Is the GS factory alarm defeatable?
06-26-16, 06:45 PM
#1
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Is the GS factory alarm defeatable?
Just like the title says. Is it? A very unsettling thing happened to me about three weeks ago. I noticed that my driver's side weatherstripping had been disturbed... at a very specific place up top on the outside.
So the common knowledge here is that we have the factory Toyota/Lexus alarm system. You try to unlock, ie. flip those door panel switches from the inside while the car's alarm is armed - honk, honk - the car goes nuts.
In theory, someone should not be able to unlock your car from inside or outside if the light is blinking. But what if a potential prowler is able to slide a device to flip that lock and very quickly pull the door handle from the outside?
The reason I ask is that I have a very keen eye for detail and I noticed immediately when this happened. My weatherstripping does not look like that. I tucked it back in, but it was very disturbing.
So the common knowledge here is that we have the factory Toyota/Lexus alarm system. You try to unlock, ie. flip those door panel switches from the inside while the car's alarm is armed - honk, honk - the car goes nuts.
In theory, someone should not be able to unlock your car from inside or outside if the light is blinking. But what if a potential prowler is able to slide a device to flip that lock and very quickly pull the door handle from the outside?
The reason I ask is that I have a very keen eye for detail and I noticed immediately when this happened. My weatherstripping does not look like that. I tucked it back in, but it was very disturbing.
06-26-16, 07:24 PM
#3
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Yes. I've read that thread. What I should have added is this: does the car know that its windows are rolled up/down etc?
I'm talking about fully rolled up windows. Does anyone know if a potential prowler could use a powder coated steel rod to flip that switch and pull the door handle open? Has anyone actually tried that?
It's obvious that someone attempted to get into this car but maybe was frustrated or gave up.
I'm talking about fully rolled up windows. Does anyone know if a potential prowler could use a powder coated steel rod to flip that switch and pull the door handle open? Has anyone actually tried that?
It's obvious that someone attempted to get into this car but maybe was frustrated or gave up.
06-26-16, 08:52 PM
#5
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Why would I need to be in the car to try this? To guide the break-in device? 
Lol.
Simply asked for the experience of other CL members specific to this car. Thanks for your contribution Jokster. Anyone else? Bueller?
Lol. Simply asked for the experience of other CL members specific to this car. Thanks for your contribution Jokster. Anyone else? Bueller?
06-27-16, 05:14 AM
#7
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Just like the title says. Is it? A very unsettling thing happened to me about three weeks ago. I noticed that my driver's side weatherstripping had been disturbed... at a very specific place up top on the outside.
So the common knowledge here is that we have the factory Toyota/Lexus alarm system. You try to unlock, ie. flip those door panel switches from the inside while the car's alarm is armed - honk, honk - the car goes nuts.
In theory, someone should not be able to unlock your car from inside or outside if the light is blinking. But what if a potential prowler is able to slide a device to flip that lock and very quickly pull the door handle from the outside?
The reason I ask is that I have a very keen eye for detail and I noticed immediately when this happened. My weatherstripping does not look like that. I tucked it back in, but it was very disturbing.
So the common knowledge here is that we have the factory Toyota/Lexus alarm system. You try to unlock, ie. flip those door panel switches from the inside while the car's alarm is armed - honk, honk - the car goes nuts.
In theory, someone should not be able to unlock your car from inside or outside if the light is blinking. But what if a potential prowler is able to slide a device to flip that lock and very quickly pull the door handle from the outside?
The reason I ask is that I have a very keen eye for detail and I noticed immediately when this happened. My weatherstripping does not look like that. I tucked it back in, but it was very disturbing.
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06-27-16, 03:07 PM
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06-27-16, 05:34 PM
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Yeah I hear you fellas. I don't worry about it getting stolen. It's simply not a high demand vehicle in my area at all. Stealing it would accomplish nothing. I was thinking along the lines of identity theft.
I no longer keep insurance/registration or repair invoices in the car since that's a bigger issue.
I no longer keep insurance/registration or repair invoices in the car since that's a bigger issue.
06-28-16, 11:39 AM
#15
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Yeah I hear you fellas. I don't worry about it getting stolen. It's simply not a high demand vehicle in my area at all. Stealing it would accomplish nothing. I was thinking along the lines of identity theft.
I no longer keep insurance/registration or repair invoices in the car since that's a bigger issue.
I no longer keep insurance/registration or repair invoices in the car since that's a bigger issue.
