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Alarm goes off with physical key

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#1 ·
2009 Touring. is it normal for the alarm to go off if the doors are unlocked with the actual key instead of the fob?

The previous owner had the ignition cylinder replaced and had a new key made so I think this may be a factor? But the issue I’m having is that the alarm goes off when I open the doors with the key instead of the fob. I can open the doors and start the car but the only way to get the alarm to stop is to use the fob
 
#6 ·
Have you looked into the owner's manual? Online versions of them are stickied up top. I would recommend going over the security system section and then determining if this is expected behavior or a problem. The FOB arms the system. If you simply use the key, it won't disarm the system but there are steps to take while you insert the key in the ignition to disarm the system.

Hence why, my recommendation to go over the owner's manual.