question about Alarm on Honda Odyssey 2007
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Re: question about Alarm on Honda Odyssey 2007
On Nov 9, 4:05 pm, Dave <csharpu...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for all the responses everyone. I think I'm just going to
> stick with what I have and keep putting the club the steering wheel.
> I'm not planning on changing the stereo.
>
> At the dealer, they tried to scare me with the story that the theif
> could break the window, crawl in and take the car or the stereo. But
> I think I'll chance that.
>
> So far, I've been really happy with the vehicle. I'm still figuring
> it out though.
> Thanks again,
Sheesh, obviously the dealer doesn't understand the anti-theft radio
or immobilizer!
I'm very happy with ours as well, and even happier now that the power
steering pump has been replaced, the annoying whine is gone and the
car handles as it did when we first got it.
Dan D
'07 Ody EX
Central NJ USA
> Thanks for all the responses everyone. I think I'm just going to
> stick with what I have and keep putting the club the steering wheel.
> I'm not planning on changing the stereo.
>
> At the dealer, they tried to scare me with the story that the theif
> could break the window, crawl in and take the car or the stereo. But
> I think I'll chance that.
>
> So far, I've been really happy with the vehicle. I'm still figuring
> it out though.
> Thanks again,
Sheesh, obviously the dealer doesn't understand the anti-theft radio
or immobilizer!
I'm very happy with ours as well, and even happier now that the power
steering pump has been replaced, the annoying whine is gone and the
car handles as it did when we first got it.
Dan D
'07 Ody EX
Central NJ USA
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Re: question about Alarm on Honda Odyssey 2007
On Nov 4, 10:46 pm, Dave <csharpu...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I just bought a Honda Odyssey 2007. I've looked through the owner's
> manual and can't find a description of the alarm system. Perhaps there
> is none, but the dealer indicated that the factory puts in some sort
> of system, and there is a blinking red light. Can anyone explain the
> system further or point me to a description?
>
> The dealer explained that the system won't be activated by a broken
> window, but rather by someone opening the door. Thus, someone could
> break the windown, slide in (without opening the door) and steal the
> stereo or hotwire the car. At least this is what I undersood. She
> said for a $495, they could put in a system that would lock down the
> engine when the window was broken. The system is called "Karr
> Security System Upgrade LX-1" Does this sound like a good deal? Or
> more generally, what do Odyssey owners recommend?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
First, Karr stuff is a MAJOR scam.
When I was buying my 4Runner almost three years ago, the dealer
dragged me through over five hours of "negotiations process", and when
we were done (by midnight), they informed me that the vehicle I had
purchased already had the alarm installed. They also implicitely - by
listing provided "benefits" such as power locks with remote that had
come standard from the factory and had nothing to do with them -
misrepresented the features, and I was not able to argue with them
anymore AND assumed (the last thing to do when dealing with car
salesmen) that for $500 they would've installed maybe somewhat
overpriced but still state-of-the art system.
I had been living with this idea up until recently when my truck was
towed by mistake, and the alarm never went off. That's when I started
asking questions, and it turned out that for $500 they sell you
something that is worth about $20. Their alarm duplicates one factory
(starter disabling) and adds one extra feature - namely glass breakage
sensor - that I fortunately had not had a chance to test. Again, this
"rich" set can be purchased for about $20. For less than $200, you can
have a remote starter, level sensor (that would've prevented my
vehicle from being towed and my spare tire stolen a couple of months
before), automatic temperature maintenance and - most importantly -
remote alarm indicator in the remote unit with up to 1 mi range PLUS
many more. You can do your own research online to see for yourself.
I ended up raising hell with the dealer, and they listed yet another
advantage of their crap - 24 hr support. Newsflash: IT DOESN'T EXIST
EITHER, just like all other $500 miracles. They've been working on
resolving the issue for over three months now because I promised that
this would go up to any level including but not limited Attorney
General's Office unless they take their masterpiece back and refund
its price.
Bottom line: STAY AWAY FROM KARR, AND VERIFY EVERY WORD DEALER SAYS
BEFORE PAYING A PENNY.
> Hi,
>
> I just bought a Honda Odyssey 2007. I've looked through the owner's
> manual and can't find a description of the alarm system. Perhaps there
> is none, but the dealer indicated that the factory puts in some sort
> of system, and there is a blinking red light. Can anyone explain the
> system further or point me to a description?
>
> The dealer explained that the system won't be activated by a broken
> window, but rather by someone opening the door. Thus, someone could
> break the windown, slide in (without opening the door) and steal the
> stereo or hotwire the car. At least this is what I undersood. She
> said for a $495, they could put in a system that would lock down the
> engine when the window was broken. The system is called "Karr
> Security System Upgrade LX-1" Does this sound like a good deal? Or
> more generally, what do Odyssey owners recommend?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
First, Karr stuff is a MAJOR scam.
When I was buying my 4Runner almost three years ago, the dealer
dragged me through over five hours of "negotiations process", and when
we were done (by midnight), they informed me that the vehicle I had
purchased already had the alarm installed. They also implicitely - by
listing provided "benefits" such as power locks with remote that had
come standard from the factory and had nothing to do with them -
misrepresented the features, and I was not able to argue with them
anymore AND assumed (the last thing to do when dealing with car
salesmen) that for $500 they would've installed maybe somewhat
overpriced but still state-of-the art system.
I had been living with this idea up until recently when my truck was
towed by mistake, and the alarm never went off. That's when I started
asking questions, and it turned out that for $500 they sell you
something that is worth about $20. Their alarm duplicates one factory
(starter disabling) and adds one extra feature - namely glass breakage
sensor - that I fortunately had not had a chance to test. Again, this
"rich" set can be purchased for about $20. For less than $200, you can
have a remote starter, level sensor (that would've prevented my
vehicle from being towed and my spare tire stolen a couple of months
before), automatic temperature maintenance and - most importantly -
remote alarm indicator in the remote unit with up to 1 mi range PLUS
many more. You can do your own research online to see for yourself.
I ended up raising hell with the dealer, and they listed yet another
advantage of their crap - 24 hr support. Newsflash: IT DOESN'T EXIST
EITHER, just like all other $500 miracles. They've been working on
resolving the issue for over three months now because I promised that
this would go up to any level including but not limited Attorney
General's Office unless they take their masterpiece back and refund
its price.
Bottom line: STAY AWAY FROM KARR, AND VERIFY EVERY WORD DEALER SAYS
BEFORE PAYING A PENNY.
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