What is valet button on remote starter?

What is valet button on remote starter?

Valet mode is a setting/feature your remote starter has, that allows you to disable the ability to remote start the vehicle. It is designed to be used when you take your vehicle in for service or if you are lending the vehicle out and wish to prohibit (ie turn off) the ability to remote start the vehicle.

Where is valet button Viper remote?

Typical locations for valet switch: Under the driver’s side dash (mounted in the under-dash covering trim panel or wire-tied to a harness) Mounted in the driver’s side kick panel.

What is a hood pin switch?

A hood-pin is a switch which indicates whether the hood of a vehicle is open or closed. Some brands of car alarms and/or remote starters (Autostart, Astrostart etc.) require a working hood-pin in order to access key fob programming and/or feature programming.

How do I silence my car alarm with the remote?

In most vehicles, you can silence the alarm system by pressing the lock and unlock button on the key fob. Another common remedy is to manually unlock the driver’s side door with the key. If these two options don’t work, insert the key into the ignition and try starting the vehicle.

Why does my Viper alarm keep beeping?

One beep is low battery notification On. Two beeps is low battery notifica- tion Off. The Low battery Beeps are programmed On from the factory and can be programmed Off if they are not desired. When programmed Off the remote will not give any notification that the battery charge level in the remote is low.

How do you get code alarm out of valet mode?

Turn the ignition ON then OFF. Press and release the valet/programming button 3 times. The system will respond with 1 chirp for ON or 2 chirps for OFF.

Do all cars have a valet button?

A valet key is essentially a spare key that comes with a vehicle but there are some varieties to the valet key. Brands like BMW and Audi feature valet keys. Several sports cars also have smart technology valet keys.

Where is the valet switch on a Chevy Silverado?

Typical locations for valet switch: Under the driver’s side dash (mounted in the under-dash covering trim panel or wire-tied to a harness) Mounted in the driver’s side kick panel. Mounted in the steering column plastic housing. Behind a fuse block door or access panel. Low in the center console in the back of a pocket. Along side of the fuse block.

Where is the valet switch located on a Ford Explorer?

In some rare instances, the installer may not install the VALET switch. Typical locations for valet switch: Under the driver’s side dash (mounted in the under-dash covering trim panel or wire-tied to a harness)

Where is the valet/bypass switch located?

Sometimes when an alarm shop installs an aftermarket system with a valet/bypass switch they don’t mount the switch or they don’t hook it up completely. What you need to do is look for the keyless entry receiver (brain). It is usually located under the dash on the driver or passenger side. It is a plastic box with wires coming out of it.

What is a valet button on a switch?

In those cases the button is the valet button (also known as override button or programming button.) Also, it’s good to know that on the toggle switch style valet switches, the position which has a small notch in the metal is the OFF position. Why do you need a valet mode?