Car Alarms: key remote, valet mode, toyota 4runner

Question
QUESTION: Recently my key remote stopped working so i cant unlock the car without the car alarm going off, and plus i cant start the car. What is the best thing i can do? Is there a switch i can flip?

ANSWER: Ok, an installer would place the velet switch in a semi
hidden area. I'd look under the dash area
for a button or, a toggle switch. When you locate it,
turn on the ignition key, press and hold in the
button (little spring loaded micro button, red or
black possibly), until the alarm chirps 1 time.
This should over ride the system, and only the
keyless entry part, if installed, would still be
operating.

The LED (light emiting diode) light in the dash
should also go on solid.=VALET/OVERIDE

This stops the alarm except for the keyless
entry if installed. Once in Valet mode,
it will allow the car to start and operate
like there was no alarm at all.

The next step is if wanting to remove it,
you contact a local technician to
locate it, and affect neccesary service
for you.

That should solve the troubles.

Let me know what you discover.

ALARMTEK
CARALARMMAN.COM

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QUESTION: I dirve a toyota 4runner yr 97, it came with a factory key remote. I tried looking for a switch under the dashboard but i can't find it. I called Toyota dealership, and they told me that they would have to reporgram the car alarn. Which cost 300 something do you know any other way? please help thank you

Answer
Likely to be after market from the year shown.
Take down the panel under the steering column,
then see if you can locate the
after market system wired up high in the
dash board.

If so, track back to the valet button or switch.

If no joy, the next step is total removal and repair.

A.