Expert: INSTALLSUPPORT - 9/3/2007

Question
I recently went to start my 99 camry after work and noticed the security light was flashing and I was not able to start my car.  I do have the factory installed security system.  I do have the master key, but do not have the key number.  Can i get a new key without the key number...If i have to get the whole system reset will they need my car at the shop.  I was also wondering if there is a way to bypass the security system or some way to get my engine to start without going to the dealer.

Answer
Not sure about the numbered "key" issue
you spoke about, but I am thinking
this might work...

Ok, try this.
Put the key in the ignition, and turn forward
all the way just before cranking. Then within
5 seconds, locate, press and hold in the
valet/overide button, found under the
dash area, (push button, spring loaded)
until the installed LED (the blinking light)
in your dash area goes on solid,
and the siren chirps once.

(Your valet switch might be the toggle
(on/off) type. in this case, key on,
flip switch in opposite direction,
then turn the key off.)

This should reset the alarm, and reset
the grounded relay on the starter wire,
allowing you to start the engine.

At this point, the only thing working would
be the keyless entry from the alarm,
if it came equipped that way.

Just Repeat these steps to place it
back to usable armed mode.
You may get 2 chirps, confirming it,
and the lights may flash twice as well.

That should do it.
If you want to remove it at this point,
take it to your neighborhood installer
for this, or buy the wiring chart
(Go to: www.vehiclewires.com)
for the vehicle, and reverse engineer it wire
by wire, until safely removed.

Let me know what happens.

ALARMTEK
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