How Can I Reactivate '99 Camry Alarm?

[slavaty]

A while back, I got out of my car and clicked the remote to lock/arm the car when the alarm went crazy. I unlocked the car, put the key in the ignition, did everything I could to make it stop, and it did. The problem is, now I no longer have any keyless entry/alarm functionality!

I have tried everything I can think of - checking fuses, disconnecting the battery, etc. but have not been able to bring the system back to life.

Some have suggested a new battery for the remote, but I had replaced it fairly recently, and I think the cause of the problem is something other than the remote because I no longer have a blinking red light on the dash where I used to. This seems to imply that the whole system is "off." Does anyone have any ideas on how to get this thing (I think it's a standard Toyota VIP system) working again? I'd really appreciate your help! I've exhausted my capabilities as a single female, including taking the dash apart looking for the ECU...

[toyomoho]

If this is a Toyota installed alarm try locking the car and opening it with a key. If you have the type of key with the chip inside try starting it with this key, try both gray and black key if you have them.

If you have some kind of aftermarket alarm try the following:

Look under the dash for a button or switch. If there is one try the following:

Turn ign key on to the position before engine crank. Within 5 seconds press and hold in the override button until the LED (the blinking light) in your dash area goes solid and the siren chirps once.

If there is a toggle switch instead of button repeat the process but turn the switch in opposite direction then turn ignition switch off.