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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord Security System Questions
45 messages, Last post on Sep 30, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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Replying to: thegraduate (Feb 28, 2009 1:08 pm) Re the alarm system: it was designed, I'm sure, to be activated over long periods of time without putting any significant load on the battery. I don't know specifically what the amperage requirements are, but I would suppose they are minimal. If the battery is fully charged, I would think there would be no problem. Trouble is, the battery will weaken over the winter, particularly when the car doesn't get driven much. By late February (twice this has happened to me now), there can be starting problems. Then -- maybe -- disabling the alarm for overnight garage storage might make a difference. And then again, maybe not. Won't hurt to try.
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We just put in a new battery and now the navigation system is asking for a security code in order to activate . Is there an initial code that comes on the car , or how do I reset the code?
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Replying to: kbussell (Mar 04, 2009 4:50 pm) If you can't find it, I believe you have to get help from a Honda dealer. |
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I just installed the Factory Honda Security System Hood Switch (part# 08E49-SDA-100) on my 2007 Accord SE, but it doesn't work. I ordered it from the dealer who said it would work with my car and installed it myself. I've made sure all the connections are good and all the parts were installed correctly (I've worked on many cars and know what I'm doing for the most part). I set the alarm with someone inside, have them release the hood and open it but the alarm does not go off. I've tried triggering it with a flat blade screwdriver, but that does not work either. Any ideas?
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Replying to: jamesong (May 28, 2009 7:45 pm) 1) First, you did disconnect the battery right? Just on the off chance that the computer memory dump that comes with it causes the thing to learn the new sensor. I would guess it came with these directions: http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord/06-accord-hoodswitch.pdf 2) Make sure you have a good ground on the metal tab that is on the wiring pigtail - no ground, the alarm won't trigger. NOTE that they appear to have shipped a new bolt specifically for the ground spot on the latch. Make sure there is no paint keeping the bolt and washer from good chassis contact. You could check the ground with a meter, or just use a tempy jumper wire with the switch released (hood open) from the ground tab to the a good ground point on the engine and see if the alarm fires. Other things to check are if any of the little metal pins got bent over in the connectors. 3) Note the last item about getting the power window auto to work again. To state the obvious, just in case - from what I see, if you have the four cylinder on which the honda security system was a dealer installed option, for the hood switch to interact with: http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord/06-accord-security.pdf 4) You may have to check the alarm units installation (above) to make sure there is not a problem in one of the wiring harness connections made when it was installed. Especially the three pin wiring harness connector at the steering column.
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Replying to: jmillerjmiller (May 28, 2009 8:46 pm)  Those are the exact instructions I followed, and I even bought it from the people that provided them, and as far as I can tell, the ground is good. I'll double check this weekend when I have time to take it apart (took me 2hrs the first time). I thought it was weird though that I did not have the reprogram my drivers AUTO function. I've disconnected the battery a couple times before (Once with a USA Spec iPod connector) and have never had to do it. I don't know if this is normal or not. & Yes, I have the OEM security system installed. Bought the car new in 07 and it came with it. I don't know if it's the exact one like in the link you posted, because I don't see a microphone on my dash, but I know it's the factory security system I plan on taking all the wires apart and making sure they are snug again as well. Thanks for the response, I'll post back when I can.
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Replying to: jamesong (May 28, 2009 8:59 pm) Thanks.
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Replying to: jmillerjmiller (May 28, 2009 9:03 pm) As far as I know, my Accord came with the security system from the factory. But, I can't remember if it's ever gone off & I don't know of a good way to test it. (Other than arm it with a window down and open a door?) I also purchased the outside temp kit at the same time. I'm a little reluctant to install it because it connects into the same harness as the hood switch. I want to get the switch working first before I install the temp kit. Thanks
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Replying to: jamesong (May 28, 2009 9:06 pm) Just lock the doors with the window down and then reach in to unlock the door by pulling on the lock stem. Speaking from (ahem) experience. You can also press the panic button on the key fob.
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Replying to: tallman1 (May 29, 2009 6:45 am) I pushed the panic button when I got to work and it does go off when I press that.I just didn't know if the panic button was tied into the security system, or if it was on it's own.
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