Car Alarms: NEW BATTERY, valet mode, dash area


Question
changed battery in vehicle and anti-theft system activated and will not allow car to start or shut alarm system to shut down. engine emobilizer has been activated. not sure which alarm system is installed

Answer
Seems the system is reset when it lost power,
and needs to be done again.

Right, Ok, try this.
Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward
all the way just before cranking. Then within
5 seconds, press and hold in the valet/override
button, found under the dash area, usually to the left
of the leg, drilled into a plastic panel.
Might even be part of an on glass antenna
in the windshield if it's a remote starter,
until the installed LED (the blinking light)
in your dash area goes off, and the siren chirps twice.
(Your valet switch might be the toggle (on/off) type.
in this case, key on, flip switch in opposite direction,
key off.)

This should reset the alarm and allow you to
go on your way.

Just Repeat these steps to place it
back to valet mode.

That should do it.

Good luck.

ALARMTEK