Originally Posted by sunpunkT4R

We have a '97 Limited 4Runner that has the security system with glowing red push button on dash to left of steering column. We do not have the keyless remote (fob) so we keep the system disengaged and always lock/unlock doors with the key. A few years ago when we got this Runner I changed the battery and got a big surprise when the alarm triggered and I had no way to disable it. At that time I was able to find something online that listed a sequence of steps that were necessary to reconnect battery, disable alarm (without remote) and be able to start the truck. It took a while to find that info and it was very specific. I can no longer find it and we have a stranded Runner. I dug online for at least an hour onsite; seems like the info just vanished. I tried all the other tricks I could find posted... turning the key to on and off 3x, 5x, pushing the red button 3x, 4x, then turning the key, etc, etc, etc. What is the trick here besides having the remote? Trying very hard to avoid towing when I KNOW this info is (or was) out there somewhere. Hoping someone can help.