1997 4runner alarm security problem
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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=63188
Printed Date: May 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Topic: 1997 4runner alarm security problem
Posted By: marybethk
Subject: 1997 4runner alarm security problem
Date Posted: September 24, 2005 at 5:46 AM
To my knowledge this is a factory installed alarm/security system on my Limited version of the 4runner.
While driving the horn started to blow then a high pitched alarm with a single steady tone came from the engine compartment. Then the engine stopped, while I was driving!
I disconnected the battery but once reconnected the high pitched tone started again and the truck wouldn't start.
The keyless remote won't do anything but the red LED on the remote is bright, so the battery is probably okay. Its the original remote that came with the truck.
I pulled fuses in the engine compartment one at a time. After pulling a particular fuse I connected the battery to see if the alarm would sound. A blue fuse at the very bottom of the fuse box allowed me to start the truck and appeared to disable the alarm. With this fuse out no dashlights, radio, etc.
After driving home uneventfully I parked the truck but after about 5 minutes the horn started to blow again so I disconnected the battery.
Any ideas on what is causing the security system to go haywire? Is there a method to disconnect the system? Where can I go for help?
I really know a lot about cars and trucks, have rebuilt many. I am really good with wiriing and electronics, just new to the 4runner.
Thanks
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marybethk
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Posted By: Scott35
Date Posted: September 24, 2005 at 8:46 AM
I beleive your alarm box is under your drivers seat, try to unplug it and see if you can get everything to going then. More than likely the alarm itself is shorted out. One of my friends, had problems with his, come to find out it had water or drink in it.
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Tacomacrew
Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: September 24, 2005 at 9:15 AM
Does you Remotes have a NUMBER / Name on them??
I don't think 97 had Factory R K E
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MO
Don't Learn from Others Mistakes
You Might Be the One That Knows.
Posted By: Scott35
Date Posted: September 24, 2005 at 9:16 AM
My 97 4Runner SR-5 did.
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Tacomacrew
Posted By: marybethk
Date Posted: September 25, 2005 at 7:30 PM
Okay,
I'll look under the drivers seat and let you know how it goes. If I disconnect it then what do you rec I do after that?
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marybethk
Posted By: marybethk
Date Posted: September 26, 2005 at 4:40 PM
No alarm under the drivers seat, nothing under there at all.
Ed
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marybethk
Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: September 26, 2005 at 7:41 PM
Probably a Dealer or PORT Install
Does you Remotes have a NUMBER / Name on them??
Or a picture?
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MO
Don't Learn from Others Mistakes
You Might Be the One That Knows.
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