howdo/can you reset a ford escort alarm system?

Question

its a 1993 "L" reg 1.8 Zetec 130 BHP cabby?

its a 1993 1.8 16v Zetec cabriolet 130bhp.
English car

Answer 1

Anti-Theft Alarm/Double Locking System Service Test Mode:

Note:
Vehicles fitted with central/double locking and remote control but without anti-theft alarm will not emit any horn beeps. The test results will be indicated by hazard operation only. The anti-theft alarm/double locking Service Test Mode is designed to enable service personnel to trace faults easily. The service mode can be entered at any time providing the central locking system has not been activated. Operating any ajar switch or the bonnet switch 8 times within 10 seconds will activate the service mode.

Indications During the Service Test Mode:

Upon entering the Service Test Mode the alarm indicator LED will illuminate continuously and a number of horn beeps indicate the status of the system:
The first horn beep indicates activation of the service mode.
The second horn beep indicates that no fault has been recognised during any previous alarm system activations.
The third horn beep applies to interior scanning only and indicates that no fault has been recognised with the system during any previous interior scanning activations.
Each activation of a set/reset switch (located on the lock barrel of each front door) is indicated by one short horn beep. A correct central locking signal (status of the lock/unlock lines) is also indicated by one short horn beep. The second horn beep must occur within three seconds of the set/reset switch activation.— During the service mode an activation of any alarm sensor/switch will be indicated by a single short horn beep and/or a short hazard signal.— If there is no activation of any alarm sensor/switch for a period of 20 seconds, the system will exit the service mode (indicated by one short horn beep) and the alarm indicator LED will extinguish.


Service Test Mode Sequence:

Note:
Make sure the central locking is working correctly and note that the test steps must be carried out within 20 seconds of each other to prevent the system automatically leaving the Service Test Mode. Should this occur, start the procedure again as described in Test 1 and continue with the diagnosis. If a vehicle is not fitted with an anti-theft alarm system, start the Service Test Mode at step two.


Test 1:

Make sure the ignition is switched off, the windows open and the vehicle is unlocked. Open the bonnet and operate the bonnet switch 8 times within 10 seconds. Does the alarm horn beep twice (vehicles fitted with perimeter alarm only) or three times (vehicles fitted with perimeter alarm and interior scanning)?

YES: Close all the doors, the bonnet and the boot. GO to Test 3.
NO: GO to Test 2.

Test 2: Open and close a door 8 times within 10 seconds (make sure that no other ajar switch has been operated within 10 seconds). Does the alarm horn beep twice (vehicles fitted with perimeter alarm only) or three times (vehicles fitted with perimeter alarm and interior scanning). Do all of the hazard hazards flash?

YES: Close all the doors, the bonnet and the boot. GO to Test 3.
NO:
No first horn beep:
Inoperative horn
Inoperative bonnet switch.
Damaged bonnet switch circuit.
Damaged horn circuit.
Blown fuse(s).
Damaged ground circuit to the control module.
Damaged positive circuit to the control module.


No second horn beep:
A failure is stored within the control module memory. Close all doors, the bonnet and the boot. GO to Test 3.


Perimeter alarm with interior scanning only: No third horn beep
An interior scanning failure is stored within the control module memory. Close all doors, the bonnet and the boot. GO to Test 3.


No hazard signals:—
Inoperative hazard relays.
Damaged hazard circuits.
Inoperative hazard.
Inoperative control module.

Test 3: Is the indicator LED illuminated constantly?

YES: GO to Test 4 (vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm).GO to Test 5 (vehicles without anti-theft alarm).
NO:
Inoperative indicator LED.
Damaged indicator LED circuit.
Damaged clock connector.
Inoperative control module.

Test 4: Switch the ignition on' and off'.Does the alarm horn beep once?

YES: GO to Test 5.
NO:
Inoperative ignition switch.
Damaged ignition switch circuit.
Inoperative control module.

Test 5: Open all the doord, the boot and the bonnet (vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm system only), one at a time.Does the alarm horn beep once for each door and bonnet?

YES: GO to Test 6 (vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm). GO to Test 7 (vehicles without).
NO:
Inoperative switch(es).
Damaged switch circuit(s).
Inoperative control module.

Test 6: Insert the key into the boot lock barrel and activate the anti-theft alarm inhibit switch (hold the boot door down momentarily before allowing it to open).Does the alarm horn beep once for the inhibit switch activation and once for the ajar switch activation?

YES: GO to Test 7
NO:
Inoperative switch(es).
Damaged switch circuit(s).
Inoperative control module.

Test 7: Insert the key into the driver door and lock the vehicle. Does the horn beep twice and are all the doors and boot locked?

YES: GO to Test 8.
NO:
No first horn beep:
Inoperative set/reset switch.
Inoperative set/reset switch circuit.
No second horn beep:
Inoperative central locking.
Inoperative central locking signal.
Central locking actautor operation too slow (must lock within three seconds of set switch activation).
Inoperative control module.

Test 8: Insert the key into the driver door and unlock the vehicle.Does the alarm horn beep twice?

YES: GO to Test 9.
NO
:No first horn beep:
Inoperative set/reset switch.
Damaged set/reset switch circuit.
Inoperative control module.
No second horn beep:
Inoperative central locking.
Inoperative central locking signal.
Central locking actuator operation too slow (must lock within three seconds of set switch activation).
Inoperative control module.

Test 9: REPEAT Test 7 and Test 8 for the passenger door.

GO to Test 10 (vehicle fitted with anti-theft alarm).
GO to Test 12 (vehicles not fitted with anti-theft alarm).

Test 10: Disconnect the audio control unit. Does the alarm horn beep once?

YES: GO to Test 11.
NO:
Inoperative audio control unit.
Damaged audio control circuit.
Inoperative control module.
Aftermarket audio unit fitted - Ensure alarm cable has been taken to ground

Test 11: Press one of the buttons on the remote control transmitter whilst aiming firstly at the driver door and then the passenger door remote control receiver.Does the alarm horn beep for every transmitter activation?

YES: GO to Test 12.
NO:
Inoperative transmitter(s) or low transmitter battery level.
Inoperative receiver(s).
Damaged receiver circuit(s) or connectors
Stray IR light disturbing the infrared signal (e.g. other infrared light emitting devices).
Inoperative control module.

Test 12: Activate the double locking by inserting the key into either front door and turning the key firstly to the unlock position and then to the lock position within three seconds.Does the alarm horn beep to indicate the double locking set command?

YES: GO to Test 13.
NO:
GO to Test 1 (vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm).
GO to Test 2 (vehicles not fitted with anti-theft alarm).


Test 13: Attempt to open the doors using the interior door handles. Does either door open?

YES:
Mechanical failure on the double locking in the affected door.
Damaged double locking circuit
NO:
GO to Test 14 (vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm and interior scanning).
GO to Test 15 (all other vehicles).

Test 14: Attempt to trigger an ultrasonic alarm by waving in the front and the rear of the vehicle interior, through the open windows.Does the alarm horn beep once when waving in the front area and once when waving in the rear area?

YES: GO to Test 15.
NO:
Inoperative interior scanner sensor(s).
Damaged interior scanner circuit(s).
Inoperative control module.

Test 15: Allow approximately 20 seconds to elapse. Does the alarm horn beep once?

YES: End of the Service Test Mode.
NO: Check for damaged control module.

Answer 2

You have not said why you need to do so. If the alarm keeps going off when you unlock the door then you probably have a faulty activation switch.

Not uncommon in a vehicle of that age. Most likely on the drivers door they arm but will not disarm.

If that is the problem you need a new switch. That entails removing the door panel and replacing the switch that is mounted onto the door lock assy. Alternative take it to a Forrd dealer.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

if im correct in my assumption, u have a gt hatchback. ur best bet for info would be to check out my home forum www.feoa.net.
(ford escort owners association) they are really helpful and offer lots of good tips and info. membership is free, and you should ask in the 2nd gen section or general discussion section. im on there too, the names mecmunkee-j