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Old 04-29-2009, 09:37 PM
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just got my blazer today and i noticed this tiny bulb that does not light up. what is it? my car does not have a alarm remote. does my car have a deactivated alarm?
 
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dont have a clue what you are talking about. can you get a pic?
 
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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...55328287_0.jpg

bad i know sorry lol but thats the bulb
 
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Looks like its for some sort of alarm.

My aftermarket Viper alarm came with one

 
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how do i activate this? does this mean i have keyless entry? i didnt seem to have the rpo codes for it though
 
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Pull your drivers side kickpanel. Chances are if there is an aftermarket alarm/keyless/remotestart there will be a box under there that ties into the column wiring.

My truck had a bulldog system in it, but didnt come with a remote or anything, so I just tossed it and put in an autopage system.

Depending on what you want to have it may be cheaper to replace it then buy remotes and get it going. Also that bulb might be all thats left of the system, alota people rip it out when they sell.

Good Luck, Hope it helps!
 
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thanks ill check tmm morning and let you guys know. so this box will be located near the fuse box?
 
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Originally Posted by classklown90
thanks ill check tmm morning and let you guys know. so this box will be located near the fuse box?
either there or mine was installed next to my steering column behind those panels
 
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This definitely is not a factory RKE system.

Originally Posted by classklown90
so this box will be located near the fuse box?
Most likely up under the dash near the steering column.
 
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