'95 Pathy remote questions

[prginocx]

Bought this truck 6 weeks ago (Low mileage 68k miles) and just about every problem has been resolved. Since I've been to the junkyard several times, and looked at quite a few pathfinders, I'd like to get a key fob and program it for my truck.

 

I do have the switch on the center console, and it does light up. LED on the dash is always on Red. Every pathy I've looked at had a horn mounted inside the engine compartment atop the left fender well, it it had an alarm system at all. So I'm thinking I have the standard factory alarm system that came new with the vehicle. What does this system do ? Will it also lock the doors ? I've always kept the switch on Disable (As opposed to the other two modes).

 

What else do I need to verify before buying the remote ? I did find them for about $45 from http://www.courtesyparts.com/REMOTE

 

There is a module plugged in under the drivers seat. Is it best to buy the remote and go for it programming wise, or should I check other things first ?

[k9sar]

there are a couple threads in here but here's a summary:

 

with alarm switch position off/disable, remote fob will lock/unlock doors and has a panic button to trigger the alarm.

 

With switch to impact or on, locking and unlocking works the same but it will also arm or disarm your alarm.

 

Here's a quiock check to see if your system is working...

 

turn your alarm switch on, open your drivers side window, get out, lock all the doors and close it. You should see your red light flash quickly for about 30 seconds then you will hear a chirp and your lights will flash once. Your alarm is now armed (passive arming)

 

To see if the alarm will trigger, pull up the lock and open the door. If it goes off, you can simply get in, put the key in the ignition and turn it. Alarm will stop.

 

If your system does not passively arm, you might have an open circuit on one of the sensors. Can't really check that unless you can activate it via remote and listen to the difference in the 'arm' sound (high beep is good, low blat is bad) disarming via remote will unlock doors and double beep and turn interior lights on.

 

as for a remote.... EBAY

 

search for FCC id G57NTX318. they show up frequently.

[prginocx]

Now you see why I LOVE this forum. I will perform the check just like you said. Thank you for the information.

[k9sar]

glad to be of assistance. Let us know how it goes and we can walk into the next steps as well. I can't recall if you need an original remote to program a new one or if that was on my wife's van. I can always look in my owners manual or shop manual (I also have a 95)