Alarm... Now??

Subject: Alarm... Now?? Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:53 am

Hello,
I've had my '97 Riviera for almost four months. Now, all of the sudden, everytime I open the door, the alarm that I didn't know I had, goes off for a few minutes. I had noticed that when the door was opened, a "security" light lit in the dash, but nothing else happened. How do I disable this? Or, is it possible to go to a Buick dealer and get a remote made?
Thanks,
Mikel

Subject: Re: Alarm... Now?? Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:25 am

Try unlocking the car with the remote (whether it is locked or not) before you open the door and that should take care of it.

My guess is you might probably need a new door latch, which has the dome light and alarm switches built into it. Over time I have replaced both door latches on my '98 Riv.

By the way, you can make the alarm go off by locking the car with key or remote then unlocking manually and opening the door.

Albertj

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Subject: Re: Alarm... Now?? Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:28 am

I'm not sure he even has a GM key fob / remote.
That would be my first question.
And the second question is did you get an Owner's Manual with the car when you bought it.?

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Subject: Re: Alarm... Now?? Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:11 am

Rickw wrote:

I'm not sure he even has a GM key fob / remote.
That would be my first question.
And the second question is did you get an Owner's Manual with the car when you bought it.?

I get it..

If this were my problem, I would:

1) buy a remote or two off EBay, it'll run around $20 each. Try:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-97-1996-1997-BUICK-RIVIERA-SUPERCHARGED-KEY-REMOTE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d268bacbeQQitemZ400078646462QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

2) follow the instructions the vendor gives or the directions in the write up on this editboard (use the search function) for programming the remotes

Albertj

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Subject: Re: Alarm... Now?? Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:56 pm

Hello,
I don't have a remote. I use the key for everything. I called my local Buick dealer and gave them my VIN. They said that my car had a remote for locking/unlocking the doors, but no alarm, so it must be an aftermarket addition. Would one of those ebay remotes also operate the alarm?

How much does it typically cost to install a remote starter/alarm?
Thank you all.
Mikel