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Dont all Prius's come with an Alarm?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by JohnRobinson, Apr 20, 2010.

  1. JohnRobinson

    JohnRobinson Junior Member

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    I have a 2005 with alarm (plus alarm button on key) and today picked up my new 2007 model. I cant beleive Im gonna say this but it was only when I got it home that it doesnt have an alarm button on the key. Therefore no alarm? I guess I didnt check because I assumed that all Prius's came with it as standard. Kinda built into the whole keyless system....

    So do you think my car doesnt have an alarm or is it a case of the parts are there and it just needs to be activated and therefore buy new keys with alarm button on?

    Thanks in advance.

    John
     
  2. Mike Dimmick

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    It depends on your location. Different Toyota subsidiaries/wholesalers have specified different equipment.

    The UK models all came with built-in alarms but that's because we historically had a high level of car crime. It's now a lot lower because of immobilisers and alarms being fitted as standard equipment, but I reckon you could not sell a car over here without a factory-fitted alarm.

    My 2008 car definitely has an alarm - I've set it off before - but no specific alarm button on the keyfob. It's only got lock and unlock buttons. US models also have a 'panic' button on the keyfob.

    The alarm is standard on all new mainland European (left-hand drive) Prius, assuming your local distributor hasn't customized the spec.
     
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  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Nope. All Priuses have an engine immobiliser. However, on the Gen 2, you can have the dealer activate it (FoC if you ask nicely)
     
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