2003 Toyota Corolla LE Alarm shut off?—by Michael T
I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla and am going to transport my car across the U.S. on a truck transport service. They require that you shut off the alarm so it won’t go off when the truck encounters bumps. I can turn it off with the remote but it automatically turns itself back on in 30 seconds. Is there a way to disarm it without disconnecting the battery cable so that it will stay off until I rearm it when they deliver it. If I leave it on or if it goes off and they can’t shut it off I would also drain my battery……HELP !!??
Best Answer —by GUS0921
YOU DID NOT SPECIFY WHETHER YOUR CAR WAS EQUIPPED WITH A FACTORY ALARM OR AN AFTERMARKET ALARM.UNFORTUNATELY IF IT IS FACTORY THERE IS NO WAY TO TURN IT OFF OTHER THAN DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY.IF IT IS AFTERMARKET THERE SHOULD BE A SWITCH UNDER THE DASH ON THE DRIVER’S SIDE.YOU TURN THE KEY ON AND TOGGLE THE SWITCH TO ON.THIS WILL SET THE ALARM TO BE ON VALET MODE AND WILL KEEP IT FROM TURNING ON.GOOD LUCK.
According to the IRS the hybrid tax credit for Toyota (and Lexus) vehicles is now in the phase out period. This credit applies to hybrid vehicles purchased in 2006 or later. The following 2007 model year vehicles qualify for the hybrid tax credit:
2007 Lexus GS 450h $1,550
2007 Lexus RX 400h 2WD and 4WD $2,200
2007 Toyota Prius $3,150
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid $ 2,600
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2WD and 4WD $2,600
If you wish to take advantage of the credit you will need to purchase soon. The phase out period was initiated on October 1st, 2006 for Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Purchases made before September 30th, 2006 were eligible for the full credit. Purchases between 10/1/06 through 3/31/07 are eligible for 50% of the full credit. Purchases between 4/1/07 through 9/30/07 are eligible to 25% of the full credit. And finally, purchases on or after 10/1/07 are not eligible for any credit.
If you are thinking about buying a Toyota hybrid then you had better do it soon if you want to take advantage of this special tax credit.
Please refer to the IRS or a Tax Professional for all tax advice.