Car Alarms: 99 Forester Alarm Problems, valet mode, dash area


Question
My alarm won't stop & can't start my car.  Had to disable the battery for it to stop.  It is a factory installed subaru alarm system.  How do I completely disable the alarm so I can start my car?

Answer
Ok, FYI...
It's an after market system from my
notes & your description.
Probably dealership installed when
it was purchased originaly.

To start, 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. The next step is to
either remove the alarm or, try to identify,
and get new remotes for it.

But once in Valet mode, it will allow the car
to start and operate like there was no alarm at all.

Let me know how it goes.

ALARMTEK
CARALARMMAN.COM