Security System Woes
09-13-2004, 10:41 AM
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Security System Woes
Well, my keyless entry and security system met an untimely demise when i tried to do the alarm beep mod. My keyless entry doesn't work anymore, the dealership tested the remotes which somehow both of them went bad as soon as i got to the dealership today. They said it might be a BCM problem as well, which would cost $800 to replace. I have a couple of questions though...
1. Should I just get a new remote from them or off of ebay and try to reprogram it myself to see if it works?
2. Can you take any BCM from a 4th gen and transplant it to another car and program remotes gotten elsewhere?
3. Would removing the BCM affect any components in my car if i didn't put one back in?
If anyone can help me with this i would be very greatful, i am a bit concerned that i do not have a security system keeping my car safe any more and also the lack of convenience with the keyless entry.
1. Should I just get a new remote from them or off of ebay and try to reprogram it myself to see if it works?
2. Can you take any BCM from a 4th gen and transplant it to another car and program remotes gotten elsewhere?
3. Would removing the BCM affect any components in my car if i didn't put one back in?
If anyone can help me with this i would be very greatful, i am a bit concerned that i do not have a security system keeping my car safe any more and also the lack of convenience with the keyless entry.
09-13-2004, 12:55 PM
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i would love to go aftermarket, but money is an issue which is why if it would work i would get a BCM out of a junker car and try that. Also, i just tried the programming procedure as described in the FAQ and i could not get my hazards to blink after i inserted and took out the key more than 6 times in 10 seconds...is this a sign that the BCM is fried?
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