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Re: installer code for dsc 832



On Friday, October 31, 2003 at 10:36:40 AM UTC-5, Mark G. wrote:
> i just bought a new (for me, 5 year old) house with a dsc power 832 alarm
> system.
> the prior monitoring company refuses to give me the installer code, and the
> sytem is locked and cant be reset.  they want to either monitor the system
> or charge me to reset the installer code so that it can be used.
>
> the alarm is owned by me, with no residual contracts in place.  i guess this
> is there way to force me to use them to monitor the system.  ($27/month paid
> quarterly in advance, with a one year contract - dont know if this is
> reasonable or not at this point).
>
> i cant use the alarm without the code.
>
> should i just pay them, or is there a way to reset this box (or crack the
> code).
>
> or do i just try a few codes each day until i stumble on the right one.
>
> thanks.
>
> mark

There is no legal precedent that I know of, but I believe the only obligation the alarm company has is to the previous owner (original customer) and then only to restore to the factory settings.


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