alpine sec 8080

I don't even know if I am doing this the correct way or posting my question correctly, but I am desperate with no where to turn? I have a HUGE problem with no where to turn?? (I tried Alpine already, and they were of no assistance??) My problem is this: I lost the transmitter to my car and now I am unable to start the damn thing!! It's been about 7 years since the car has been started just because I can't get the thing into valet mode?? It's killing me (not to mention the car).. I have an Alpine 8080 alarm system with the lcd transmitter (which of course, I lost).. I just cannot figure out how to shut off the alarm to put it into valet mode?? So the damn thing is blasting in my ear why I am trying every combination I can think of between the key and momentary toggle switch, but the alarm won't shut off?? It is soo frustrating, so please, if anybody out there has the knowledge, then please enlighten my stupid behind?? Thank you so much, I'll be in your debt if you can figure this one out for me??

Seriously Frustrated,
-Chris

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Christopher J. Weiss

Turn on igniton and flick toggle switch on and off! If it doesn't work, i suggest locating the control module and disconnecting it!

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COMMIT YOUR WAY TO JEHOVAH AND HE WILL ACT IN YOUR BEHALF. PSALMS 37:5

Have you tried a google search for an owner's manual?
Otherwise it's remove and rejoin starter cut if there was one. What vehicle? I'm assuming from your post you can't start the vehicle, also if the battery is flat as a matzo you won't be able to access the alarm any way.

I've searched everywhere for the owners manual to no avail. it's an Alpine 8080 on a 95' Trans Am. The alarm has all the bells and whistles like pain generators, hood lock, pager, back up battery, extended range antenna, and practically every other option that was available at the time like remote start (6 speed manual, but we still got it to work, just can't park it in gear).. All that crap and I cannot start the damn thing?? Forgive my hostility, it's been about 7 years in my garage... very frustrating.. it doesn't have a toggle switch, it has a momentary switch mounted under the hood. I think I need 2 people to valet the thing, but the alarm just goes off and I'm unsure if the momentary switch has to be hit twice, or if there is a sequence? Anyone have a pineapple grenade??

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Christopher J. Weiss

Pineapple grenade! LOL! Some gasoline and a scratch of the matches should do the trick! LOL!

Why don't you just dissconnect it, you won't be able to use it anyway! Seven years you had this thing parked in your gargage without being started, you must have a really big garage!

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COMMIT YOUR WAY TO JEHOVAH AND HE WILL ACT IN YOUR BEHALF. PSALMS 37:5

The only problem with disconnecting the alarm is that it has been mounted under a custom built box that requires complete stripping of the interior to just move the box enough to gain access to the wire harness plugged into the alarm anchored to the underside of the box... (did I say that all in one breath?)... I might just be looking at my most dreaded option? Flat bedding it back to where this infernal machine was conceived and telling the nitwits who preformed the installation to valet me... I was just hoping to save myself the $ by figuring out how to put her into valet mode myself? I figured if I can get my hands on the manual I can figure this thing out, but everywhere I look seems to be a no go? I am even writing to this guy who is selling a brand new 8080 on ebay and am begging him to scan the manual for me? I'm even offering him cash?? What is this world coming to?? The agony... I guess I'm going to have to dust off the old walleto... Or I can always do that gas and a match thing??

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Christopher J. Weiss

It shouldn't cost you much if you dissconnect it yourself! A pair of screwdrivers a nipper some tape and a little common sense and you're set!

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COMMIT YOUR WAY TO JEHOVAH AND HE WILL ACT IN YOUR BEHALF. PSALMS 37:5

I don't think you understand... the install was way too tight.. the only way to gain access to the wire harness that plugs into the alarm would be to remove the interior just so you can move the box and only then can you gain access... custom install comes with custom headaches like this one... but if I had the manual, then I'd probably figure this one out?

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Christopher J. Weiss

i remember reading somewhere for the alpines, you turn to ign once then flip the switch, it should disarm

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Ted
2nd Year Tier 1 Medical School
Still installing as a hobby...pays for groceries
Compustar Expert

well i looked around for the manual and here it is.

https://vault.alpine-usa.com/products/documents/OM_SEA-8081.PDF

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Ted
2nd Year Tier 1 Medical School
Still installing as a hobby...pays for groceries
Compustar Expert

I've just realised why you posted this in the first place and here are your three answers.
1) Charged vehicle battery.
2) Hack the custom box out.
3)Pay for a tow truck and have the original installers remove it, reprogramme it, replace it, whatever because if you can afford to have this sitting around for so many years in your garage you can afford the last answer.

yes I know, that's why I posted my dilemma? I was hoping that some body out there has an 8080 manual or had enough know how to get me out of my jam? As far as ripping out the box, the system is over 20 thousand easy.. so I think flat bedding it is my best option right now?? All I need is the knowledge of how to put it into valet mode?? Money is tight now, but I will flat bed it this week if I can't figure it out. It's just so damn frustrating that the information is eluding me? Like I said, if I can't figure this out by the end of the week, then I will send the doodie box out... I was just hoping that some body out there had the same problem loosing the transmitter for the 8080, that's all?? Thanks for your time no matter what happens... I do appreciate it..

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Christopher J. Weiss

Thank you SO, so, so, so much!!! I am So, so, so, so happy!!! I really mean it, I made the mistake of searching out the wrong product numbers?? I did not realize that the 8080 was covered under the 8081?? Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Now how do you put the pin back in the hand grenade??

-Chris

YOU RULE!!!!!

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Christopher J. Weiss

Your going to hate me, but after I look at the manual I realize I DO have a 8080 alarm... it was the year prior to the 8081... Thanks for trying... I still appreciate the effort...

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Christopher J. Weiss

the 8080, 8081 and 8070 all use the same manual.

try that and see if you can disarm it.

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Ted
2nd Year Tier 1 Medical School
Still installing as a hobby...pays for groceries
Compustar Expert

I was checking out the manual and it has a regular toggle switch, not the momentary toggle like in the 8080?? I do appreciate the time and your help... You were more help than the people who installed the damn thing.. They just say "bring it in" and then stopped answering my emails?? It sucks dealing with non professionals?? But then there are professionals like yourself that truly help, and for that you have my thanks...

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Christopher J. Weiss

a momentory button can be the same as a flip type switch when its flicked on and left there.

i appreciate the comment. the off position will just be off, when its left on, its equivalent to holding the momentary button

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Ted
2nd Year Tier 1 Medical School
Still installing as a hobby...pays for groceries
Compustar Expert

I desperately need to get my hands on the manual for Alpine's SEC-8080 alarm system. I just recently purchased a 8035 numeric keypad for the alarm so I could disarm the system (I lost the transmitter) and now found out that the programming information is in the 8080 instruction manual?? Please, if someone out there has a manual I will give you $ via paypal just to scan it and email it to me?? I thought I would have the car disarmed today, but without that manual to program it, I'm dead in the water... I want to thank you in advance for any help you may give me??

Sincerely,
Chris

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Christopher J. Weiss