I guess I don't understand the problem.

If I have it right, you can lock the car mechanically with the key in the door; but, the alarm doesn't set. You can start and drive the car without issue.

I believe the process you went through reset the alarm system. As I understand it, it needs to be reprogramed by the dealer. As a result you have few options:

1. Take it to the dealer to have them reprogram it before you go.
2. Take it to a dealer in the South of France to reprogram it while you are there.
3. Take it as is, enjoy your holiday, locking the doors with the key and have it reprogramed upon your return.
4. Take a different car.


I guess I don't think the alarm is as important as some. An alarm has never stopped anyone from getting what they want. If someone wants to get some thing from your car they will take it. If a professional wants to take the whole car they will just put it on a flatbed tow truck and drive it away. Twenty years ago, people would look and take notice of a car alarm going off. Now, people look the other way in annoyance of the noise.

Sorry, I couldn't be of more help.

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