Stock Alarm Remote Calibration Options

[DVSBastard]

I own a 95 celica and I have been having a few problems with the stock alarm remotes for my baby.

I have 2 alarm remotes, however one has stopped working (that is it lights up when I press the button, but it does not trigger the alarm) and the other works, but thanks to old age it is extremely difficult to operate.

I recently went to my local Toyota dealer to get a replacement and they said it would cost me $125 for the remote and $65 for the calibration. Now as far as I know, calibrating the alarm requires removing the seat to get to the brain unit and hitting a reset switch.... if this is the case then I won't be paying $65 to do this as I can easily do this myself.

My questions are:
-Is calibrating the alarm really that straight forward? (is there any pics or documentation for this). If I buy the remote from toyota will I have any problems doing this?
-If I reset the alarm for my existing non working remote is there a possibility that the remote unit will begin working again (I guess this depends on what is wrong with it)?
-If I do reset the alarm for a new (or possibly the existing) remote will my existing flaky remote still work?
-It is my understanding that each remote has a different code so if I were to get a remote from another celica and reset the alarm I should be able to use that one with no problems. If this is the case, how many remotes can you have calibrated to the single alarm.

I would greatly appreciate any help regarding this situation.

Thanks in advance!

[danny_t82]

My alarm has been playing up lately too, the alarm (and central locking) just won't respond to the remote. I've taken it to the garage twice now and they proposed replacing the ECU as they can't seem to find any other faults! I find it strange that something could just go so wrong with the ECU and cost so much to sort out!! From what I gather the alarm brain is tied into the ECU and this is located in different places from car to car to make it harder for thieves to disengage (at least thats what toyota are telling me).

Dan