[Gothche]

The security system doesn't seem to work cause when I lock the door the security system light next to the driver's door lock doesn't blink as it is suppose to do. Can anyone tell me what the problem could be and how to fix it.

 

[dumplin101]

try disconnecting you battery for about 20 sec. make sure you have the radio code before you attempt this.

 

[ymisoqt]

Has it always not worked or did it used to light up and now it doesn't?

 

[legend6speed]

are you sure the security system doesn't work tho? in theory the light just could be out. try locking the car from the outside but leave your window down. then pull up on the lock nub to unlock it. always sets my alarm off

 

[Gothche]

Hmmm.... Maybe I should try out the ideas you just told me. I think I've seen the light once after I reinstalled the stock bose premium radio, but now I see nothing and yes I have the code for the radio.
Thanks for the ideas

 

[fuzzy2k3]

kingston/morningside is all gangster. probably the most dangerous part of town along with jane and finch

 

[Gothche]

I tried the thing out today(locking the doors with an open window and then using the inside nub to unlock) and nothing happened. Ihaven't unplugged the battery yet but I will probably do that very soon. Are you sure it will reset the door alarm? I think it worked before I switched back to the bose premium radio, so maybe something went wrong when I did that? Everything was plugged in the right way and there's no trouble with anything else, only the door alarms doesn't work.

 

[nino418]

My alarm won't arm with the windows open, you have to have the windows closed to do it. Try this, sit in the car and have a friend lock you in. Then pull the door lock or pop the hood or trunk. then see if it goes off.

 

[Gothche]

Well today I tried disconnecting the battery for almost a minute or so, but it didn't do the trick I've tried having a friend locking the car from the outside while I stayed inside and then unlocked the car from there and nothing happens.
So now I want to know what can cause this error in the alarm system? and how can I repair it?

 

[manxdr21]

Have you given it enough time to arm because the system does not arm immediately. This link to the online manual may help: Acura Legend Online Service Manual (Page: 1325)

 

[Gothche]

yes I have waited for as long as 1 minut before trying to set it off and still nothing happens. I hoped it was only the indicator light that had a problem but it's the whole security system at the doors, my bose radio have the anti theft light on(flashing) when I turn it off but the indicator in the door and the alarm itself doesn't work.
I'm pretty sure I've seen it flash when I first picked up the car when it arrived in Denmark but I'm not completely sure about that and I'm thinking maybe the previous owner had disconnected the stock alarm but hmmm..... I don't know.

 

[manxdr21]

yes I have waited for as long as 1 minut before trying to set it off and still nothing happens. I hoped it was only the indicator light that had a problem but it's the whole security system at the doors, my bose radio have the anti theft light on(flashing) when I turn it off but the indicator in the door and the alarm itself doesn't work.
I'm pretty sure I've seen it flash when I first picked up the car when it arrived in Denmark but I'm not completely sure about that and I'm thinking maybe the previous owner had disconnected the stock alarm but hmmm..... I don't know.

I think the easiest test would be to swap out the alarm control unit(if you have one available). The alarm unit is located under the drivers side dash in the usdm models(should basically be the same), use the online manual(the link a gave you before) to assist you in finding and removing this part.
If it's not the unit It could be something as simple as a lose wire going to the system or a bad "arming switch" such as the one for the hood, trunk, or doors. Normally our alarms will not arm unless everything is closed, so if the system thinks something is still open, due to a bad switch, it will not arm. Good luck

 

[ari_one]

If you're not 100% sure that it worked before, check the switch on the hood as that is where most people tap it to disable it.

 

[CRiSS]

check your fuses
:bigok:

 

[Gothche]

First of all it is an USDM Legend I've got imported from the US and where is the under hood tap you're talking about?
If the car thinks something is open because of a bad switch then I would be able to see it in my (cluster)warning light, right?

Thanks for the answers

 

[TonyTheBullet]

kingston/morningside is all gangster. probably the most dangerous part of town along with jane and finch

Haha

That was quite random.

 

[telafonic]

The hood switch is in front of the radiator, and you wouldn't be able to see it on your cluster. Also, the radio and the alarm are completely separate. Make sure your trunk and sunroof are closing properly and make sure the wiring to your security module is good.

 

[nismogator]

Hey I'm looking into it.. I have been without the alarm and at this rate of crimes, i'm getting pissed off. I think its something to do with the Security Alarm System. Will let you guys know as soon as I fix it.