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Aug 8, 2007 | 01:14 PM

12006fx4

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Alarm sensitivity

I have a 2006 F150 FX4. The alarm is freakin crazy sensitive. A car driving by in the neighborhood sets it off. This just started about two weeks ago. Does anyone know how to adjust it? I'm trying to avoid the dealership?

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Aug 8, 2007 | 01:16 PM

VFR_Man

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Ford "authorized" alarm, right?
You can find the install and operation manual here: http://www.gemsen.com/ford/

Aug 8, 2007 | 01:16 PM

black04lariat

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sounds like an aftermarket alarm issue. a lot of times there is an adjustment **** on the alarm brain that allows you to set the sensitivity.

Aug 9, 2007 | 07:04 AM

12006fx4

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its the factory alarm

Aug 9, 2007 | 08:45 AM

black04lariat

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Did you look to see if there was an adjustment ****..? As far as I know, Ford doesnt make the alarms they put on, as VFR stated they "authorize" and install them.

Aug 9, 2007 | 09:19 AM

SteveVFX4

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^you're right, they are made by Code-Alarm. But VFR_Man posted up the website where you can find the manuals to these remote start/alarm systems.

Aug 9, 2007 | 09:22 AM

VFR_Man

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There is no **** for the systems for which I have read the instructions.

The adjustment procedure is a contorted process of button diddling that is described in the owner's manuals on the site I posted. There is a couple or more generations of security systems listed there, so you may have to poke around a bit to find yours.

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Aug 12, 2007 | 08:16 PM

12006fx4

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i haven't taken it to the dealer. I guess I'm goin to have to. I was hoping it would be an easy fix. thanks fellas!

Aug 23, 2007 | 03:29 PM

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mattd17

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sometimes certain alarms can have the sensitivity adjusted by entering the programming mode, and then you hit the dash to set it. the harder the hit, the less sensitive, and vice versa. maybe that it an option with yours?