Hi everybody, I am waiting for my Scion to arrive, and I was going over all the options I wanted to put in it. My question was if I put Lojack in the car is it worth it to have the scion security system installed as well? I would figure both would be an overkill, but I just wanted to get your opinions. Thanks!
Scion Security?
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Well, I went the other way and just got the alarm, skipped the lojack (my insurance doesn't give me a discount for it anyway). But without the alarm, you won't be warned in the event of a break in, right?
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Warned by what?? The scion alarm sucks... i should know.
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I heard somewhere that someone had their rear hatch window broken and the alarm didn't even go off.
On a personal note, I waxed my entire car with the alarm on and the only time it went off was when I bumped into the side view mirrors.
Since the car has the immobilizer chip thing... the robbers shouldn't be able to steal your car... just the stuff inside even if they manage to break into your car. I recommend saving the 500 bucks for a nice aftermarket alarm system.
On a personal note, I waxed my entire car with the alarm on and the only time it went off was when I bumped into the side view mirrors.
Since the car has the immobilizer chip thing... the robbers shouldn't be able to steal your car... just the stuff inside even if they manage to break into your car. I recommend saving the 500 bucks for a nice aftermarket alarm system.
it was i who hatch was smashed and it didn't go off. scion security is crap. it ONLY goes off if the doors are opened from inside if they have already been locked remotely. you heard me right. the dealer demoed it for me after i had already purchased it.
so of someone smashes your windows, flips your car over, bangs on hood nothing. but if they smash window and then reach in to open door, it goes off. that blows for $450. i probably could make a better system from parts at Radio Shack.
the only feature with scion that is worthy is ignition disabler which is standard.
you a re better off taking that $450 and buying ANY alarm system from Viper etc...,
so of someone smashes your windows, flips your car over, bangs on hood nothing. but if they smash window and then reach in to open door, it goes off. that blows for $450. i probably could make a better system from parts at Radio Shack.
the only feature with scion that is worthy is ignition disabler which is standard.
you a re better off taking that $450 and buying ANY alarm system from Viper etc...,
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Sorry amigo, that's just not true! The dealer that installed/demo-ed yours must have been a dipshit. The Scion security has a glass break sensor, yours was either adjusted wrong or installed wrong. I can turn the sensitivity on mine so that a loud passing car or harley will set it off, a tap with the key on the window will EASILY set it off. As far as arming, it can be armed with the remote, the door "lock" switch, and it can be programmed to auto arm itself.
C'mon people, adjusting the sensitivity is so easy to do why have the dealer hacks do it?? If there's one thing that seems to show up time and time again on these forums, it's that the dealers mostly have their heads up their bung holes. Their job is to get you in and out as quickly as possible at the lowest possible cost. Most of these service guys are just waiting for the day to end, they don't give a rat's ass about your car.. Your dealer/service guy obviously knew nothing about the security system. The factory alarms work as advertised, the dealers are the ones who fail to get it to perform. [/rant]
The aftermarket units definately have more features than the Scion unit, but after installing the Scion unit myself I can say that it blends seamlessly with the factory keyless remote and factory wiring. Most of the better alarms require you to carry another key fob transmitter/reciever, something else to add to your keychain. I've seen the kind of work that installers like the big-box stores can do, they can really hack up the stock wiring, and you end up with dozens of rattles after a couple of months. Neither alarm would have prevented someone from braking your window, if the factory unit had been adjusted properly it would have behaved just like the aftermarket (except for a remote pager)
For those of you who have (or were "stuck") with the Scion alarm, it's not as bad as some would have you believe. Deposited my $.02
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i agree with you. Mostly.
Not every dealer is a dipshit. (not taking it personally, dont worry)
The system is good. and you are VERY correct to say that the person demo-ing the system was a retard.
don't worry you did not waist your money. just turn the sensitivity down and watch the leaves set off your alarm. I know that my security guys set the systems about mid way. If a customer wants it more or less they adjust that for free and will demo it untill that person is satified with its performance.
just saying.
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Here's the installation manual that explains how in the post-installation sections. I also have a few phots I can post this evening if anyone is interested.
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hi...
i've read the manual and see the part about setting the sensitivity. i read this before picking up my car. my dealer failed to set the sensitivity very high so even tapping pretty hard with my car key doesn't do anything. i knew i could change the sensitivity so i didn't wanna bother asking the dealer since i didn't wanna get the run around and get what i've heard most dealers are telling people, which is "it can not be adjusted"... i mean COME ON... arent they supposed to know these cars inside and out?
anyways, could you please post pictures?? i see the diagrams in the manual but i'm a newbie with cars and the wiring in them, so a nice little tutorial to adjust the scion security sensitivity would be VERY helpful!!...
thanks in advance.
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Ok, here's a few photos that should give you an idea of what you need to look for. You'll need to remove the glovebox as described in the installation manual link above. Once it's off you'll see the following: Scion Alarm Photos
A word of caution, the adjuster screw should turn easily so be gentle using only finger tips on the screwdriver. The adjustment is *usually* set by the dealer/port to "6", so you have about 5 "clicks" of adjustment either direction. Use a small mirror if you've got one.
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A setting of 8 is good for me, I've been tempted to try 9 just to see if it false triggers from passing vehicles. So far, with the setting of 8, it has never false triggered and it easily passes the "key tap" test as outlined in the instructions. YMMV.
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besides the glass break sensor, what other sensors/features does it have? also, does it arm silently?
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