What does it take for your alarm to go OFF??
07-21-04, 01:02 PM
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What does it take for your alarm to go OFF??
hey guys..... quick question!
As i am adding additions to my car, i have a stock "alarm", i just need to know WHAT exactly does it take for the alarm to go off for example going to close to the car, pulling the handle, breaking a window, reaching in the window ect.......
2) I need to also know whould it be best to get a aftermarker on instead!
Please answer both questions if possible!
Thanks!!!
As i am adding additions to my car, i have a stock "alarm", i just need to know WHAT exactly does it take for the alarm to go off for example going to close to the car, pulling the handle, breaking a window, reaching in the window ect.......
2) I need to also know whould it be best to get a aftermarker on instead!
Please answer both questions if possible!
Thanks!!!
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07-21-04, 01:55 PM
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the stock alarm is passive, not active, no shock sensor. you can get a baseball bat and start hitting the car and nothing will go off
it goes off if someone opens the door, the hood, etc... if you want to try, sit inside the car, close the door, use the remote and lock the car. then try to manually open the door lock, there you go
it goes off if someone opens the door, the hood, etc... if you want to try, sit inside the car, close the door, use the remote and lock the car. then try to manually open the door lock, there you go
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my stock alarm is weird. if i hit the unlock button but dont open the doors, after like a minute it locks them again. anyone elses do this? is that a factory setting?
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Originally posted by HotBlue400
my stock alarm is weird. if i hit the unlock button but dont open the doors, after like a minute it locks them again. anyone elses do this? is that a factory setting?
my stock alarm is weird. if i hit the unlock button but dont open the doors, after like a minute it locks them again. anyone elses do this? is that a factory setting?
What I thought was cool about Toyota/Lexus anti theft is that if you unlock the door from the inside while it's armed, the car will lock itself immediately and activate the alarm.
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Originally posted by HotBlue400
my stock alarm is weird. if i hit the unlock button but dont open the doors, after like a minute it locks them again. anyone elses do this? is that a factory setting?
my stock alarm is weird. if i hit the unlock button but dont open the doors, after like a minute it locks them again. anyone elses do this? is that a factory setting?
07-21-04, 02:54 PM
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Re: What does it take for your alarm to go OFF??
Originally posted by Alexus-Kia
hey guys..... quick question!
As i am adding additions to my car, i have a stock "alarm", i just need to know WHAT exactly does it take for the alarm to go off for example going to close to the car, pulling the handle, breaking a window, reaching in the window ect.......
2) I need to also know whould it be best to get a aftermarker on instead!
Please answer both questions if possible!
Thanks!!!
hey guys..... quick question!
As i am adding additions to my car, i have a stock "alarm", i just need to know WHAT exactly does it take for the alarm to go off for example going to close to the car, pulling the handle, breaking a window, reaching in the window ect.......
2) I need to also know whould it be best to get a aftermarker on instead!
Please answer both questions if possible!
Thanks!!!
itself is not bad. what is bad is that it is very lame. my car lock has been broken 3 times and on one
occasion they got in. no sounding of the alarm since they disable it when they break the lock.
i strongly suggest getting an aftermarket alarm - especially if you plan on leaving it out overnight or
if you leave it in a risky area. mods attract theives.
-d.
07-21-04, 03:22 PM
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Originally posted by PhantomZX
That's normal - it assumes you pressed the unlock button on accident.
What I thought was cool about Toyota/Lexus anti theft is that if you unlock the door from the inside while it's armed, the car will lock itself immediately and activate the alarm.
That's normal - it assumes you pressed the unlock button on accident.
What I thought was cool about Toyota/Lexus anti theft is that if you unlock the door from the inside while it's armed, the car will lock itself immediately and activate the alarm.
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07-21-04, 03:22 PM
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Originally posted by HotBlue400
my stock alarm is weird. if i hit the unlock button but dont open the doors, after like a minute it locks them again. anyone elses do this? is that a factory setting?
my stock alarm is weird. if i hit the unlock button but dont open the doors, after like a minute it locks them again. anyone elses do this? is that a factory setting?
07-21-04, 05:12 PM
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So what kind/brand name aftermarket alarm have any of you installed to work with your stock alarm?
So what kind/brand name aftermarket alarm have any of you installed to work with your stock alarm?
07-21-04, 07:34 PM
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Don't count on the stock alarm on securing your car.
The first thing I buy after I buy a car is a car alarm. Don't install it yourself. (Unless you are a professional installer). An alarm is only as good as the installer. The brain of my alarm is well hidden, I have a multi- Piezo tweeter inside the car and a backup battery and the outside siren is so well hidden, your hair will turn gray until you find it. I also have a GPS tracker and the pager will also notify me if my alarm goes off. I usually add an autolock on high risk areas and turn the wheels. If the thief really wants to steal my car it will take awhile and count on using a hearing aide the next day because the inside sirens will take your ear drums with it.
The first thing I buy after I buy a car is a car alarm. Don't install it yourself. (Unless you are a professional installer). An alarm is only as good as the installer. The brain of my alarm is well hidden, I have a multi- Piezo tweeter inside the car and a backup battery and the outside siren is so well hidden, your hair will turn gray until you find it. I also have a GPS tracker and the pager will also notify me if my alarm goes off. I usually add an autolock on high risk areas and turn the wheels. If the thief really wants to steal my car it will take awhile and count on using a hearing aide the next day because the inside sirens will take your ear drums with it.
07-21-04, 08:13 PM
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Originally posted by HotBlue400
my stock alarm is weird. if i hit the unlock button but dont open the doors, after like a minute it locks them again. anyone elses do this? is that a factory setting?
my stock alarm is weird. if i hit the unlock button but dont open the doors, after like a minute it locks them again. anyone elses do this? is that a factory setting?
07-21-04, 10:23 PM
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Yes the STock alarm sucks. Its still a good system tho.. DOnt forget you got the vehicle immobilizer. As Romiln (Henry) sorry if i spelled you name wrong stated that you can get a baseball bat and start hitting the car everywhere or breaking the winshield or windows, stock alarm dont have shock sensors and it wont go off. He is totally right, but if you know a good alarm/stereo installer you can buy any aftermarket alarm sensor, get it intalled and it will work perfectly with you stock alarm. I did it on my car and it works perfectly.
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