The optional Scion security system... does it protect from people breaking into the trunk and also under the hood? If not I would be better off getting a different system.
People like to attempt to break into my car so I want to make sure it offers good protection. Any info would be appreciated.

 

Get different anyway...

you can get a better one for a cheaper price than through a dealer...

 

yeah but then you dont get the cool key hehe. Doesnt the OEM security have a fuel cut off switch? and also... does all the keys have a chip in it or just the OEM security ones with the buttons built in.... curious.

 

all 3 keys can start the car
the 1 without the buttons cant open the glove compartment

 

All keys do

 

get a aftermarket alarm.. i got my responder.. forget the crappy oem alarm..

 

i wanted to get a 2-way w/ remote start but my mom said that would void my warrantee, and it would

 

Can someone out there tell me if this is true. When you buy your new scion it already has an alarm in it. If you don't want it, they connect wires somewhere under the steering wheel. I was told that on the tacoma trucks, that if you disconnect this connection, you'll have the alarm on. Does anyone know about this???

 

the alarm is not standard it's an option

 

I think what you're talking about is the immobilizer. Every Scion Tc comes with an engine immobilizer. Basically if you look at the center console there's a thing sign at the bottom with a key symbol and a flashing light. The chip in your key is the only way to start the car. If you try to start the car without the proper key, the engine cuts off and won't start. It's supposed to prevent someone from hotwiring your car. It's not the same as the security system.

 

You got snowed on that, the dealer has to prove anything that is covered by your warranty failed because of the alarm. it called the magnusson act, it is a law.

 

If you look at www.customtacos.com/tech and look at the "2003 Keyless Entry System Upgrade" it explains what i'm tslking about. I was wonder if it is the same with the scion because it took 10 minutes, and the tech worker did it infront of us when he undid the alarm. I know the alarm is an option - a $600.00 option.

 

I heard that any electrical work that u do outside the dealership can void ur warrantee. That includes audio work.

 

I just want to know if anyone has done this to their scion!!!!

 

It will be on my scion. :D

 

What does that mean, does it answer my question?

 

Like he said, they have to prove it. with the Audio equipment, maybe they'll give u hassle cause it puts alot more stress on the car in some cases. but an alarm won't do anything. I debated on the alarm thing but i decided to get the CompuStar alarm system. and when I took it to the dealer afterwards, they never said anything to me about it. even the dealership told me you can do it if you want.

 

I just intalled a DEI Hornet 727T in my TC. It adds dual-stage shock sensor and kill circuit as well as Aux out for anything else cool. I intalled it because I can control the alarm with the OEM Key.

 

does that engine immobilizer do it for the XB as well?

 

sounds nice. where did you order it from? i can't find any retailers online...