FR-S alarm system

[Subie]

Originally Posted by Derrickchai39

I know they have the ignition start prevention system with the specific chip in the keys for your car. But my girlfriend the other day went to one of her grandparent's friend who knew how to copy these keys for less than 100$ with a machine. I doubt that just having that system would keep thieves away. I was told by my sales rep that Toyota came out with this on all their cArs starting from 2008. But did that stop any thieves from taking toyotas from then till now? What do you guys think!

Toyota has been using chipped immobilizer keys for a lot longer than that.

[marky]

Still figuring out this alarm thing on my frs that toyota dealer installed..do I have to activate it? I read the manual and says has to be activated by scion dealer but they told me thats already installed and has the low jack thing were its disables the engine/ecu ect..

When I lock the door with the remote and
wait like a min then I open the car with the key and the alarm wont beep/go off..also tried like pushing/bang on the windows and no alarm goes off..this have like motion alarm ?

Seems like its not activated and only locks/opens door/trunk and panic alarm beeps if I hold the panic button down..

[bdanisi]

Originally Posted by marky

Still figuring out this alarm thing on my frs that toyota dealer installed..do I have to activate it? I read the manual and says has to be activated by scion dealer but they told me thats already installed and has the low jack thing were its disables the engine/ecu ect..

When I lock the door with the remote and
wait like a min then I open the car with the key and the alarm wont beep/go off..also tried like pushing/bang on the windows and no alarm goes off..this have like motion alarm ?

Seems like its not activated and only locks/opens door/trunk and panic alarm beeps if I hold the panic button down..

You should try locking it with the windows down then opening the car door from the inside to see if that trips the alarm. I doubt this car has some sort of Window banging sensor lol

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by marky

Still figuring out this alarm thing on my frs that toyota dealer installed..do I have to activate it? I read the manual and says has to be activated by scion dealer but they told me thats already installed and has the low jack thing were its disables the engine/ecu ect..

When I lock the door with the remote and
wait like a min then I open the car with the key and the alarm wont beep/go off..also tried like pushing/bang on the windows and no alarm goes off..this have like motion alarm ?

Seems like its not activated and only locks/opens door/trunk and panic alarm beeps if I hold the panic button down..

If you just have a LoJack installed, it is generally only activated when you file a police report if your car is stolen and the police get involved:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LoJack#How_it_works

There is an upgraded version that sends you alerts if your car is moved without a paired keyfob nearby though (although I've read that it even can have lot of false positives sometimes if your keyfob isn't working right or has a weak battery, etc.).

[EK_Golfer]

Originally Posted by marky

Still figuring out this alarm thing on my frs that toyota dealer installed..do I have to activate it? I read the manual and says has to be activated by scion dealer but they told me thats already installed and has the low jack thing were its disables the engine/ecu ect..

When I lock the door with the remote and
wait like a min then I open the car with the key and the alarm wont beep/go off..also tried like pushing/bang on the windows and no alarm goes off..this have like motion alarm ?

Seems like its not activated and only locks/opens door/trunk and panic alarm beeps if I hold the panic button down..

Have the dealership look at it. My alarm was from Toyota as well, it has vibration sensors which will give 3 horn blasts when it feels vibration. The full alarm will only go off if a door or window is breached. The dealership should be able to adjust your sensitivity.

[marky]

Originally Posted by bdanisi

You should try locking it with the windows up then opening the car door from the inside to see if that trips the alarm. I doubt this car has some sort of Window banging sensor lol

Yeah I tried that even locked myself inside with windows down and locked it with the lock button on the key and waited a min or so then open the car and nothing..no sound alarm..

Originally Posted by EK_Golfer

Have the dealership look at it. My alarm was from Toyota as well, it has vibration sensors which will give 3 horn blasts when it feels vibration. The full alarm will only go off if a door or window is breached. The dealership should be able to adjust your sensitivity.

Can I go to any toyota/scion? Or has to be the same one I got my car from? Dont like to drive that dealer due to its a bit far and I have a dealer closer to me...

Also can I adjust/set it myself ? Or has to be done by dealer only?

Thanks

[EK_Golfer]

Originally Posted by marky

Can I go to any toyota/scion? Or has to be the same one I got my car from? Dont like to drive that dealer due to its a bit far and I have a dealer closer to me...

Also can I adjust/set it myself ? Or has to be done by dealer only?

Thanks

Each dealership contracts their own alarm people so it's probably easier to go back to the same dealer, especially if it sounds like the wiring is not quite right. I don't have enough experience with alarm wiring so I didn't bother looking at it myself, plus I don't know where they put my vibration sensor etc.

[marky]

Originally Posted by EK_Golfer

Each dealership contracts their own alarm people so it's probably easier to go back to the same dealer, especially if it sounds like the wiring is not quite right. I don't have enough experience with alarm wiring so I didn't bother looking at it myself, plus I don't know where they put my vibration sensor etc.

Yeah have to go back to same dealer.. not feeling it over that dealer

[Lonewolf]

So the FRS actually does come with a factory alarm that is simply deactivated? Why isn't this anywhere on the website?

I have heard this before, but have not seen any evidence to support the notion. Can anyone confirm this?

[86 FRS]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

So the FRS actually does come with a factory alarm that is simply deactivated? Why isn't this anywhere on the website?

I have heard this before, but have not seen any evidence to support the notion. Can anyone confirm this?

i doubt it. i know for sure that it has a immobilzer pre installed but not alarm.

[EK_Golfer]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

So the FRS actually does come with a factory alarm that is simply deactivated? Why isn't this anywhere on the website?

I have heard this before, but have not seen any evidence to support the notion. Can anyone confirm this?

No, the alarm is definitely an add on as I had to bring my car back to the dealership to get it installed.

[marky]

Originally Posted by EK_Golfer

No, the alarm is definitely an add on as I had to bring my car back to the dealership to get it installed.

yeah have to go back... not feeling that dealer after they rob me..well lessoned learned

you have like the motion sensitive alarm ? mine do beep if i lock the doors with the key button and im inside and wait like a min and bounce around the seat and even open the door and no alarm goes off... cant wait to go back to the dealer tomorrow if they call me in just want my alarm fixed/ re work my tint and get the F%$* out there and never come back

did it take long to get the alarm fixed ?

[86 FRS]

Originally Posted by marky

yeah have to go back... not feeling that dealer after they rob me..well lessoned learned

you have like the motion sensitive alarm ? mine do beep if i lock the doors with the key button and im inside and wait like a min and bounce around the seat and even open the door and no alarm goes off... cant wait to go back to the dealer tomorrow if they call me in just want my alarm fixed/ re work my tint and get the F%$* out there and never come back

did it take long to get the alarm fixed ?

dealer installed my alarm for 1hour 30min. everything works well. my alarm gives u also a beep signal, after locking doors, after 3-5 minutes it gives u a fast 6 honk sound (lol hard to explain), just a signal that my car is fully locked and alarm activated. its like if i dont hear that sound, that means i forgot to locked/alarmed the door.

[Mo707]

Originally Posted by 86 FRS

dealer installed my alarm for 1hour 30min. everything works well. my alarm gives u also a beep signal, after locking doors, after 3-5 minutes it gives u a fast 6 honk sound (lol hard to explain), just a signal that my car is fully locked and alarm activated. its like if i dont hear that sound, that means i forgot to locked/alarmed the door.

My sisters friend has it. I find it extremely annoying. Haha
And it always makes me think someone hit it so I always run out in my boxers and a shot gun... :P