Package #2 Alarm Problems

Liesl RK · 09-27-2007, 07:08 PM

Well, my worst fears about getting a car alarm have been realized -- the thing goes off from the most innocuous of actions, and I don't understand why. I was given no literature on the thing, and thought I was getting some kind of kill switch.

So far, the alarm has deployed under the following two conditions: when I press the "lock" button from the inside (MAJOR design flaw -- what if I have a two-year-old and want to keep her from opening the door on a moving car?), and when I open the passenger door from the outside.

Both of these actions seem harmless to me, and now it seems as though I can only open/lock/unlock doors under very strict conditions (which I don't understand, as there are no writtten instructions for the thing).

Is there anyone out there who understands car alarms, or at least this one? I will contact the dealer and request if there are written commandments on how one Shall open one's car door, and which buttons one Shall Not press, but I thought I'd ask here first.

This is EXACTLY why I was wary of getting an alarm.

Neicy · 09-27-2007, 07:21 PM

Is this an after-market alarm system? I have never heard of this problem being posted, but I also do not have an alarm other than the installed sks system. I also have pkg. #2. Maybe something new, unique to the '08's? Sorry I can't be more helpful, but I'm sure more senior posters will chime in. I know it is very frustrating to have this problem.

dogfriend · 09-28-2007, 01:24 AM

For the 2007 Prius, the instructions on using the theft deterrent system is in the owners manual, Section 2-1, pages 46 - 48.

I would be surprised if it is different for the 08 model.

mamerica · 09-28-2007, 08:34 AM

It sounds like the alarm is wired wrong. Did the dealer install it? I did''t think package #2 came with one. It would be easy to make a mistake. I wired a Toyota alarm once and it was quite involved.

Let the dealer worry about it. That's why we have warranties. Enjoy your car.

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09-27-2007, 07:08 PM	#1
Liesl RK Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Well, my worst fears about getting a car alarm have been realized -- the thing goes off from the most innocuous of actions, and I don't understand why. I was given no literature on the thing, and thought I was getting some kind of kill switch. So far, the alarm has deployed under the following two conditions: when I press the "lock" button from the inside (MAJOR design flaw -- what if I have a two-year-old and want to keep her from opening the door on a moving car?), and when I open the passenger door from the outside. Both of these actions seem harmless to me, and now it seems as though I can only open/lock/unlock doors under very strict conditions (which I don't understand, as there are no writtten instructions for the thing). Is there anyone out there who understands car alarms, or at least this one? I will contact the dealer and request if there are written commandments on how one Shall open one's car door, and which buttons one Shall Not press, but I thought I'd ask here first. This is EXACTLY why I was wary of getting an alarm.

09-27-2007, 07:21 PM	#2
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 804 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 6	Is this an after-market alarm system? I have never heard of this problem being posted, but I also do not have an alarm other than the installed sks system. I also have pkg. #2. Maybe something new, unique to the '08's? Sorry I can't be more helpful, but I'm sure more senior posters will chime in. I know it is very frustrating to have this problem.

09-28-2007, 01:24 AM	#3
dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 4,966 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 282 Thanked 175 Times in 147 Posts Friends: 11	For the 2007 Prius, the instructions on using the theft deterrent system is in the owners manual, Section 2-1, pages 46 - 48. I would be surprised if it is different for the 08 model.

09-28-2007, 08:34 AM	#4
mamerica Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota USA Posts: 30 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	It sounds like the alarm is wired wrong. Did the dealer install it? I did''t think package #2 came with one. It would be easy to make a mistake. I wired a Toyota alarm once and it was quite involved. Let the dealer worry about it. That's why we have warranties. Enjoy your car.