Car Alarms: toyota factory alarm, valet mode, toyota factory

Question
when i first bought my 2001 camry in 2006, the alarm would only set when i clicked "lock", but something happen at some point that caused the alarm to automatically set after 30 seconds.  this has become a huge pain and i would like to completely disable the alarm.  is this possible for someone with no electronic experience?

Answer
It's likely to be an after market system.

To try to disarm it,
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 to remove the alarm.
This might require a local technician to
identify it, and affect neccesary service for you.

That should solve the troubles.

Let me know what you discover.

ALARMTEK
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