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Originally Posted by sunpunkT4R
We have a '97 Limited 4Runner that has the security system with glowing red push button on dash to left of steering column. We do not have the keyless remote (fob) so we keep the system disengaged and always lock/unlock doors with the key. A few years ago when we got this Runner I changed the battery and got a big surprise when the alarm triggered and I had no way to disable it.
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I'm pretty sure I have that same security system on my 01 & 02 with the same red button. To my knowledge the security system was present at the time of original purchase. I experience the same thing, anytime I reconnect the battery the alarm will go off (horn blaring).
Thankfully I have my factory keyfob to turn it off but my questions are:
1. What is causing this?
2. Is there a way to prevent the alarm from going off when the battery is reconnected? ...other than removing the system
I'm wondering what is specific about this security system that causes it to go off when the battery is reconnected because I haven't experienced this on other cars I've owned.
