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Old 08-13-13, 10:07 AM
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Default Lexus GBS (Glass Breakage)

Ok I have a question, so my car came with this feature which I feel was a little dumb. Does it only cover the front windows and not the back and also does anyone know if it really works.
Old 08-13-13, 10:56 AM
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It use a microphone to sense the high pitch noise when the glass broken. So it should work with any windows. You can test by sitting inside the cabin and tapping to 2 wrench together or clapping your hand to simulate the noise.
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When they installed it in my car, i asked how they tested it, to see if it's working. The instructions said to tap hard on the window. The service people were nervous when testing, because they said they had to tap very hard.
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Or you could get one of these.

http://www.homesecuritystore.com/p-1...or-tester.aspx
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Originally Posted by HUSKERnKS
Wow was gonna grab it but saw the price. I guess I will try the clapping together to see if it works.
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just put a couple of coins in a beer can and shake it hard inside the car.. that should do the trick
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Yah, that one is a bit pricey. You could probably get one on ebay for 15-20 bucks. I have one sitting around from a security system install i did in my house.
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"Oh there's a car alarm, let's go check it out.", said no one ever.
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Originally Posted by praetor
"Oh there's a car alarm, let's go check it out.", said no one ever.
Thieves rely on that premise
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Maybe so but living in the city, Chicago, car alarms are all too ubiquitous. I have never known a car alarm to stop a thief.
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Originally Posted by praetor
Maybe so but living in the city, Chicago, car alarms are all too ubiquitous. I have never known a car alarm to stop a thief.
Yeah I'm not really worried in that sense, more the curious George as I really want to know if it works or is just there as a fake theft deterrent.
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FWIW, I had the glass breakage sensor when I had my Camry. That didn't stop the thieves from breaking into the car, tear up my dash, steal my stereo and other misc items. They disco'd the battery and that was all she wrote for the alarm. Thank God insurance paid for everything.
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Originally Posted by bigblack06

Wow was gonna grab it but saw the price. I guess I will try the clapping together to see if it works.
I can just imagine how you will look sitting in your locked car and clapping to yourself lol.
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Originally Posted by yardie876
I can just imagine how you will look sitting in your locked car and clapping to yourself lol.
LMFAO just pictured it myself.
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Originally Posted by yardie876
I can just imagine how you will look sitting in your locked car and clapping to yourself lol.
lol good one sir!


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