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Need to disconnect security system on 98 Toyota camry

Security button not working and when I have to replace battery car want start and sets off alarm

  • bigdawg7299 Jul 13, 2016

    Sounds like you have an aftermarket system then. Factory alarms generally don't have a valet switch which is what I think the red button you pressed must be. Generally you can permanently disarm an aftermarket alarm with the valet using a combination of key on/ press valet (3 to 5 times-depending on the make of alarm) then key off. I would suggest swinging by a car audio shop and asking them to check it out. They should be able to tell right away if it is factory or not. They also should be away be to help you get replacement transmitters if still available or even remove it if you'd like. If it is a factory system the best source for transmitters is ebay and they usually come with instructions to program to the car or any car audio shop can locate the appropriate wire and permanently disarm it for you.

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If I remember correctly if you unlock the drivers door with the key from outside twice it disables the arm just like the key fob would have but only if it is a factory alarm system.

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    c hunstable Jul 13, 2016

    Unlocking door stopped alarm but couldn't start engine. It has a red button I held down and finally got car to start. Still not clear what I did. Hope this keeps security disengaged because don't have the other device. Thanks

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