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Alarm goes off inappropriately

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Xamiam, Jan 21, 2010.

  1. Xamiam

    Xamiam Junior Member

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    I just got my Prius the other day.

    When I get in the car the alarm sounds before I can press the power button. Sometimes the alarm sounds when I approach the car. Sometimes the alarm sounds when I touch the drivers door handle. The other key fob is on my desk far from the car when the car's at home, obviously the key fob is far away when I am out and about.

    Other key fob issues are that sometimes I have to unlock the car with the fob to enter the car. Other times I have to unlock the car to open the hatch. This seems weird. I can't go to the dealer every time something happens 'cause the dealer is 50 miles. :)

    Thanks in advance,
    Max
     
    #1 Xamiam, Jan 21, 2010
  2. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    When you touch the drivers door handle the car is supposed to beep, that's the SKS. Is it beeping or sounding a long lengthy alarm?

    You have a Prius III, which has 1 door SKS. So unless entering using the drivers door, you would have use the fob to unlock the doors to enter through another door or hatch.
     
    #2 Paradox, Jan 21, 2010
  3. Xamiam

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    The Prius beeps when I touch the door handles. But it is not a sensitive to my touch as the car on the showroom floor. I have to move my finger to get it to lock.

    When I unlock the car with the SKS and get in, then the alarm sounds as I am getting situated in the seat. The FOB is in my shirt-jac pocket. Sometime the alarm sounds as I approach the car. Sometimes the alarm sounds when I have the hatch open.

    Many times when I am trying to open the hatch, I have to use the FOB to unlock the car.

    According to the documentation there is suppose to be a receiver at the back of the car.

    Thanks for responding,
    Max
     
    #3 Xamiam, Jan 21, 2010
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Is this with a factory alarm, or did the dealer install an after-market system?

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Jan 21, 2010
  5. Xamiam

    Xamiam Junior Member

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    I am sure that it is the factory alarm (RS3200), came in the package of Prius manuals.

    Thanks,
    Max
     
    #5 Xamiam, Jan 21, 2010
  6. bwilson4web

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    Is the alarm played through the car speakers or is it a separate device?

    Thanks,
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    #6 bwilson4web, May 30, 2010
  7. tumbleweed

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    I don't think there is a factory installed alarm for the 2010 Prius. If the car comes with an alarm system it is installed either at the port of entry by the Toyota region or by a dealer. My recommendation would be to have it removed, they seem to cause problems and probably won't help prevent a break in.
     
    #7 tumbleweed, May 30, 2010
  8. richard schumacher

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    Yeah, what alarm? I'd bet that the dealer installed some junk at a ridiculous price. Have him remove it for free before it drains one or both of the batteries (but it's too much to hope for a refund after taking delivery).
     
    #8 richard schumacher, May 30, 2010
  9. Xamiam

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    This was fixed when I complain to the dealership. --max
     
    #9 Xamiam, May 30, 2010
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    ? Mine doesn't beep when I touch the handle nor when I press the FOB. Actually I have only heard my car alarm once and thats when I went into Mcdonalds and my dog was in the car and I forgot to turn the motion sensory alarm off.

    But it is good to know the alarm thing works. Other than that I get no beep nor alarm when using FOB or touching the handle to open or close the door.
     
    #10 hsiaolc, May 30, 2010
  11. vinnie97

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    European model must have some key differences. I get a distinct beep as the door unlocks when touching the handle with the FOB on my person.
     
    #11 vinnie97, May 30, 2010
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    what did they do to fix it?
     
    #12 JaymzB0nd, Jun 1, 2010
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