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Lights flash and horn blowes when I try to start

Tiny
ISLANDBOB4039
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  • 1997 KIA SEPHIA
  • 68,000 MILES
It used to be when starting in cold weather, now it is happening most of the time. When I turn the key to start the headlights flash and the horn blows in short quick bursts. It usually stops right away, except in cold weather. Then I must play with the key, or remove it. Also I jumped started the car, and now I dont have a radio. Am fm only cheap stock radio The fuse is good. Both problems did not happen at the same time. Thank you for your help.

islandbob4039
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Monday, August 5th, 2013 AT 9:39 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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The security system is malfunctioning and you need to check for poor wiring connections which is being affected by the weather.
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Monday, August 5th, 2013 AT 11:02 AM
Tiny
ISLANDBOB4039
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I had the car since 1998 with 7000 miles I had no idea I have a security system. How can I get an owners manual, and will this info be in there? I have worked on this car many times over the years. (Changed rear brake drums wheel cylinders, front calipers, rotors, and the slave cylinder for the clutch.) I have no idea even where to look for this system.

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Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 AT 4:11 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The schematic shows the location of the control and radio is within the circuit.
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Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 AT 7:08 AM

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