Installing a Glass Breakage Sensor

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny @ May 19 2006, 10:46 AM) [snapback]258023[/snapback]</div>

Danny,
The install does not appear that complicated. The show stopper is where does one get the diagnostics tool with the program card? Will a service dept enable the system for a reasonable fee? Or do we have to pay for the upgraded alarm system to bet it enabled?

I guess another question is in order: I have the SKS on my package 7 2006 Prius. How is this alarm system with the GBS any different than the security system already enabled on the car? Or is it the same system with just an added GBS?

 

I asked my dealer if they would enable the GBS if I installed it myself and they said it would cost about $30-$40. Its very simple and should only take a few minutes, 20 minutes tops. I hope my dealer will still do it for that price when I take it in. Your dealer might be different.

The function of the alarm is the same except when someone breaks the glass. When someone breaks your glass your Prius will scream for help. Well it will actually use the same noise as the alarm but you get the idea.

Just ordered mine and cant wait to get it.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny @ May 19 2006, 10:46 AM) [snapback]258023[/snapback]</div>

Can someone either post the Glass Breakage Detector installation instructions again or send me a PM with them attached? I only get a file not found error when I try to open this document.

Thanks, Bruce

 

Bruce, I had the same question, but thankfully, theForce was with me, who reposted the links to the instructions...

...at the end of this other thread.

Here is the url as found, in case I messed up the link:

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=6498

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny @ May 5 2006, 06:45 PM) [snapback]250604[/snapback]</div>

1. The link in this quote above doesn't work (it says "sorry, but an error has occurred")

2. How does one determine whether or not the factory alarm in their Prius is activated or not?


(2006 NW pkg 8 invoice states "Anti-Theft System")

 

I'm really struggling trying to figure out what I need to utilize and enable all the available features and enhancements of the Toyota factory security system, without needlessly buying redundant parts that are already in the vehicle.

Here is the Toyota part number to this Glass Breakage Sensor (thanks to theForce):

08586-47841

However, my 2006 Prius brochure, as well as various
posts around the net, mention the Toyota Vehicle Intrusion (VIP)
RS3200 security upgrade.

Is the VIP RS3200 system a security upgrade for only
for those Prius's from Pkg.#1 thru Pkg.#4 ? (ie. GY,
HE, HF, & HG)?

Along the same vein, is the VIP RS3200 security system
(or equivalent) already included in Prius's from
Pkg.#5 thru Pkg.#8 ?(ie. HK, NL, & NW)?

I ask this because I would hate to order just the GBS, only
to find out that I should of really ordered the VIP RS3200 in
order to obtain the entire set of security features
available on the 2006 Prius.

On the other hand, I'd hate to order the VIP RS3200, only to find out that I already had that equipment built into the car.

Danny's link (that is broken) implies that certain Prius
models already have the security hardware installed at
the factory, and only need a quick dealership scan
tool session in order to enable the security features
already built into the car.

I do know that once I install the GBS, a dealership
scan tool will be required to enable the GBS feature,
but that is a separate issue from the rest of the
security system that Danny is talking about in his post, from what I can surmise without actually being able to read that link yet.

So I'm confused about what security I already have,
what is necessary to order, and what the dealership
must enable. Also I can't tell if the VIP RS3200 is
redundant with the security that is already built into
Pkg. #8 NW or not.

Can someone please clarify what's what in these regards?

Thanks!

 

You have a package 8 which means you have the VIP installed and working. All you need is the GBS and have it activated by your dealer.

All prius have the VIP installed. Packages 1 through 4??? just dont have it activated by default but can be activated later. Packages 5 through 8 have VIP installed and working by default. GBS is an add on for the VIP of any prius but you must have VIP activated before the GBS.

LMNOP? :blink:

 

LMNOP???

I don't know what "LMNOP" means, but once again, thanks to theForce being with us...

(music)

"now I know my ABC's"
"when it comes to security!"

I can now place my order for the GBS alone in confidence!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cbs4 @ Nov 1 2006, 08:16 PM) [snapback]342274[/snapback]</div>

Does not mean anything. Just too many acronyms and I had to add one more that meant nothing.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(theforce @ Nov 1 2006, 07:25 PM) [snapback]342279[/snapback]</div>

Good one.

I know the GBS will help, but do you have any ideas for adding hood, head lights, and shaking sensors too?