Car Alarms: alpine security alarm - subaru legacy 1999, subaru legacy outback, valet mode


Question
I have a 1999 subaru legacy outback with alpine security remote entry system.  At this point both of my remotes don't deactive the alarm hence the car doesn't start.  Have had it towed to my home.. How might I deactive the alarm to start the car and get it checked out.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.  thank you.

Answer
On thing you can try, but I don't know
if it will apply to an ALPINE:

Ok, if it exsists, look around
for the Valet\over ride switch.

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.

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