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the Alarm System

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by alj65aedeker, Jun 19, 2009.

  1. alj65aedeker

    alj65aedeker New Member

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    Does anyone know if the new alarm system offered as an accessory for the 2010 Prius besides sounding the alarm for a break in or broken glass, gives any additional protection then the engine immobilizer that already comes with the models? For instance Toyota advertises that the alarm system has a set of rolling codes?
    What does that mean anyway? Obviously, a pro is going to pull the car onto a truck and take it if they want the car bad enough.

    thanks

    Aljaedeker
     
    #1 alj65aedeker, Jun 19, 2009
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    As far as I know, it only adds the alarm noise if the glass is broken or a door or hood is forced open. The engine immobilizer is standard and unaffected.

    As you said a pro is going to get your car if they want it, so I passed on the alarm.

    The rolling codes are similar to those on modern garage door openers, so a person with a scanner can't capture your code and use it later.
     
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    Thanks
     
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