How do I re-arm an amx alarm system for my '96 Toyota Camry

It sounds like there may be an issue with the factory car alarm system on your 1996 Toyota Camry that is preventing the car from starting. If the alarm system is preventing the starter from getting power, it is likely that the alarm system will need to be repaired or replaced in order for the car to start.
If the Toyota dealership does not have the parts or knowledge to repair the old alarm system, it may be difficult to find someone who can fix it. One option you could try is contacting a specialist who works on older car alarms and see if they have any experience with the alarm system in your Toyota Camry. Another option is to try finding a used factory car alarm from a wrecker or online that is compatible with your car and installing it to see if that resolves the issue.
If you are unable to repair or replace the factory car alarm, you may need to consider installing a new aftermarket car alarm system. An aftermarket car alarm can be purchased from an automotive parts store or online, and a mechanic or an experienced car enthusiast should be able to install it for you.

It sounds like the car is in limp mode.

This can happen when disconnecting the battery in a Camry.

Usually if you let it idle for half an hour it will go back to normal.

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.

Hello, try doing this:

with the key out of the ignition disconnect the negative battery cable

put the key in and turn to ON, leave door open
reconnect the battery
if the alarm stays off enter the car and leave door open try to start.
This works on most non factory installed toyota systems.

If you don't have the clicker you will probably have to disconnect the alarm.

See here for details, p89

http://www.turboninjas.com/camry/sa.pdf



Sometimes parts can be rusted in place, needing violence on your part


http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/103-3rd-4th-generation-1992-1996-1997-2001/375660-rear-wheel-wobble-how-diagnosis-replace-bad-lateral-control-arm.html#post3510098



If you decide to work on the front side lateral arms (still rear of car), that's when it gets REALLY hard


http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/103-3rd-4th-generation-1992-1996-1997-2001/372696-92-camry-help-advice-replacing-rear-lateral-control-arm-front-arm.html

Have the alarm removed, or find a car audio shop. You can buy replacement remotes for alarms,

This is very difficult, even for an experienced weekend mechanic.

This is a Direct Fault Caused by the Alarm System Starter Kill. Do you have an Alarm Override Switch???? You may need the Dealership to Reset the Alarm if not.

actually your car has to have keyless entry, it's part of the alarm system that is given you problems. I had a similar issue with my 87 camery, sounds like they still haven't fixed it in 96.. anyway the fix was for me to take the VIN number over to my local dealer dish out about 35 bucks and get the remote control unit for the alarm system. That also gives you keyless entry :).. So for 35 bucks it was well worth the investment.

In order to disable the alarm there should be a red or black button under the streering colum to left side. You must put the ignition in the run position, and then hold this button for thirty seconds it should disable the alrm until you repeat that procedure.