Is your remote start not working? More than likely it is in Valet Mode. Lets find out how to exit Valet Mode!
While your remote starter is in valet mode, certain features like remote start and security will be deactivated.
How to Tell if Your System is in Valet Mode
When attempting to remote start you will receive 3 vehicle parking light flashes followed by 10 parking light flashes.
If you have a remote with an LCD screen there will be Z’s visible on the screen, making it look as though the vehicle is in sleep mode.
When attempting to lock and unlock your vehicle with your remote, under normal circumstances the parking lights will flash once for lock and twice for unlock. However, if the parking lights DO NOT flash the vehicle is in valet mode (unless the installer did not hook up the parking lights upon installation).
How to Exit Valet Mode
As of 2014, select Compustar and Arctic Start systems can be taken out of valet mode by following these steps. Please note, that the steps vary by the type of remote you own.
4-Button Remotes
- Insert your vehicle’s key into the ignition and turn to the “ON/RUN” position. Do not crank the engine.
- Press and release the LOCK and TRUNK buttons (I & III) simultaneously. Do not hold the buttons down, a quick press will be enough.
- Remove the key from the ignition and attempt to remote start your vehicle.
LDC Screen Remotes
- Insert your vehicle’s key into the ignition and turn to the “ON/RUN” position. Do not crank the engine.
- Tap the function or F button on the side of the remote 3 times, then press the LOCK button.
- If you see/hear two parking light flashes/clicks, you have exited valet mode.
- Remove the key from the ignition and attempt to remote start your vehicle.
2W902R-SP Remotes
- Same as “4-Button Remotes” above.
1-Button or No Aftermarket Remote (Factory FOB only)
- Insert your vehicle’s key into the ignition and fully start the engine.
- Press and release the foot brake pedal 10 times within 10 seconds.
- If you see/hear two parking light flashes/clicks, you have exited valet mode.
- Remove the key from the ignition and attempt to remote start your vehicle.
If the above procedures, do not work, please try to reprogram your remotes to your remote starter. This will ensure that your remotes are properly programmed AND will take your system out of valet mode.
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