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jono
13th October 2004, 01:44 PM
Did the rs come with a factory alarm?
As they appear to have the led in the dash, and siren etc.
I'm sure its probably not very good, but is it possible to get a new remote for one, if so if so how much?

Or should I just look at an aftermarket one
Raz
13th October 2004, 01:54 PM
AFAIK they did NOT come stnd with alarm/immobiliser.
thomas
13th October 2004, 01:59 PM
Yeah if youve got one, its been put in as an extra, usallually imobs need something switch them on ( some are on timers ) but atleast need somthing to switch it off, like a remote or some have little sticks , like a second key in the dash. Howevre there are some new ones , like in my other halfs VW its got some funki thing in the key that sends it a message or somthing when you put the correct key in the ignition.

-Tom
paddo
13th October 2004, 02:27 PM
yeah... the nwe Mercs dont have a traditional 'key' so to speak...
it sends an untraceable electronic signal that allows the key to turn in the lock....
its all too much james bond-esque....
thomas
13th October 2004, 03:57 PM
Actually whats interesting my old man had a really old merc with an imob. and you had to touch a point in the carpet whist starting the car, that was kinda cool!
93gxautoroar
13th October 2004, 04:08 PM
yeah, a mate of a mate his 200sx you have to touch 2 points under the dash otherwise it wont start.
Marty
15th October 2004, 08:38 AM
a liberty we had a few years back came with an immobiliser... don't know if it was a dealer install or what but it was just a basic turn key switch with a little red light that flashsed when it was engaged
Mickey
15th October 2004, 08:40 AM
a liberty we had a few years back came with an immobiliser... don't know if it was a dealer install or what but it was just a basic turn key switch with a little red light that flashsed when it was engaged

I have that in my Liberty.
Its a factory option i think :-k
RSKY
15th October 2004, 08:49 AM
When my dad bought his B4 they told us the key also had a chip in it, which was picked up via microvawes or sumfin like that
tangcla
18th October 2004, 08:04 AM
If you're interested, there's a group buy on an awesome pager alarm with all the bells and whistles here: Group buy on Boomerang Alpha2002 pager alarm (http://www.rslibertyclub.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9968)