Car Alarms: Vehicle not starting,aftermarket alarm, valet mode, toyota 4runner


Question
I just changed motors out of my 94 toyota 4runner. The motor before i changed it ran and had spark. The new motor turns over fine but there is no spark. Is it possible for the alarm to not allow spark to the engine even though it turns over. I do not know what kind of alarm system it is. Everything as far as I know is hooked up correctly, I am hoping it has something to do with the alarm. Is there a way to totally disconnect the system?

Answer
It's an after market system
from your description.

To try to disarm it, locate and use the
valet/overide switch.

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. Repeat steps to put into user
mode.

Let me know how it goes.

ALARMTEK
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