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Where is the valet switch located on '99 Avalon

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I am trying to disarm my car alarm. We bought the car used, and there are no remote keys. We have to start the engine within 10 seconds of opening a door or the alarm goes off. I have been searching the internet forever to find how to disarm it. There have been many suggestions to push a valet button or toggle switch underneath the dash. I haven't been able to locate a button or switch. Any suggestions??
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Have you checked the owner's manual, online at toyota.com if you don't have the paper copy?

It very well may be an aftermarket unit, with components located...wherever.
toyotas valet system is a valet key not a switch. unless its an aftermarket system
my 97 does not do that - thank god! the only time i've set mine off is when i opened the hood, which i purposely left unlatched, after driving to the parts store... and once a friend stayed in the car then opened his door, setting it off.

i dunno how any other years (i have a 97) work but it would seem unreasonable, in the extreme, to give a driver only 10 seconds to start the car!
on my 97 i cant figure out and neither can the techs when they can only spend a cplminutes looking for it find the ecm for the alarm/keyless entry system.. i need a new remote but they cant figure out which to give me.. weird i know
valet switch avalon1999 xls

there is none valet switch in this car
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