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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Meannn, Jan 10, 2023.

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  1. Meannn

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    #1 Meannn, Jan 10, 2023
    Please help, how can I disable the key alarm on f430 ? Its annoying, most of the time alarm rings when I try to start car or not lock the car.
     
  2. hessank

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    #2 hessank, Jan 13, 2023
    You need to post this in the 360/430 Section and get help from a dude named Trev (trev360) or another named Gobble.
    Either will give you joy
     
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    #3 swc5150, Jan 13, 2023
    Do you still want the alarm to function? If you don't care, do this... Take off the bulkhead cover in the frunk and precisely slice open the vapor barrier on the driver side. Located the alarm horn which is to the right of the steering system. Unplug it and you're good to go. Here's an image of what you're looking for.
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    #4 swc5150, Jan 13, 2023
    re-tape the vapor sheet in place when you're done of course:)
     
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    #5 Qavion, Jan 13, 2023
    Doesn't the LED remain illuminated if you do that?
     
  6. swc5150

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    #6 swc5150, Jan 13, 2023
    Mine didn't ('07), but I can't speak for other cars. The alarm is still technically active, you're just unplugging the horn.
     
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    #7 Qavion, Jan 13, 2023
    Interesting. Thanks. Perhaps the F430 is different from the 360, F355, 550, etc? The F430 does have separate Alarm ECUs and Immobiliser ECUs. On earlier cars, the siren is not just a speaker. It has complex electronics inside. When the siren fails, the Immobiliser ECU knows it. To disable the siren, other F-car owners have had to resort to disconnecting the LED or open up the siren and disconnect the internal plug attached to the speaker.
     

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