Q: How do i get my horn to chirp when locking my 2001 chevy silvardo when it has a after market key less entry??

asked by on June 09, 2017

I have an after market keyless entry on my truck. I'm wanting it to make the chirp sound when locking my vehicle. It isn't doing so. I have rewired the whole thing, and still can't figure out the issue. Someone PLEASE HELP.

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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