Crimestopper RS00 Won’t Go Into Valet Mode

That subject is not 100% accurate - I believe I can put the unit into valet mode by holding the unlock & lock buttons on the remote. However when I do that I'm stumped as to what to do next. Install is on a 2005 F350 Powerstroke. I'd like to change the start delay to give the glow plugs a little longer on time. Right now the unit goes through its default start sequence which gives about 5 or 6 seconds of on time for the glow plugs. I'd like at least 10 seconds. This is my 2nd install so I'm by no means any kind of expert. I did my 2005 Towncar a while ago - it was considerably more complicated but it went well. My diesel doesn't have PATS or a trunk button so it was a pretty simple install but I just can't figure out the valet thing. I know its never the hardware but I'm really inclined in that direction. I've ohmed out the valet button - its working. The valet light flashes and I can turn it solid by holding the 2 buttons on the remote but once I do that I don't know how to increment the options. Changing the time delay is #19 but it really wouldn't matter if it was #2 because pressing the valet button does nothing. I don't hear any clicks from the brain box and my park lights don't flash. I'm open to suggestions.R.J.(Bob) Evans

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Did you ground the gray wire or (hood switch if installed- open hood?)Brcidd - Engineer That Does Remote Starter Installs on the side.

Short answer - yes. Longer answer, not initially but over the course of multiple attempts mixed in with interweb research I did ground the gray wire but that made no difference.R.J.(Bob) Evans

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Are you going into options programming? Valet mode is not that. It sounds like you have confused the 2 functions. Follow the steps on page 14 to make option changes. Crimestopper RS00 install manualSteve G

Also according to this note in the manual, you should be using the brake pedal to toggle through the options. 5. For RS00, RS1: (No Lock button) Tap the brake pedal to toggle through the option values: Tap brake once (lights flash 1X) Tap the brake pedal again (Lights flash 2X) tap 3 or 4 times for options that have 3 or 4 values.Steve G

Thanks for the reply but I can only wish it was that simple. The system completely ignores the little red button. It doesn't matter whether I call it an options programming button or a valet button there is absolutely no response to pressing it.R.J.(Bob) Evans

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bobofthenorth wrote: I can put the unit into valet mode by holding the unlock & lock buttons on the remote. However when I do that I'm stumped as to what to do next.

. I guess this part is what’s confusing to me.Steve G

Try unplugging the antenna wire and reseating it into the brain. Also could try testing continuity on all of the wires of the antenna between both plug ends.Steve G