PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How do you get your car alarm to stop going off?
I have a new car. The other day I drove it to the grocery store and when I tried to unlock it, the car alarm randomly started beeping. I stood there forever trying to turn it off with everyone staring at me. Eventually, I managed to turn the alarm off somehow, but it was so embarrassing. How can I turn my alarm off quickly if that happens again?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Car alarms definitely help to protect your car, but when they malfunction the situation quickly becomes a very loud nightmare. Here are some things to try if your car alarm will not stop going off:
- Start your car
- Lock or unlock your doors
- Hit the panic button
- Open the trunk
- Open the driver’s door
- Remove the fuse
- Disconnect the battery
Start your car: This may have been what you did at the grocery store. Most car alarms are designed to reset when the key is turned in the ignition or when the start button is pushed.
Lock or unlock your car: If you hit the lock or unlock button on your remote, your car alarm should automatically turn off.
Hit the panic button: This one sounds a little counterintuitive. Your alarm is already going off… but oddly, hitting the panic button on your remote should silence your alarm.
Open the trunk: Usually, using any buttons on your remote will turn off your car alarm. This includes popping your trunk.
Physically open your door: This one won’t work every time, but it’s good for certain kinds of cars. Use your key to physically unlock your driver’s side door. If the door is already unlocked, lock it and unlock it again.
Remove the fuse: If none of these things work, you might have to remove your alarm fuse. You can do this yourself by taking a look at your owner’s manual to locate your fuse box. Then, use a pair of plastic tweezers to remove the proper fuse. If this seems difficult, you can also
ask your mechanic
to do it.Disconnect the battery: If all else fails and your alarm is still going off, you can disconnect the battery. This will cause a full system reboot. You’ll probably do want to call a mechanic for this one. But if you decide to do it yourself, be sure to wear gloves and eye protection.
Find your battery, then loosen the clamp on the negative terminal before removing the cable completely. After about a minute, reconnect the cable. If your car alarm continues to go off, it’s absolutely time to call your mechanic.
Make room in your budget for unexpected car repairs by lowering your car insurance bill with
Jerry
. Jerry will gather low-cost rates from top insurance providers and deliver them straight to your phone—for free.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance for Your Car
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
