navigator73

All I really want to know is what exactly does valet mode do to the security system. I might be able to repair the button and LED on my own if I have to otherwise buy a $300 security system I already have. It would make little sense to do that to fix a 50-cent item. Also, rather than getting something faxed, do you think my Subaru dealer might be able to find a copy of that publication?

I have a 98 Outback that I had to remove the instrument panel bezel last night to dislodge something small that fell down between the bezel and the plexi covering the instrument dials. When I put the bezel back in I inadvertantly pushed against the security indicator light and apparently damaged it. I looked online to figure out what part this was and see about replacing it. I found one site that said what I have is not just an indicator light but something referred to as a "valet switch". Apparently pushing the button that the indicator light is in sets the security system into "valet mode". I am not too clear exactly what that means because I could not find a detailed description nor does my owners manual mention this switch, it only mentions the simple indicator light. Since this switch is damaged, I do not know how this might affect my security system. I spoke to the parts people at my local Subaru dealer and what they pulled up sounded like the simple indicator light when what I need is this valet switch. Can someone here provide me with a part number or catalog description of this switch so I can provide it to the dealer? Perhaps that information will enable them to narrow down the specific part I would need.