ok, normally i can just lock the driver's door with the key, the interior lights fade out and the LED starts blinking. now it's not doing that anymore, i'm sure it's not broke, just something i did or did do.

so how do i work it and no i don't have a keyless entry remote yet [&o]

 

You don't need a remote for the alarm to work.
The alarm should come on once the car is locked.
Do the interior lights stay on?

 

yes the interior lights stay on and then fade out. usually they fade out as soon as i lock the door with the key.

 

There is a switch in the lf door lock assembly that sends a signal to the alarm unit to let it know you locked the car with the key. It may possibly be bad, or the wiring from it has an issue.

 

yeah, maybe there is some kind of fault cause it happends sometimes. i'll see what i can do and i'll report back.

 

Wait 'til you find the cost of the remote! Then after absorbing that shock................wait 'til you find the cost of programing it! I (bride) lost a remote and was surprised at the final cost............

r.

 

you can find the remotes on ebay for like $30+ and the programing is like $120 or something like that. i saw 2 new remotes go for like $46 on ebay yesterday.

 

I'm not a true fan of ebay. Seems most of the stuff that is sold is a Chinese fake or the product is not what is advertised. Ebay is no longer a sales depot for individuals but rather a clearing house for businesses.

r.

 

yeah, that can be the case sometimes, but you can usually spot the real and genuine sellers and products. if your not comfy with what you see on ebay, do what i do....give them a hard time.

i check feedbacks, i ask alot of questions about the item that i know the answer to already and i compare how the ad is written with other ebayers. i have over 120 positve feedbacks on both selling and buying side and i haven't had a problem yet.

 

heres an update.

i notice that if i use the power lock button inside the door, the alarm arms itself and the LED flashes. it's still not arming with the key though.

 

Most likely the lock assembly (Latch assembly) is bad.
It is a big PITA to change on your car.
The entire window regulator cartridge needs to be removed.
The bottom of the regulator assembly has screws that adjust the window.

If all else fails maybe we can get together on a weekend and do it if need be.

But I can't promise you won't have windnoise when done.
The dealer will charge about 5 hours to replace it.

 

wow! yeah we can do that and don't worry i already have wind noise

 

Ok then maybe less wind noise when we get done LOL
Call and get a price on the lock assembly you might change your mind for now.