The method of deactivation depends upon which of two different alarm systems is in your vehicle. Each system requires a different method. The two systems: enhanced and basic. If the car will not crank while the alarm is going off, you are dealing with the enhanced system. A small red LED is on the left side of the dash. Hold it down (depresses only slightly) while turning the ignition key to the start position. The starter should engage. Relese the key.
With the basic system, the car cranks but the alarm continues. use the key to unlock the dirver's door, or both doors, or both doors and the tail gate.
The immobilizer system has become "confused" by the disconnection. If one of these two methods above has worked, you need read no further.
Probably one of the following procedures actually "confused" the system:
https://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Factory-Car-Alarm. That falls under no good deed goes unpunished.
There are also other methods sometimes attempted:
https://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Factory-Car-Alarm.
The sad reality is that different brands have different deactivation methods:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
But back to YOUR vehicle, You would think your user manual would give you some guidance regarding the immobilizer.
If you have a keyless fob, it can be used to disarm either system by pushing the unlock button on it while the alarm is going off.
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