MONI, the new Monitronics, is a subsidiary of Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASCMA), and is one of the largest home security alarm monitoring companies. Skip navigation Sign in. Re: Monitronics Alarm System - How to Reset Passcode - HELP!!! The unit has 3 columns of buttons and a large emergency button. They glow red when pressed (although right now the unit is off). The first row of buttons is called 'Home Security' and includes: doors & windows, motion sensor, disable, and status.
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To change the codes on a, you will follow a certain process depending upon the system type. A panel with a numeric keypad, such as a or an, will have a different process than a touchscreen system, like a or a.Any user code, including the Master Code can be changed on a Honeywell system at any time. You can also change the Installer Code, but, as it could potentially lock you out of programming later. However, many users change the other codes on their panel for their own convenience and to prevent intruders who may know the default Master Code from accessing their systems.For reference the default Master Code on any Honeywell Vista P series system is 1234. The default Installer Code is 4112.If you have any hardwired Honeywell Vista system or a Lynx Plus L3000, you will need to know the current Master Code or the Installer Code in order to change any of the codes.
For these systems, if you lose your installer code, you must enter the system programming using the backdoor method. This is done by holding down. & # during the first minute of power-up. Then, you can change the installer code in field.20.However, if you have a touchscreen panel, then the process you will follow will be very different.
Complete the following steps to change a Master or user code on a Honeywell touchscreen system, like the Lyric Controller or a Lynx Touch:1. Access the users menu. From the home screen of the panel, go to Security More (if using Lynx Touch) Tools enter Master Code (default is 1234) Users. You will now be in the users menu.2.
Choose a code. Click on the code you want to change to highlight it.
Then select 'Edit' in the bottom-left corner in the screen.3. Change the code. Select the 'User Code' field. A keypad will be displayed for you to enter in a new code. First, press the 'Clear' button, then enter in the desired 4-digit code.
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Hit 'Done' in the bottom-right corner of the screen. You will be taken back to the menu for that user. Make any other changes, such as the user's name, then hit 'Save' in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
You will be returned to the users menu.4. Return to the home screen.
Press the home button on the front of the panel (the picture of the house) to return to the home screen.If you're unsure of both the Master Code, and the Installer Code on an, or an, you can use the backdoor method (linked on each product name) to enter programming. Once in programming, press the down arrow at the right, and press 'Reset Master Code'. You'll be prompted for a 'Yes' or 'No'. This will set the Master Code back to 1234, and you can then follow the steps above to change it.
It's also a good idea to edit the Installer Code while you're in programming, so that you won't have to use the backdoor method in the future. We recommend setting the Installer Code back to 4112. Did you find this answer useful? We offer alarm monitoring as low as $10 / month. I have a Honeywell vista-20p or vista-15p with a standard fixed-word display keypad. I know the master code. A 5853 glass breaker indicated on the key pad that I needed to change the batteries, I did, but now the key pad is indicating to check the zone.
I have no idea why. I would like to either disable the zone or replace it with a new 5853 glass breaker. I tried the installer code 4112 but it doesn't work and the only way to have the alarm 'ready' is to bypass the zone.
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How do I get into installer mode of the keypad? If you don't have a valid code to disarm the system, and the system is configured to reboot in the same state it powers down in (which it does sound like it's doing) then there isn't anything you'll be able to do to disarm the system. You will need to replace the system itself with a new if you do want to use a system in your home.
The existing sensors you have can very likely be reused. If you are interested in upgrading your panel, feel free to email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help. The alarm 99 shown on the keypad is actually a Panic that you seem to have triggered by accidentally button mashing. You will need to disarm the system twice with the master code.If you do not know the master code you can try doing the back door method by power the system completely off (unplug the transformer and the back up battery) and then plugging it back in (Plug in back up battery and then transformer). Within the first 50 seconds of powering up you have to head to a keypad and press and hold down the. and # key until you see installer code 20 or 20 on the display.Once you are in programming you can reset your installer code and then back out by pressing.99.
Using the new installer code you can reset the master code.Use these two videos to help you change your codes:Change installer code - master code - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkQmZeLyiJs. I am in need of some urgent advice!I recently moved into a new place and was not given the code to my alarm system from the previous owner.
I believe it is a Honeywell 6150 (or at least it has that appearance). As I was typing in codes to see if it was still programmed to a master code or installer code, I somehow set the alarm to 'stay' mode without using a code. Now my alarm is set, but I do not have to code to unarm it. I have tried 4112, 1234 and many others. Is there any way I can reprogram or shut it off without sounding the alarm before I have to leave for work in the morning? Hi Sterling, I have an Ademco 12a alarm system and keep getting Comm Failure message on my keypad.
I have 2 numbers set in the follow me function but as it is not connected to a phone line I am assuming this is why the error message is appearing. Do you know how I can disable the follow me feature so that this error message does not appear?Also I must have disabled my RF sensors by accident.
When I set the alarm the sensors are not tripping the alarm. Do you know how i can enable them to trip again please?Many ThanksDavid. Hello all, Please forgive if this was covered. My system is a ADEMCO LYNXR-EN made 5/04. We bought the house and the battery needed replacing (Done) 2 years latter with system down replaced all window/door batteries - 30 of them.
The red wire on the right side disconnected because alarm going off. Panel is dead code does not work, and alarm immediately sounds when red wire is connected. Neighbors a bit shaken as piezo horn goes off when I try to power back up.
Tried the. & # to no avail. I have disconnected the horn for now.
Any assistance would be most helpful. I believe the system is locked out!John. Since you're getting check 107, you must be using this on zones 9 - 16.
Assuming that's correct (that you are using zones 9 - 16) your dips should be 1 = On, 2 = Off, 3 = Off, 4 = Off, 5 = On. Also, be sure the jumper for tamper is disabled if the cover is not on the unit, or the magnet is not installed in the cover.
This is a 3 prong Jumper, tamper is disabled when the Jumper is across the 2 pins furthest from the edge of the board. If you have the change the position of the Jumper to disable tamper, enter your code and off a couple of times at the keypad after doing so. Let me know if this clears the trouble.
Thank you, I did figure out my unit must be the Vista 20P and not as the label says 20HW. I still am not able to get the expander module to work. My unit only has 5 dip switches. I set 2 off all others on and try to set up a couple zones. I get a check ZN XX (however many I programed) the a check extender 107. I change the dip switch to 3 off all others on and the same thing happens except check extender 108. So I know the system knows it is there.
I checked to make sure there were no zone doubling 0n the first 8 HW inputs. I don’t know what else to check. I purchased a home with what looks to be a vista 20HW, that is what the Label says. I can't get the expander unit to work.
When i go thru the programming it says.25 4129 =1 but when i enter.25 i get not used. Most off the items in my program sheet matches but a couple don't so i am not sure what i have.prgm guide doesn't have.22 my unit has RF JAM OPTprgm guide has.25 my unit not usedprgm guide doesn't have.24 my unit has house code 1 2 3do these differences shed any light on what i might havechip says WA20P-3.0 honeywell 2004 rev 3. With the system in the armed mode, you may not have any option to get the programming changed as it's a security feature of the system that it will power back up in the armed state if powered down while armed.You can try powering the system down by disconnecting the backup battery inside the beige metal cabinet and unplugging the wall transformer for the panel from the outlet. Once you power it down (verify keypad displays are dark), power it back up by plugging the transformer back into the wall WHILE someone else is pressing and holding. and # on the keypad. That MAY get you into installer mode programming, (you would see 20 or Installer Code 20 on the keypad display) and if so you can then set a new installer code by pressing.20 and then the four digit code you want.
After doing that, press.39 followed by 0 and then.99 to exit programming. At that point, if you power cycle the system, it should come back up disarmed (as the.39 (Power Up in Previous State) feature changed) and you can use the installer code you just set to set a new master code. Sterling, this worked for me too.
You posted 3 years ago, but your information continues to be helpful.I was specifically looking for the sequence to reset the MC, and whether or not it would affect other programming parameters.Vista 20PDefault Installer Code (IC): 4112Default Master Code (MC): 1234IC(4112) + 802 + new MCto check if successful: new MC + 1result: beep confirming system off and indication of window or door that may be openother programming parameters were not changed.Thank you. Many thanks again Sterling. I was ready to proceed until I noticed that the LCD display is blank. The Ready light on the keypad is on, the keypad back lighting is on, and the keys respond with beeps when any key is pressed. Would a power reset be effective here? And if so, I assume that means removing the power to the control panel, as well as disconnecting the battery?I read somewhere else about activating or addressing the keypad by doing a combination key sequence then entering the keypad address (16?), but I'm not sure if that applies to my situation or not.You wise input and suggestions would again be appreciated.Thanks.BTW: the keypad is a 6150, according to the label on the back of the case. Yes, that would be a VISTA-20P.
If the default codes of 1234 (master code) or 4112 (installer code) aren't working to arm/disarm, you can use the back door method described at the bottom of the FAQ above to get into programming. Once you are in programming, you should see '20' or 'Installer Code 20' and you can then press.20 followed by 4112 to default the installer code to 4112. Once that's done, press.99 and you will be out of programming and you can then use the 4112 IC to set a new master code. I have a Honeywell 6160A and I'm trying to replace a faulty glass-break sensor on my existing system without paying the $100 service charge. So far I can't get the system to power off to allow me to get into installer mode through the backdoor method. When I open the 6160A keypad there doesn't seem to be any battery in the unit. I removed the power leads in the keypad and then unplugged the power adapter in the other room, but when I power up and press.
+ # the panic alarm sounds and I get a call from the alarm service to check.Do I need to break into the alarm cabinet? These instructions worked great for me.thanks!
Our house has a ProtectionOne 320P1 - with a rev 5.2 rom chip. Unplugging the wall outlet (which was a beige box plugged into an outlet in a different closet from the controller box!) - then disconnecting the battery.waiting a few seconds, then plugging in the battery, then the beige power unit, then pressing # and. together produced a '20' display. Then entering.20 a new four digit 'installer code' then.99 got me three beeps - and from there it's easy to set a new 'master code' - and then take full control of the system.Many thanks!
This has been a spectacularly useful resource! Yes, they have at least locked you out of one way to get into programming. As the last paragraph of this FAQ explains, try disconnecting a lead to your panel's backup battery and unplugging the wall transformer.
Within 50 seconds of powering it back up (plugging he transformer back in), press and hold. and # together and it should get you into programming mode. Once you see 20 or Installer Code 20 on the keypad display, you will be in programming.
Press.99 to exit programming without the lock out and then your code + 800 should get you back in as expected.
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