Master code setting couldn't do it (alarm system ADEMCO VISTA-10)

Within 30 seconds of power up press *and # simultaneously. Display should say 20, if you press *20 1234 then *99 to exit programming. Your system should be disarmed and your install code should now be 1234. You can then use this code to change the master code.

It is telling you that a zone is not working properly or is open. Ex. door not shut, window not shut. Something moving in front of a motion sensor. Fin out what zone 5 is and that is your problem for arming. Could be a battery if this is a wireless system.

I have never tried that because it has never been requested. "FC" is a higher priority. It means failure to communicate. So I would always correct that problem first and then change the master code. But I don't see why you would not be able to change the master code due to FC code. Gl.

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if you power cycle the system then hold * and # after powering up that is a back door into programming hit #20 it will then display the installer code write that down then hit *99 to get out of programming
then do the command
installer code+8+02+new master code+new master code
to test batt do the command installer code+5+0 to test the batt or let t set and charge for 24 hrs

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I have an Ademco Vista 15 and have been trying to reset the alarm code. The owner did not know the pass code. Cant seem to get anything to work. Anyone know what works????

Resetting Your Installer Code
1. The installer code (IC) is the code that allows you to access the system programming. If you forget your IC, your alarm company probably won't give it to you. This is because they use the same IC for many installed units and keep it a heavy guarded secret. If your forget your IC code, you're going to have to reset it.

First locate and disconnect the transformer. This is a cube-shaped wall outlet, usually placed around the alarm control panel. Next, shut down the alarm system's power supply. You may have to unplug a battery if you have a secondary power source connected to the alarm system. Once the alarm is powered down, you will reconnect the transformer and the battery in that order.

The rest of resetting comes on the keypad. Within 30 seconds of powering up the alarm, go to your alarm key pad press down the * and # keys simultaneously until you see "20" displayed. At the same time, you should see "Installer Code." Enter your new installer code while the "20" is still on the screen. Your installer code will be four digits. The keypad will beep to acknowledge the new installer code. After the keypad beeps, press *99 to exit the program. To check if you have reset the code successfully, enter your new installer code and press 1 (off). The keypad will beep once if you have successfully changed your installer code. If it doesn't beep, repeat the process.
Resetting Your Master Code
2. The master code is usually only used by the home owner. Other users codes can also be set up, including manager, babysitter, gardener and housekeeper codes. The home owner will use the master code to set up these other codes. The master code is also the code you will use when you come home and need to deactivate the alarm before it goes off.

To reset your master code, type in your installer code, press 8, press 02 and then punch in your new master code. Press 1 to turn off the programming. Your keypad will beep when you successfully reset your master code. You can now activate and deactivate your alarm system as you please.


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If it is desplaying zone 18 then something is programmed in. It could be a wireless remote (single button panic maybe) GL.

We need more information. The answer is different for different models and Ademco has dozens of models. Tell us the model of your control panel, usually on the inside of the panel cabinet door) and we can help you.

Sounds like you need to reset the master code!

Depends on the version of panel you have... 13 years? could be a Vista-10 or 4110...

Either way, use the installing code to reset the master code. This information should be written down in the manual (as is customary upon installing the system for events like this). If the manual is lost, consult the internet for a copy (for your panel type and model) and try the factory default codes that are listed in that manual. If the "ready" light is on, and the keys "beep" when you press them then it should certainly work!

Another option would be to have a security technician come out and check it for you, but that would likely cost around $75 ($50 for first hour labor, and $25 for the trip fee), but you'll get fully informed of all of your options.

If your system is monitored then contact your monitoring company and they should be able to fix it for you for nearly nothing since you won't likely pay them the monthly fee unless you have a working system!

Another option would be to get monitoring for the system and the company will likely update the whole system to todays standards free of charge in exchange for gaining a new customer, but make sure you ask for new motion detectors, the old ones are a common cause of false alarms.


Good Luck!