Hey y'all,

I recently bought a 2008 Scion xB off the side of the road and I wanted to install my own car alarm. I've been told that I need to locate the Valet button and that it may be under the dash, but I haven't seen it yet.

Can I have some advice about the location of the Valet button? Can't get the car set up without it.

Thanks!


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You mean a device to stop a valet from getting into the trunk? They can just reach over the back seat, so....
The wires are thin on this car so go careful with splicing

 

Couldn't find anywhere that the Gen2's came with a 'valet button'...typically that would be something that's installed as part of an aftermarket alarm. And doesn't make much sense to put a valet switch under the dash as that would be the first place a car thief would look.

 

The valet button is part of the new alarm you are installing. There is not one in the car because it has not been installed yet. Generally the valet button is installed under the dash so that it is in easy reach of the driver. It is so that you can de-active the alarm and let a mechanic, or valet, drive the car without giving them the alarm remote. It's to prevent copying of the remote for later theft.

Honestly if you are having to ask this question I would suggest having the alarm professionally installed. It does not sound like you have much experience with installing aftermarket electronics in cars and an alarm needs to interface with the starter and ignition system. Poorly installation is the main reason for car alarms failing and/or causing issues with starting. I'm not trying to be mean but this is something that can cause you numerous headaches if not done correctly. I dealt with, and fixed, way too many improperly installed alarms when I still did this professionally.