At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
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.
You need to reset the alarm by inserting the reset key(small plastic devise with visible contactors that should be with the keys) for a few seconds in the it's hole in the right-hand rear speaker. Open the boot look at the underside of the rear right-hand speaker to locate the hole.
Hi,
If you have the Toyota factory alarm, there should be button under the driver's side dash to reset the alarm....Look for it 1st, then read below.
Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward all the way just before cranking, to the ON position.
Then within 5 seconds, locate, press and hold in the valet/overide button, found under the dash area, (push button, spring loaded) until the installed LED (the blinking light) in your dash area goes on solid, and the siren chirps once.
(Your valet switch might be the toggle (on/off) type. in this case, key on, flip switch in opposite direction, then turn the key off.)
This should reset the alarm, and reset the grounded relay on the starter wire, allowing you to start the engine.
At this point, the only thing working would be the keyless entry from the alarm, if it came equipped that way.
Just Repeat these steps to place it back to usable armed mode. You may get 2 chirps, confirming it, and the lights may flash twice as well.
Try disconnecting the battery and putting the key in the ignition and turning it to the "ON" position. Reconnect the battery and the alarm should be deactivated. I'm assuming you don't have the alarm fob? This might be a good time to remove the alarm system.
you need to turn the sensitivity down check your owners manual or call your toyota dealer for instructions many toyotas have this problem in cold temp's.hope this is helpful
If your remote is attached to the key in the ignition, it could have been bumped setting off the alarm. It is also possible for the lock button to be depressed and lock the doors, if you do not notice this and get out of the car........!
×