in the book and then I completely blew it. I had to have blown it. I went to start my car and the starter went 'cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccck' - I have no idea how to stop the kill switch from doing this - can ANYONE please help me???? Not to mention that the CD/Stereo was already deactivated from a new battery, I just can't win. I'll never be able to drive my car at the rate I am going.

Please help, I'm totally clueless.

Thanks - falxwon

[SKperformance]

If you hear a click then your battery is dead it is not the alarm

[falxwon]

NAH- that battery is completely fresh, like two weeks old. How would that be possible? I swear, all the lights, windows and all the other goodies work. Just a question: If the alarm cut the starter (as it says in the manual) would it still make that ticking/clicking sound every time I crank?

If you hear a click then your battery is dead it is not the alarm

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[SKperformance]

your battery is dead

get a boost

[falxwon]

Got it, I'll do that in the morning guys. I'll let you know how this all works out.

By the way, with all this in mind - would anyone know what to do about the stereo/cd? The lights on the face of the factory player are just blinking, it's not playing at all. When I changed the battery it nullified the stereo/cd player. Is there a code to reactivate it? Thanks again guys, falxwon

[bartkat]

Battery may be ok, could be a bad cable or connection.

The manual should tell how to reset the radio, but you probably have to have a code.

[VincyRay]

If a jump dosen't fix it then odds are you've got a bad starter. Shop around for a starter specialty shop and you can save big. Starters can easily run a couple hundred dollars not even considering the installation. I know a local shop that rebuilds 'em all day for $125 parts labor and all.

[falxwon]

Hey gang, it all worked out. I jumped Black Betty and she started right up. Hey VincyRay, could you pass along that info about that place? You can email it to me at falxwon@gmail.com - I'd appreciate it bro! Thanks!

The stereo - well, there's no code in the manual. I guess I might have to go with the dealership or a specialty shop.

If a jump dosen't fix it then odds are you've got a bad starter.  Shop around for a starter specialty shop and you can save big.  Starters can easily run a couple hundred dollars not even considering the installation.  I know a local shop that rebuilds 'em all day for $125 parts labor and all.

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