Python 881XP Remotes not working
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=62965
Printed Date: July 05, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Topic: Python 881XP Remotes not working
Posted By: steve1081
Subject: Python 881XP Remotes not working
Date Posted: September 20, 2005 at 12:21 PM
I had to remove the battery from my car the other day in order to jumpstart my boat.... Anyway... after i reinstalled the battery my alarm and remote start would not work. I checked the fuse on the system to see if i may have blown it while disconnecting or reconnecting the battery. It was good. So, that isnt it. I tried pressing the lock button many times to sync the codehopper feature... that didnt work. I also attempted to reprogram my remotes to the unit. But, i couldnt get that to work either. Just to verify that the unit was getting power I entered the settings menu by holding the Valet switch for 3 seconds. It did enter the setting menu. So, i am completely stumped. The dealer who installed it is about 7 hrs away (i am at college) and i would like to try to get it fixed before i get back there. I have no idea what could have happened... or if there could be another fuse that blew that would only affect the remotes?? Or if the Brain is somehow blown?? I have no Idea. I was thinking that i might be able to fix it by resetting the factory defaults or something, but i dont even know if i can do that since the remotes will not work. Thanks for any help. -stephen
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Posted By: steve1081
Date Posted: September 20, 2005 at 3:29 PM
THe alarm is in a 2005 Ford F150, I dont think it is a vehicle specific problem... but, i figured it was best to include the info thanks again stephen
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: September 20, 2005 at 4:20 PM
try unplugging the antenna for about 5 minutes.....
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: steve1081
Date Posted: September 20, 2005 at 8:07 PM
Going to try that right now! Thanks for the advice. If anyone else has any ideas please let me know. -stephen
Posted By: steve1081
Date Posted: September 20, 2005 at 8:49 PM
Kgerry... It worked... Thanks a bunch for the tip. e Will this happenany time the battery is unpluged? I hope not... because it was a PITA to disconnect the antenna. But, I am so relieved that it works again. I was starting to think I wasted $500 on the whole setup. Thanks again... this forum is great. -stephen
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: September 21, 2005 at 9:52 AM
it happens, not often, but it happens.... being that the antenna is an active device, the only way to do a hard reset is to physically unplug it.... i always unplug it right at the antenna on the windshield, which is easy to get at......
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: steve1081
Date Posted: September 21, 2005 at 10:43 PM
I didnt realize you could disconnect it there... Oh well. Next time I will do that. Thanks again. -stephen
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