’05 Tacoma factory alarm?
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: May 13, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Topic: ’05 Tacoma factory alarm?
Posted By: flynntech
Subject: ’05 Tacoma factory alarm?
Date Posted: November 11, 2004 at 10:03 PM
Hey security gurus, Is the factory alarm offered with new vehicles any good? The option for this truck is $450 or something close to that. It seems like a lot, but at least I can toss it in with the financing. I can possibly save on theft insurance and it's better to have two alarms if I decide to add one later right? I would imagine that factory alarms offer better protection than nothing, but the pros most likely master these ones first. I would most likely add the aftermarket alarm myself unless it was insanely complex. I'm not interested in remote start or too many bells and whistles, maybee pager notification so I can take out my agression from all former thefts and break-ins on some unsuspecting vandal. thoughts, opinoins?
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Posted By: extreme1
Date Posted: November 11, 2004 at 10:54 PM
factory alarm consists of a loud annoying piezo siren that is zip tied to a harness on the driver fenderwell.
is is merely a content theft alarm, aka noisy keyless entry.
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Posted By: daniel2002p
Date Posted: November 11, 2004 at 11:15 PM
go with a aftermarket alarm, for $450 you can get a alarm as well as a RS
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Posted By: flynntech
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 6:21 PM
You're right, judging by some of the junk I've seen with new cars, it's probably nothing special. I have a '93 3000 GT with factory security. This car has both doors, trunk and hood wired with pin switches and starter kill, It is keyless entry but it makes no noises unless it's set off. When it set's off, you know it's been set! The starter kill that came with my dad's cavalier was a piece of crap. If I get a new auto loan through the credit union, I can save some extra cash to buy the alarm and a few other goodies for the sound.
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 6:28 PM
450 would go much farther going outside of the dealership. I would never buy a factory(actually a dealer add-on) alarm.
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Posted By: audiopro111
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 8:58 PM
a factory alarm is a joke 95% of them only protect if someone opens the door and guess what if your car doesn't com with an immobilizer key say good bye to your baby cause the bitch still starts for $450.00 u can get alarm,remote start keyless entry and most installers or shops will fill out the insurance discount form for u and give u a receipt to back it up so all there is to say now is WHAT WILL IT BE ...YOUR CHOICE.
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Posted By: nava94
Date Posted: November 13, 2004 at 1:01 AM
most factory alarms could be diabled by inserting a master key in the driver door cylinder. and like audiopro111 said if it does not come with and immobilizer kiss you truck good bye. some newer model cars with a factory alarm can't be disabled without the remote so if your remote takes a vacation your going to be stranded. i'll go with door number two chuck: aftermarket alarm, back up battery, and underdash piezo siren to leave the pro thief with a hearing problem.
Posted By: flynntech
Date Posted: November 13, 2004 at 3:38 AM
I think the mitsubishi imobilizes when it's activated, this car has a real factory installed alarm. It must've come standard with 3000 GTs, but I wouldn't be surprized if it could be undone with a master key in the door. I've set it off a couple of times by reaching inside the open window and popping the hood or opening the door. It was loud and obnoxious, but the protection is weak, something must be openend to set it off. No one has ever attempted to steal the car so far. Believe me, I'll do my best to secure a new truck. I'll have it covered, but that's besides the point. Chances are I'll add some off road items and stereo equipment, that's what I need protection for. I'd love to leave a thief with hearing problems, I'd like to leave a couple of set bear traps on the floor too. A silent pager alarm and an bat is my security system of choice, I'd like to take my aggressions out on one of these low lifes. Then I would lock them in the tool box with a bunch of broken glass and hit the trails! Call me a nut, but that's only what I'd do if I were in a good mood.
Posted By: flynntech
Date Posted: November 13, 2004 at 3:44 AM
By the way, Can anyone tell me what milage I can expect from one of these? I'm looking at the V6 with the 6 speed manual, 4x4. I've been driving an '89 corolla, but I''m prepared to pay more for gas. Then again, my corolla doesn't even burn the gas until the motor warms up....maybee it would even out. What can I expect from the factory CD player? They seem ok, but naturally I'll be boxing that stuff up and adding my own sound. I'm not getting the '480 watt' premium sound option...that's definitly not worth the money Sorry, it's snowing, I did not visit the dealership yet.
Posted By: flynntech
Date Posted: November 13, 2004 at 4:11 PM
Just test drove the '05. It's pretty nice. I'll probably stick with a 4cyl 4x4 though, more practical for my purposes. The stereo sounds ok, but I still declar it JUNK. The sales guy told me the 'power package' is what covers the security system, that includes the power windows, locks and keyless entry for $650 or something like that.
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