Car Alarms: disable alarm for 1998 Honda Civic, valet mode, stock stereo


Question
I lost my remote for my oem alarm on my 1998 honda civic and cannot start the car or disable the alarm with my key. I don't have a stock stereo so I am not worried about codes when unplugging the battery. Is there anyway to disable the alarm until a new replacement remote has arrived?

Answer
Ned, probably after market. I don't know of any civic
prior to 2001 that has a security system from the factory.

Given that, try this...
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. To get the notes
for removing it, go to www.wirewerx.com .

But once in Valet mode, it will allow the car
to start and operate like there was no alarm at all.
Repeat these steps once you figure out what system
you have under the dash.

Let me know how it goes.

ALARMTEK
CARALARMMAN.COM