I have a Prestige APS-20B 3 Button Vehicle Alarm System installed in January 2005 in my 2005 Toyota Rav4 Plus. The Dealer was High River Toyota In High River Alberta Canada. both of my key chain transmitters are dead (worn out). Is it possible to replace them and what is the cost & who would program them ? Serge Thibault: DeWinton Alberta Canada

Contact an alarm expert to change or create a copy of the key. that from the home service

Hello, If you don't have the combination you will have to write sentry cust service with the model and serial number to get the combination. Here is their number you can call: (800) 828-1438

Go to this site http://auto.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/audiovox/audiovox_remote_starter_product_list.html
and click on Platinum APS 686T - Audiovox Remote Car Starter Owner's Manual
and click on APS 686 - Audiovox 4 Channel Remote Car Starter Owner's Manual

Provided that your system is not programmed for coded override, the standard emergency override is as follows:

1. Enter the vehicle (the security system will trigger.)
2. Locate but do not press the valet/override switch yet (it should be a small black button installed under the dash within reach of the driver)
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
4. Press and release the emergency override button (The security system will turn off).
Note: If the automatic arming feature is enabled on your system. The security system will re-arm the next time the ignition key is turn off and the vehicle's doors are closed.


If the coded override feature was enabled by the installing dealer, you will need to follow these procedure:

1. Enter the vehicle (the security system will trigger).
2. Locate but do not press the valet/override switch yet (it should be a small black button installed under the dash within reach of the driver)
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
4. Within 5 seconds press the emergency override button the number of times corresponding to the first digit of your personal code (Default digit is 1).
5. Within 5 seconds turn the ignition key OFF, then ON.
6. Within 5 seconds press the emergency override button the number of times corresponding to the second digit of your personal code (Default digit is 1).
7. Within 5 seconds turn the ignition key OFF, then ON.
8. If entered correctly the security system will turn off.
9. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

If the coded override feature is enabled and the code is lost, the system will need to be reprogrammed by an authorized dealer.

go to http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/bdnew/vehiclewiringdiagrams.asp
and you will find the detailed instructions.

try putting the key in the ignition and turn it to on (dont start) try using remote start button if it works you may need a anti theft module or spair ign. key.

My ex girlfriend had a factory installed honda remote strt on her vehicle. It was activated by hitting the lock button two times in succession. Some vehicles use a combination of the lock-unlock buttons. try using some combinations on the remote, many "oem" remote starts are installed by aftermarket installers so who knows what they did as a start function, it could also have been changed by the previous owner.

http://www.audiovox.com/manuals/installation/1285732_IM.pdf

Hello hope this can help you. First check the starter wire, it is tan/lt blue located at the ignition harness. usualy during installation of the remote start system this wire is cut leaving you with two ends. one wire is coming from the ignition switch the other is going to the starter. the brain of the alarm hooks into both of these wires. if the repair man cut the wires from the brain and spliced them together he has just put the system back to OEM status leaving the alarm no way to engage the starter. I believe that may be where the problem lies but if not then I would say check your immobilizer bypass module the repair man mave have diconected that.

Thank you,
Luis