bbsal Posted August 31, 2003 Author Share Posted August 31, 2003 yea i hear you!kind of like a smart card!my 95 dont have that but would be cool if it did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Lex-x Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Tried this on my 93 Es, she started up and I was able to unlock and open the door. I have only heard my alarm go off once since i owned the car, Can't exactly remember how it went off. It may have had something with the passenger side window being open and unlocking and opening it from that side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Lex-x Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Forgot to mention it started aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I don't see how starting the car with the key is a test of anything. The red alarm light on mine starts flashing as soon as I remove the key anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggyncsu Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 wouldnt the key in the ignition turn off the alarm??? i know that if you put the key in the keyhole it cuts off the alarm (no other way that i know of)..so wouldnt that be the same for the ignition..... unless someone wants to hotwire the car and let us know ... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsal Posted September 5, 2003 Author Share Posted September 5, 2003 I don't see how starting the car with the key is a test of anything. The red alarm light on mine starts flashing as soon as I remove the key anyhow. its a good test because in 92 to 96 year lexus there was NO imoblizer in the key so it told us that if someone climbs in thru our window they can just pop our ignition and take off!it was to show everyone that has these years es to maybe look into a aftermarket alarm! as for your light blinking after taking the key out thats just telling you the alarm isnt armed yet.when it stays red thats when its armed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 as for your light blinking after taking the key out thats just telling you the alarm isnt armed yet.when it stays red thats when its armed They changed that in the '02-'03-'04. It works exactly the opposite. When you turn on your alarm the light is on solid, and then after about 30 seconds it starts blinking when it's armed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsal Posted September 5, 2003 Author Share Posted September 5, 2003 hmm learn something new everyday!weird that they changed that but i guess blinking is better and more noticable then soild red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 i was sure on mine the led stayed lit until armed then flashed when active Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamasLex Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 if someone stole my car, how much money would i get for it ;) Actual cash value minus depreciation. You'd probably end up getting screwed if your car is financed. This is coming from a prior property & casualty insurance agent. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonsnowboarder Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 sorry piggy, you wouldn't get anything. You already said the car is in your parents name. They get book value depending on what insurance they have on it. Comprehensive covers fire and theft. steviej I cant find any recent posts on remote starters and alarms so I'll throw it out there again - Does anyone have any particular recommendations or counter-recommendations for a remote starter and alarm for an 05 ES330? THe dealer has an outside contractor come in and do it on site - and they say it is about $700 due to the contractor having to work around the Lexus electrical. Is it worth going with this expensive dealer-related contractor, or should I go with Circuit CIty for about what looks like $300 installed for a reasonable unit, or a high-end independent store? on my Subaru I have a Code Alarm system that I like, but having trouble finding a shop that deals in code alarm in Boston. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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