sld

Sorry for the stupid question, but what exactly does the alarm do in my '00 GS300? It doesn't have a siren? I just installed a lot of cash in stereo equipment and I'm wondering if the factory alarm is enough. I'm thinking its not, but not positive.

Has anyone had an aftermarket alarm installed, and if so, what do you recommend?

Thanks in advance.

Johnny Mo

not much, aside from the transponder key, the factory alarm will sound the horn if someone opens the door without using the key to unlock the car. If you've invested some $$in stereo stuff, go the next step and get yourself a nice Clifford alarm. If you want to get crazy, do a search on Lo-Jack, and you'll find more info than you want to know on the virtues of Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Locator Units.

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

SLD,

I'm moving this post to the lexus electronics forum. If you search there, you'll find a number of posts about aftermarket alarm recommendations (one very current thread is out there now).

IMO the GS OEM alarm is mostly worthless. A blinking light, and if someone tries to open a door by reaching through the window while it's armed the horn starts honking and lights flash. I think it also disables the starter.

sld

Sorry bout that.

BananaGS

you meant the famous lexus alarm that can be turned off with a screw driver?

if so, invest some money some other alarm if you have a stereo setup

UTGS400

Does anyone know if it is possible to use the factory key/alarm pad with an aftermarket system?