Battery replacement triggers alarm

[jlee4171]

Hi,I have a 1990 Maxima SE, over the years of ownership, I have replaced the battery many times and never had such an issue; yesterday when I tried to jump the dead battery, the factory alarm went off. Since I don't have a remote control, I could not shut it off. After I bought a new battery (I thought jumping the battery may be the culprit), when I tried to start the car, the alarm went off again. I know it has something to do with re-setting the alarm, possibly by turning the key to the "ignition" position a few times, but I am not exactly sure the right sequence or procedure. Can someone please recommend a solution?Thank you in advance.Regards,jlee4171

[DevonD]

In my experience either you have to have the key in the igniton and turned to ACC. Or just put the terminals on in the right order. I worked at a few car dealerships and whenever a car needed to be boosted if we put the connections on in the wrong order then the alarm would go off. but i dont remember if it was poitive or negative first...

[jlee4171]

Thanks, Devon, for the tips. I tried both last night but it did not help. I had to get out of the car and use the key to lock the door in order to turn off the alarm, so that solved my problem. But I still don't understand what triggers the alarm to go off in the first place???

[allensteiner]

my alarm doesn't work since yesterday when i got a new battery put in so you're in a better situation if someone tries to jack your ride check the fsm for reset procedure. i have the 4th gen so my book will probably not be helpul to you.

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/1994/