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Question: How do i get my car alarm out of valet mode? please help!?

(Posted by: someGUYwithADHD on 2010-02-24 20:51:56)

I got a new car and noticed a red blinking light under my dash. I felt it, and it felt like i could pinch/ push the light/ button as if it were a button. So i did.... Now my car alarm wont chirp or beep when bumped into or the handle is tried. When i got my windows tinted someone told me it was in VALET MODE. So i did a little research. And i am not sure what brand my alarm is. I do NOT have the keypad on my key ring. There is no switch. Just this button to my knowledge. The button is on the back of the light. I dont know if this helps, but i have a 4 door 2004 ford focus. It is a very nice alarm. Again im not sure what brand. But it has a nice sensor. If i tap the hood lightly, it will beep once. If i bump it kind of tough, it has a 3 second beep. And if i hit the car hard, it goes off full force. Also, if you try the handles while it is locked it beeps. Im not sure what to do. PLEASE HELP! thank you, Chris The sad car owner OK, i tried checking the glove box.... all around it, in it, under it, everywhere even remotely NEAR it..... nothing.

Posted by: blah101 on 2010-02-24, 20:55:57

My car has a button in the glove box that turns it off and on. You could check there, also try and disconnect the battery for about half and hour and then hook it back up and see if that works.

Posted by: James on 2010-02-24, 21:21:11

Since its a ford then its most likely a code alarm system. Turn the key to the run position and hit the button. Then take the key out and you should be working again. Its a immobilizer system and I haven't worked on one in over 5 years but that should get you started.