Re: Ademco Vista 20p

[Frank Olson <use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

dwight wrote:
> On Feb 18, 8:04 am, Jim Rojas <jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Dwight. Give me a call anytime today. I can try to remote access your
>> system and unlock it for you.
>>
>> Jim Rojas
>> (813) 884-6335
>>
>> dwight wrote:
>>> On Feb 17, 11:19 pm, "Crash Gordon" <webmas...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Have you ever been able to get into programming?
>>>> If what Jim posted doesn't work, the panel is locked.
>>>> --
>>>> **Crash Gordon**
>>>> "dwight" <flh...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>>> news:26d2b18c-7edf-4471-9bc5-d4c2af710a8e@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> I can't access the program mode via the 6160 kp on my vista 20p
>>>>> either by entering 4112+800 or *+# on power up.
>>>>> My system was working fine until I installed a 6150rf kp in my garage
>>>>> the other day. I thought I was installing a 6150 not the rf model. I
>>>>> purchased a 6150 the box said 6150 but the label on the unit says
>>>>> 6150rf.
>>>>> Is there anything I can do to enter my program mode. I have also
>>>>> disconneced the 6150rf and still cant enter the system.
>>> I know the panel is locked...I'm trying to unlock it...and yes have
>>> been in programming many times before the installation of the 6150rf.
>
> Thanks to Jim & Crash for the support....I went to a local alarm
> dealer yesterday and bought a new 6150..installed it and was able to
> get back into my system and everything is working good so far....fyi
> (& I know many have advised against purchasing alarm equip via ebay)
> this is my 2nd purchase of defective alarm equip. and last purchase
> via ebay...ya get what ya pay for.

The good thing about your eBay experience is that you have recourse
against the seller.  You won't get your shipping back, but at least
you're not out a whole lot.