2011 Dodge Caliber - Factory alarm system will not shut off

Asked by Caliturd_Owner Sep 23, 2013 at 05:37 PM about the 2011 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

We have a 2011 Dodge Caliber, the other day I pressed the unlock button on the key fob and the doors unlocked, but when I opened the driver side door the alarm began to go off. I pressed the unlock button again thinking that would make it stop. It didnt. I tried closing the door and pressing the lock button thinking it would lock and I could just unlock it again. The alaram still did not shut off. I pressed the panic buttom twice and it only changed the pitch of the horn and the pattern in which it honked. Finally after pressing any and all buttons in a panic because it would not stop the horn just blared constantly, as if someone had their hand held down on the horn. My husband finally disconnected the battery and it stopped. We left it overnight disconnected thinking that would be plenty of time to "reset" the alarm. The moment he reconnected the  batter it did it again. He can start the car and drive it but the alarm just continues to go off. He finally just disconnedted the horn but again it's still going off, lights flashing but no sound. How in the heck do you fix this? I am afraid to take it to the dealership as it's going to cost a fortune in labor and testing etc. to correct it.

4 Answers

40

Sounds like a fuse went out. Same thing happened to my 2011 Dodge Avenger. Check your fuses. Might have a short somewhere in the car, which can be caused by insects, rodents, or anything else that can get in there and mess things up.

4 people found this helpful.
30

Hi my name is Arthur my mom has a 2011 Dodge caliber uptown she only has the anti theft not the security alarm if you read the manual it will show the alarm system drive for 15 kilometers an hour and you will turn off the alarm and if that doesn't work read the manual and you find to override the alarm system I hop that help

3 people found this helpful.
50

Has anyone solved this yet? my Dodge Caliber 2008 keeps going off until I have to disconnect the battery to get some sleep. No one can help, even the dealers.

5 people found this helpful.

Happened to my 2011 dodge caliber mainstreet hatchback and took it to an auto shop and they cut the horn and left me with out a horn or speedometer.

Your Answer:

Caliber

Looking for a Used Caliber in your area?

CarGurus has 26 nationwide Caliber listings starting at $3,750.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Larry Quigley
    Reputation
    1,220
  • #2
    Jon Romero
    Reputation
    630
  • #3
    Dan Connell
    Reputation
    610
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Dodge Avenger
3 Great Deals out of 40 listings starting at $2,000
Used Dodge Charger
31 Great Deals out of 972 listings starting at $4,888
Used Dodge Journey
60 Great Deals out of 933 listings starting at $4,620
Used Dodge Challenger
28 Great Deals out of 887 listings starting at $1,001
Used Dodge Durango
70 Great Deals out of 1,993 listings starting at $7,999
Used Toyota Camry
45 Great Deals out of 1,150 listings starting at $3,900
Used Dodge Dakota
22 listings starting at $6,500
Used Ford Mustang
54 Great Deals out of 1,606 listings starting at $6,200
Used Honda Accord
53 Great Deals out of 1,019 listings starting at $2,995
Used Dodge Nitro
8 listings starting at $6,900
Used Ford Escape
157 Great Deals out of 3,950 listings starting at $3,995
Used Dodge Grand Caravan
91 Great Deals out of 1,889 listings starting at $2,495
Used GMC Sierra 1500
188 Great Deals out of 8,956 listings starting at $1,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.