25 year old home security sys - don't have code
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brand/model?
should be a data plate/sticker on the main box
should be a data plate/sticker on the main box
Brain" box is locked, don't think we have a key. Will look. Not marked.
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Is the company that made/installed it still in business? If so, you should be able to call them to come out and recode it.....
Got someone who would disconnect it, I'd like to use it even though old technology.
72Fourspeed
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Hey Dennis, my inlaws in Hayward have some deal like that. Is there a panic button anywhere ? If so, might be same as theirs'. Check it out & I'll email them if it sounds/looks similar.
Yes. Appreciated.
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When I bought my house in 1993, the previous owners took me to the boiler room and pointed to the serial code on the water heater. " You see these last 4 digits? That's the code for the security system."
2813.
One of the smartest ideas I've seen someone come up with.
Can't lose the water heater.
Then we got dogs and it was irrelevant.
Then that water heater went to the big shredder.
A good service would be able to install a new head end and retain all the old peripheral wiring, meaning you can expect a less expensive job with more modern inter-connectivity, and the install can be a lot less headache and time for the alarm company.
If all the old wiring and switches are intact, and work, just call out a few compnies to see who is able to re-use them, and install a new control box.
2813.
One of the smartest ideas I've seen someone come up with.
Can't lose the water heater.
Then we got dogs and it was irrelevant.
Then that water heater went to the big shredder.
A good service would be able to install a new head end and retain all the old peripheral wiring, meaning you can expect a less expensive job with more modern inter-connectivity, and the install can be a lot less headache and time for the alarm company.
If all the old wiring and switches are intact, and work, just call out a few compnies to see who is able to re-use them, and install a new control box.
cudak888
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LCD screen looks very similar to a early-2000's unit installed in a neighbors' house.
Run a Google search for "home security keypad manual" and browse through the PDFs until you see a few manuals that show an LCD similar to yours. Review each manual for the password reset procedure. If the instructions duplicate themselves in each manual, try the procedure on yours.
Can't hurt.
-Kurt
Run a Google search for "home security keypad manual" and browse through the PDFs until you see a few manuals that show an LCD similar to yours. Review each manual for the password reset procedure. If the instructions duplicate themselves in each manual, try the procedure on yours.
Can't hurt.
-Kurt
72Fourspeed
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No response from the S.I.L.
Bought the place in 01, previuous ow
69L48Z27
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I work for Honeywell Security Products and that looks like one of our old systems. The keypad layout is ours and the tan cabinet is ours. I don't recall a wood grain keypad though. Typically it's CODE+6 (chime) to turn the function on and off. Not sure how you turned it off with one key press.
Here's a link to the install guide from that era.
http://www.info-techs.com/ademco/files/controls/installation/4140xmii.pdf
The default code is 1234. There are installer codes too. More than likely these are all changed. There is a sequence to completely blow programming out. Problem is, you need the entire system reprogrammed.
Based on the age of that it should be branded Ademco or Pittway. You should be able to give the door a good tug and it will pop open. You need a key with '1393' on it if you want to open it 'properly'.
Here's a link to the install guide from that era.
http://www.info-techs.com/ademco/files/controls/installation/4140xmii.pdf
The default code is 1234. There are installer codes too. More than likely these are all changed. There is a sequence to completely blow programming out. Problem is, you need the entire system reprogrammed.
Based on the age of that it should be branded Ademco or Pittway. You should be able to give the door a good tug and it will pop open. You need a key with '1393' on it if you want to open it 'properly'.
NJRR
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Master key is a 1/4" titanium or cobalt drill bit and a screwdriver. Drill out the cylinder !!! Replacements are $5 in a hardware store (that's what I sell them for).
If you decide to open the main box, put some ear-muffs on first. Then turn off the AC Mains, and pull the battery cable inside the box as soon as the lid is opened.
Hopefully there will be some circuit board identification on the inside.
Good luck.
Hopefully there will be some circuit board identification on the inside.
Good luck.
69L48Z27
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Asked around today and that is a early to mid '90s era keypad. It's probably a 4110 controller. I was mistaken before, it's CODE+9 for chime on that one. I looked at the keypad again and it looks like you still have pending alarm from the last time it tripped.
https://www.security.honeywell.com/documents/N5100V5-C -ug.pdf
https://www.security.honeywell.com/documents/N5100V5-C -ug.pdf
bigmanjbmopar
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OMG Dennis you have an old Ademco panel e used to install those back in the 80's lol PM me I can help. I am a security dealer I can have new gear waiting for you to pick up at the Santa Clara ADI. 
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