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How do I stop my car alarm from going off?
I keep triggering my car alarm somehow. It’s not only a nuisance, but it’s a source of embarrassment. What do I have to do to stop my car alarm from going off?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Triggering your car alarm is definitely a source of annoyance, but shutting off your car alarm isn’t difficult. Your key fob or remote can typically shut the alarm off, although you may have several options depending on your make and mode.
Some options to stop your car alarm from going off include:
- Start your car. Usually, your car alarm will turn off automatically when you start your car.
- Hit the panic button. This may sound counterintuitive, but hitting the panic button a second time will often cancel the car alarm.
- Use your physical key. If you unlock your driver’s side door with your physical key, your alarm should turn off.
- Remove the alarm fuse. If all else fails, remove the alarm fuse in the fuse box to stop your alarm horn.
If your car alarm is triggered randomly, you may have a problem with your battery or your key fob.
The alarm may also be too sensitive or installed incorrectly. Talk to a mechanic or an audio/alarm installation company to see if you can get the problem fixed.
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