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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Question NEW GUY: Alarming Question

Can the alarm module on a 1992 F-150 be permanently unplugged without doing damage to the truck's electronics? My remote won't disengage the starter kill switch so I disconnected the alarm module and the engine started OK but I don't want to run it in that condition if it would damage the electronics over time.. would greatly appreciate a reply from anyone with experience in this area.. thanks.. Dale
 
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Will the electronics (modules, computer, etc) on a 1992 F-150 be damaged if the alarm module is permanently unplugged? The alarm module has malfunctioned and unit's starter kill switch prevents crankig... BUT the engine starts OK after I unplug the alarm module... QUESTION: can I continue to drive the truck with the module unplugged without damage to the system? Will greatly appreciate some expertise in this area.. thanks.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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Moved to proper forum.

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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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If the headlights, horn, courtesy lamps, and door lock swithes all still work properly after you pull the alarm module plug to start the truck, then I don't see any problem with what you are doing.

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