Help... I set my alarm and now I can't find my key fob

[evozki]

A little while back I set the alarm on my bike (2003 Indian Spirit Deluxe) and now I can't find my key (dummy me). Is there any way to bypass the alarm or reset it with a spare set of keys?

[ZooTech]

Assuming you're not stealing the bike, just remove the seat and disconnect the alarm until you find the keys. If you ARE stealing it...well...shame on you for lying on top of it!

[evozki]

ZooTech,

Thanks for the reply; however, I tried this. My guess is that the alarm has sent a signal to an electronic processor telling the bike not to start.

And yes, the bike is mine. Bought it new in December 2003.

[DustyJacket]

If you had a Harley, you could input the unlock code using the turn signals instead of the key fob.

Does your security system work that way?

Best to call the dealer in the morning, I think.

[evozki]

DustyJacket,

Most all the parts are the same or similar to a Harley. I'm not familiar with the turn signal code. How does this work?

[ZooTech]

I installed alarms professionally for two years, and have been doing it freelance for more than ten. The most likely culprit is a starter-kill relay. You'll need to trace the wires from the alarm unit to this relay and disable it there. Most starter-kill relays must be energized to break the starter wire, but some alarms require the installer to wire up the relay to energize in order to start the bike. By disabling the alarm it can no longer supply current to said relay, causing an open circuit on your starter. If I am correct, you'll need to locate that relay and move the wire connected to the "NO" terminal to the "NC" terminal, or make a jumper wire with two male spades on each end to bypass the relay all together.

If the bike turns over but doesn't start, the relay is probably wired into the fuel injection computer instead of the starter wire, but the bypass proceedure is the same either way.

[evozki]

ZooTech,

Thanks for the help. I'll look at it again in the morning.