Valet Switch/Button Hello. I have a keyless remote entry and alarm now on my car and bought another remote so I could have a backup. I started to program it, but the directions say that I need to turn the valet switch on and of until the alarm "chirps". My problem is that I cannot find the valet switch. I checed under the driver side dash and in the fuse box, I also read somewhere that the valet button may also be on the antenna, but my car does not have an antenna. Does anyone know where the valet switch might be in a 2002 mitsubishi galant es?...or if I even have one?

notify manufacturer or installer

Try unplugging battery contact for two minutes.

Hello Cathy

It does indeed have keyless entry. It needs reprogramming when you get a new remote. Also if you disconnect the battery. Usually a local car alarm fitting shop, or an auto-electrician will do it. Plus of course a Ford dealership.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Keyless+Entry+Remote+System+1999+Ford+Windstar

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Have you got the valet switch turned on?

Did you have a spare with the vehicle if so try that fob

Normally, putting the key in the drivers side door lock,
turning to the left, then to the right all the way
will unlock and disarm/reset the "OEM factory"
alarm system.

However, if your system is after market:

The Parking Lights Would Flash, A siren Is Going Off,
An LED Is Flashing As Well, and You May Have A Shock/Impact
sensor set Too High Too. Try The Following Procedure
To Disarm/Disable It.

To start with, you can identify which after market
system you have by using the FCC. ID.# found
on the back of each remote. Try a site
like WWW.REMOTES4SALE.COM
to track down the one you have in your hand.

Now let's put the system into overide mode.

As far as the valet/overide button, it's a hidden
device-switch, a little spring loaded micro button,
red or black possibly and is probably down under
the dash area, near your knee/leg. In some
remote start/alarm combos, the antenna on the window
glass will also have an override/valet button.
Older sytems will have a flip type toggle switch.

When you locate the button or switch,
turn on the ignition key, press and hold
in the button until the alarm chirps 1 time
(for toggle types, key on, flip switch in the
opposite direction, then key off)

This should over ride the system, and only the
keyless entry part, if installed, would still be
operating.

You would get a single chirp to confirm from the siren.
The LED (light emiting diode) light in the dash
should also go on solid. This is valet/overide/reset.
This should correct any issues like starter disable,
or anti-hijack. Your keyless entry, if installed,
will still be operable. The have it inspected for the
falsing issues you are experience at a local shop.

You would repeat the same steps to toggle
back into user mode.

yes the remotes do have batteries. how ever that might be your problem or the remotes lost its code for programing. step when turning alarm off---- if its a factory alarm put the key in the drivers door when the door is closed and lock then unlock it thats the manuel shut down for factory. step 2------- aftermarket alarm. look for a valet switch most likely it would be installed by the driver kick panel or by the under dash fuse box. when u find it put the key into the ignition. turn it to the run position. within 3 seconds press and hold the valet switch for 3 to 5 seconds you should here a confirmation chirp and the led light will stay on solid and wont blink give it a world let me know what happens

there will be a button under or on the drivers side kick panel or under the dash ( could be as far up as the steering colom)

just hold it while the alarm is going off and it should set itself into valet mode...

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Hi there. As far as the valet/overide button, it's a hidden
device-switch, a little spring loaded micro button,
red or black possibly and is probably down under
the dash area, near your knee/leg. In some
remote start/alarm combos, the antenna on the window
glass will also have an override/valet button.
Older sytems will have a flip type toggle switch.

When you locate the button or switch,
turn on the ignition key, press and hold
in the button until the alarm chirps 1 time
(for toggle types, key on, flip switch in the
opposite direction, then key off). This should over ride the system. You would get a single chirp to confirm from the siren.
The LED (light emiting diode) light in the dash
should also go on solid. This is valet/overide/reset.
This should correct any issues like starter disable,
or anti-hijack. Your keyless entry, if installed,
will still be operable. The have it inspected for the
falsing issues you are experience at a local shop.
You would repeat the same steps to toggle back into user mode.

yes there is actually if you have a valet switch there is a code you set in that gives you control over setting the keyless remote code i dont have the specs and you would probably have to take to dealership so they could show you how to set up valet switch for keyless entry since i do not have a book for that spec also theres this link that they can help set up over the keyless entry remote by there techs call the number give them alarm model and info on truck
http://www.remotesunlimited.com/?OVRAW=car%20alarm%20remote&OVKEY=car%20alarm%20remote&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=2211521522&OVKWID=21052597022
heres the link call the tech they sale to all dealers and have techs on hand during service hours to help