ALARM KEEPS GOING OFF! How to stop a Honda or Acura Security Alarm from going off. EASY DIY FIX!

[@davidmaisano2727]

Outstanding explanation of the issue. The key advise was the tip on checking if the side lights were going on when locking the car. They weren’t so I was pretty confident your tips would work. I replaced the hood latch in 10 minutes. Issue resolved. Thanks Dan!

[@rasheemhibbert6837]

Hi what if the lights does flicker when closing the car, however the alarm still goes off at random times after the car is parked? What’s the most likely culprit?

[@SuperPabster]

2012 Acura MDX. Horn was honking for no reason. Took off the hood latch, springs, and cable, cleaned up the the whole area, used brake cleaner, and slightly modified the metal lever to push down the small plunger valve to the sensor. Reinstalled it all and all is well. Culprit, all the grease and dirt build up. With the car locked, hit the lock button again on the remote, if the front lights do not flicker, then look into cleaning the hood latch and reviewing the lever and its interaction with the sensor plunger. Job took about 35 minutes and it was basic maintenance. You can always just disconnect the sensor as another option, but this was basic maintenance and easy to do.

[@duglasjohel]

Im having that problem suddenly at midnight on Acura Ilx 2019 I removed the battery

[@michaelslack6891]

Could also be the Smart Control Unit

[@ctrlzyx2]

Nice video showing the complete restoration. The danger of taking the car to the dealer is a tech may decide your keyless entry module is faulty (which is typically backordered), and then blah, blah, blah... $900 and 4 weeks later your alarm goes off again, because it was really a door or hood latch sensor all along. I decided to unplug the latch sensor and jumper it with a lead off a 1/4 watt resistor. The thickness is just right to make the connection. Tape if off for waterproofing and zip tie it so it doesn't flop. Latch closed state = closed circuit. The car will always think the hood is closed and the alarm system will arm as expected. Chances are if you are watching this video, you are already the type of person who would notice if the hood wasn't shut just by walking up to the car. So all you are giving up is the hood latch idiot light and accepting the risk that some really stupid criminal is going to try to pry your hood open before they break a window to get to the interior, which is where valuable stuff is usually stowed.

[@valenstudios1091]

My 2009 Acura TL was starting to have it alarm go off all the time randomly. Often in the middle of the night. This video helped me. I just disconnected the hood switch, and although the lights don't flash, the alarm is not going off anymore. I'll replace the switch soon.

[@YouTubeIQ288]

Your video is showing step by step. The best video I have ever seen. My 2018 MDX is experiencing the same problem one year after yours. I did not know how to open the engine cover until a month ago after my car was experiencing warning lights on the dashboard. A simple fix may cost you a big fix at the dealership. I just paid $2000 a few days ago for the replacing the emblem(the main or only problem) and camera(maybe not the problem). This video maybe will solve my issue without paying another $1000 at the dealership again. A big Thanks to you!!

[@erics5857]

Worked on a 2021 Honda Pilot! Been 24 hours now and no alarm since we did this fix. Thank you for the great video!!

[@brandanlaura4110]

Thank you very much. This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Very informative and thorough.

[@paulhudson3594]

Acura MDX 2017, alarm was going off, mostly at the night time driving me and my neighbours crazy. Tried the trick with sensors, didn’t help, installed the new battery - didn’t help. Sometimes the head lights were turning on a minute before the alarm sound. Paid $3,000 at Acura dealership for new “dash wiring harness”. The problem stayed the same. Send it back to the dealership, after consulting with “Acura Canada 🇨🇦” the KEYLESS ACCESS UNIT was replaced for $750 and the problem was solved. Since the last repair - no problems. Enjoying the silence. For those who got the same problem - start with the KEYLESS ACCESS UNIT replacement.

[@gaboidawg]

There’s a guy on KZbin (Regina) that shows you the problem and how to fix it. It’s “dendritic growth” (dendrite) on a IC on your PCB due to manufacturer defect of the Keyless Access Control Unit. They did not completely cover the IC with “Conformal coating” to prevent the dendritic growth due to moisture. You can remove the KACU behind glove box, Inspect under a microscope/magnifier (Amazon/$30), remove growth by cleaning with alcohol swab, then cover area with “Conformal coating” (MG Chemicals 422C). I just did it and it fixed the problem. Dealership know the problem but they’ll rip you off saying it’s something else having you buy unnecessary stuff.

[@paulhudson3594]

@@gaboidawg I was searching the Internet trying to fix the problem, but couldn’t find anything better than “a hood sensor problem”… and it cost me $3,000+ to fix(

[@paulhudson3594]

@@gaboidawg could you please give me link for that video? Thanks

[@gaboidawg]

@@paulhudson3594 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5C4gIGvYrmBerMsi=FSGxvZldQLo71D0f

[@gaboidawg]

@@paulhudson3594 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4Xcp3SNjKyrsJIsi=LkMh6dLejruJXOd5

[@Backtoflying]

Thanks for making this video! It also generated some great comments!

[@andrewc8566]

Great video Dan, I currently have 3 Acura's and 2 Honda's......... This helps. Thanks for the detailed video.

[@michaelslack6891]

Thanks for the video! Some Acuras and Hondas from around 2016ish and up start developing a problem with the Smart Control Unit as well. Symptoms on my 2018 Pilot started with alarm sounding at night even if the car was not armed. Then dash lights flickered and relays in the dash and under the hood started clicking. Seemed to happen more when humidity was higher. Watch the video from Regina about Acura Smart Control Unit repair if it turns out to not be the hood latch. 2 part series. It worked for me! This and a few other videos helped me diagnose different things in the process and narrowed my problem down to the Smart Control Unit. Thanks for the video! Mike in DFW

[@NGF-Life]

Great video, it is happening to my 2010 Honda Insight, just ordered the part from Amazon. Thanks for the tip.

[@AndrewMRoySr]

Thank you so much I have a 2014 Honda pilot that is doing the wake up thing at inopportune moments I will be checking out the hood latch tomorrow

[@TotallyAwesomeWrestlingTAW]

I have a 2007 Honda Accord. Would this help mine, or does it being a different model require a different solution

[@Luannnelson547]

I hope this is the fix my daughter’s car needs!

[@DantheFixitMan]

Best of luck to you, I hope this helps.

[@shawnbevec3449]

Thank you so much! This has been driving me CRAZY!!!!!!

[@duglasjohel]

Did it fix your Essie I’m having same issues

[@dillon7773]

I have a 2003 honda civic se sports with the alarm issue do they all have the same system?

[@BlackBourbonFamily]

What if I don’t turn on the alarm? Is that a temporary fix until I get the new sensor?

[@DAVROC3]

For some reason when locking the van Odyssey 2007 with the remote, the tail lights don't flash and doesn't beep the horn anymore

[@effychase62]

Good info Dan, thanks. I had an alarm issue with my '07 Accord when the battery in my key Fob died. The car's receiver wasn't getting the proper signal to unlock the doors so when I used the key, it tripped the alarm. A new battery for the key Fob fixed the problem.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Thank you, I had read that was a possibility on this car too, but I had just changed the remote batteries recently. I am just happy it’s fixed now! Thx for watching!

[@effychase62]

@@DantheFixitMan It's interesting to me that in my situation, although I used the original factory key to unlock the door, it still triggered the alarm.

[@EduardoTorres-ts5tq]

gonna try this out. got a 2006 acura tl amd the battery keeps dying due to the alarm going off so frequently

[@mypinkrabbit]

Clear, concise, good video thank you very much, that's out of my league though. I probably can't do that. Try some W.D. lubricant or something. Have a great day.

[@devan.darrell]

Did you try it? It's easier than you think or may have thought it would be.

[@loukola5353]

Great video. Great explanation. Thank you for sharing.

[@kevintran8786]

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[@smitty4699]

what would happen if you just disconnect the connector? would the alarm still set?

[@kennewman126]

2018 Acura RDX....I replaced the hood latch 6/2023 and all has been good since then. Just recently (4/2024) the alarm started sounding again. I think I'll try @SuperPabster's advice and do a cleaning and maybe modifying the way the microswitch gets activated, so it doesn't happen again. What a pain!

[@kennewman126]

Ok I did as @ctrlzyx2 suggested....I bypassed the hood latch sensor with a piece of wire between the terminals of the sensor connector....put some heat shrinkable tubing over it so it won't come out, and we will see how this works out....

[@remix30us1]

How is that fix holding up?

[@michaelslack6891]

Could be your Smart Control Unit slowly getting worse.

[@rasheemhibbert6837]

Hi what if the lights does flicker when closing the car, however the alarm still goes off at random times after the car is parked? What’s the most likely culprit?

[@markUTview]

Replace the battery in the remote. Also Honda dealer was able to connect diagnostic machine and tell me it was the hood latch. My mechanic tried cleaning the latch, resolve the issue for four months and here. I am stuck again with the car alarm that goes off randomly. Just ordered the part.

[@odnetnin4720]

The super cheap fix is just to unplug it. It will keep the neighbors happy while waiting on parts. Been waiting for a few years now, only issue is when it goes to the dealer they plug it back in! Least they are looking for issues! I should mention this is on a 2012 pilot mid grade spec.

[@duglasjohel]

I’m having that issue on Acura Ilx 2019

[@duglasjohel]

Hi 👋 please tell me has some one done ✅ it before I’m having same issue with Acura Ilx 2019

[@iheartnikes2187]

Love the video now for some Honda key programming videos😅

[@lmed2385]

I have the same problem but my lights do flash and the little beep does sound . I just noticed my rear passenger door does not show on my dashboard when it is open. I noticed it was missing the screw on the door sensor. The back of the sensor has a metal piece which with the screw it grounds it (I'm guessing). When I put the screw the door ajar came on in the dash. Now let's hope and see if that fixes the problem.

[@DantheFixitMan]

That’s great info, I hope that fixes your issue!

[@CASTAYA1]

Acura NSX 2017, alarm keeps going off at all hours, especially at night waking people up. I have brought it to the dealership multiple times and they can’t find a problem, any advice? Thanks.

[@devan.darrell]

Bought some engine degreaser and brake cleaner and "De-Gunked" my hood latch and sensor switch after removing it from the frame the same way as posted in this video. My random alarm/horn hunking has STOPPED. So anyone dealing with this start at the Hood latch first before going to the Stealer-Dealership and paying them to diagnose something simple that'll take you 5-10min if you're quick. I've been reading on forums folks were paying $165-175 for a diagnosis and the Stealership having customers replaced door sensors and key Fob control units etc.

[@duglasjohel]

Im at dealer they want $200 diagnose and I just watched the video

[@devan.darrell]

@@duglasjohel did you attempt to clean it out yourself?

[@duglasjohel]

@@devan.darrellyes I did it and worked thanks I just saw ur message

[@TyTheFungi]

I uninstalled the hood latch assembly, cleaned it really good, and reinstalled it. Now my "talkback" doesnt work at all when I lock it :( I adjusted the latch height a few times. 2018 Honda Accord Sport 1.5t

[@kaydensphan6944]

How much was the hood latch assembly kit?

[@DantheFixitMan]

I think I found it at an online Acura Dealer website for around $100

[@anitatheriault2345]

Can I just unplug the hood latch sensor?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Yes, on some models, but on this year of mdx you will get a warning light for the hood being open.

[@duglasjohel]

@@DantheFixitManhow about on Acura Ilx 2019 I’m having that issue loud alarm on I’m haré at dealer just for test $200

[@jakefishingw]

I have an 06 ridgeline with this issue. Sometiems when i double tap the lock button it will honk to let me know all the doors are locked and sometimes it wont. And sometimes it just goes off at random times during the night. My neighbors hate me.

[@legitimate_opposition2002]

How did you fix this? Same thing with me.

[@terrell1201at]

Having the same problem did you get yours fixed 🤔

[@legitimate_opposition2002]

@@terrell1201at it was my hood latch sensor

[@maxi4221]

Can you assist by telling me where you ordered the hood latch assembly?

[@DantheFixitMan]

I think I got it from Acura OEM Parts Online: acura.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/acura-lock-assembly-hood-security-74120tz5a03 But I can't find the invoice. Hopefully they still have them in stock. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@len7970]

I'm having the same problem with my alarm going off so I unplugged the sensor until I get the new one. After unplugging the sensor my remote starter stopped working, is it possible that unplugging the sensor is the reason my remote starter stopped working?

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@len7970 that would be my guess, possibly because it’s sensing that the hood is open and will not allow that function. You could always plug it back in for a minute and try the remote start function to confirm your suspicion…

[@user-ds9zd8eq6u]

Is it the same on a 2006 Honda ridgeline

[@DantheFixitMan]

Yes, it should be the same basic system but the hood latch and door switches are probably different part numbers. Best of luck with it. Take care, -Dan

[@user-ds9zd8eq6u]

I disconnected the plug and bypassed the switch, and put a jumper in the other end of the plug plug 2:25 plug plug

[@user-ds9zd8eq6u]

And it didn't work, the alarm that is, also I pushed down on the switch while it was connected and it still didn't work work

[@duglasjohel]

Alarm was getting me crazy I opened the hood and remove that hood latch and disconnected the cable on my acura IlX 2019 Now the light turn on by themselves

[@wndsfr69]

Easy fix. Just bent the tab and all was good. It closed the circuit.

[@YASBEN1510]

Thank you very much.

[@kingdavid2363]

I have a 2011 mdx the alarm goes off when I lock the doors , not when unlocked, when I lock the doors the lights do flash and beep most times,so lost

[@Texas_Made_]

Auhhh yes😢,my 2015 honda accord keeps randomly going off..i suspect its my battery. Just had a new keyfob made and programed so not that.. 😫. Imagine living in a QUIET neighborhood and this keeps going off🤦🏾‍♀️☠️

[@blessingchukwuma2776]

Thank you

[@HungPham-ll5ti]

I have Alarm and lights going on by themselves , u knows what happen ?

[@duglasjohel]

Same my Acura ILX what did you do?

[@mobileautorepairs2169]

Dan, don't you mean the Alarm keeps going On?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Good point... You are going to make me question everything I say now. Sometimes I say 'tighten up' and sometimes I say 'tighten down'🙃

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

I removed that plug years ago and it's doing it again. this doesn't fix it

[@andreydoichinov1683]

💟💟💟

[@maisyray]

How Annoying!

[@DantheFixitMan]

It really was… Wife wanted to get rid of the car because of this… Thanks for watching!

[@gavinjarrold2065]

Thank you