Car Alarms: 1994 Saturn Alarm, alarmtek, valet service

Question
My niece bought a used Saturn. Unknown if factory installed alarm or after market. The battery went dead and when we tried to replace it the alarm started and the lights flashed on and off. The alarm is a siren noise, not a honking. It also will not start when you try to start it with the alarm sounding. The neighbors are ready to lynch us, so any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer
Gotcha. Ok, let's put it into valet/service mode.

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.

This solves the problem for now.

Then if you want to remove it, take it to a local
after market alarm dealer and have it done there.

They may even be able to reset/reprog. the features on
the alarm you have, to allow you to use the system
more comfortably, but of course, your call.

Have a nice Sunday.

Robert Martin
ALARMTEK.