I have a 1996 Ford Taurus. Got a new battery (First I ever had to replace) after putting it in (same spec battery as the factory one I replaced) the Car alarm makes the Lights flash for about 1-2 mins after I start it... then it runs fine... No siren, no horn beeping... just lights flashing... How can I disable the factory alarm... it isnt worth stealing anyways... its a winter rat for my vette.

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Plug the factory wiring harnesses into the switch connectors (previously mounted in step #2) and audio connectors on the back of the Integrated Mounting Kit. 1.

You may need a new Vehicle Speed Sensor. It is located on the Transmission on the Passenger side out-put shaft housing.

Hard to figure out what you are talking about. If you mean the remote which attaches to your keychain and unlocks the doors, then you can buy a used one on ebay for about 10 bucks, put a new battery in it, about 4 bucks, take it to a dealer and have them teach your car to recognize it, about 20 bucks or free depending on
your persuasive abilities.

depending on how your set-up makes all the difference. if you are doing it in the drive way out the top is the best. if you have a shop and a lift then top or bottom is almost the same. coming out the top is a little harder if you haven't do it before. so if you have a lift and equipment the bottom is best.

Get a new battery - I did and it works OK.
Make sure it is the high output type as used in Jeeps etc. Check spec book for it in shop.

If you go to autozone.com, they have access to free repair manuals, you can print out step by step instructions from there. you will have to register with the sight and provide your vehicle information. it is free. this is for the 3.0 v-6 OHV (2-valve). you will need a couple of special tools, disconnect the battery neg (black) terminal remove the accessory drive belt remove the alternator remove and drain the coolant from the recovery reservoir put a drain pan under Pwr STR pump under the vehicle and disconnect the lines and let them drain remove the idler pulley remove the bracket mounting bolt under the belt tension mounting remove the 2 retaining nuts/ remove mounting studs/ remove Pwr Str Pump support w/ pump attached clamp pump in vise/remove pulley (special tool) remove three bolts on the support, remove Pwr Str pump.
replace as you have taken apart when installing you will need the second tool "pump pulley replacer" Good Luck!

it probably has nothing to do with heat... it is probably a battery drain...need to put an ammeter inline to see if a drain... factory specs it at .05 amps draw or less.. let me know for more help

It probably needs to be pressed in & out. The hammer is only so good,lol. Make sure you tighten everything to spec too.

Hello Johnrevival, Did you toss in new spark plugs too? I would suggest the best of champion which are designed specifically for ford engines.

Here is a link to the factory owners manual, the info about the fuse is in the manual.

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