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TubeDriver · 12-19-2007, 01:48 PM

It looks like if I install the OEM alarm/glass breakage sensor in my 2008 Tundra I will need to have a Toyota dealer activate it? Does anyone know 1) what a dealer should charge for this 2) will a dealer be willing to do this if I install the alarm hardware? Thanks.

mhadden · 01-16-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TubeDriver

It looks like if I install the OEM alarm/glass breakage sensor in my 2008 Tundra I will need to have a Toyota dealer activate it? Does anyone know 1) what a dealer should charge for this 2) will a dealer be willing to do this if I install the alarm hardware? Thanks.

Yes, your dealer will need to active the alarm. Though you can have the alarm activated without the GBS like I did.

TubeDriver · 01-17-2008, 01:16 PM

wait, the alarm is already installed (and all I am getting when I buy the "alarm kit" is the GBS (Glass Breakage sensor))?

How much did your dealer charge to just activate the existing alarm?

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Originally Posted by mhadden

Yes, your dealer will need to active the alarm. Though you can have the alarm activated without the GBS like I did.

mhadden · 01-17-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TubeDriver

wait, the alarm is already installed (and all I am getting when I buy the "alarm kit" is the GBS (Glass Breakage sensor))?

How much did your dealer charge to just activate the existing alarm?

It cost me $30...some have had it done for free or for $20. The dealer I went to wanted $60, but I talked them down after telling them that that was a ridiculous amount of money for 15 minutes "work". If you get it activated now, it'll just save you from having to do it when you get the GBS...

TubeDriver · 01-17-2008, 02:19 PM

Thanks for the info.

Thumbs down to Toyota for selling a truck with an OEM alarm that is not activated.

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Originally Posted by mhadden

It cost me $30...some have had it done for free or for $20. The dealer I went to wanted $60, but I talked them down after telling them that that was a ridiculous amount of money for 15 minutes "work". If you get it activated now, it'll just save you from having to do it when you get the GBS...

mhadden · 01-17-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TubeDriver

Thumbs down to Toyota for selling a truck with an OEM alarm that is not activated.

I concur!

TubeDriver · 01-17-2008, 03:30 PM

So just for those searching this forum in the future:

The 2007/2008 Tundra that you got (with remote lock feature) already has an alarm installed but it is not activated. If you purchase the "Glass breakage sensor", the dealer will have to activate the alarm (for a fee). You do not even need to purchase the GBS, you can just have them activate your alarm. You can always install the GBS at a later date (~$110).

All 2007/2008 Tundras have an alarm, Toyota dealers need some $$$ from you to make it work.

Hawaii 5.7 · 01-17-2008, 04:38 PM

I heard about this... was going to talk to my friend at my local toyota dealership about turning it on for me. Just another way for the dealership to make the green backs. bastards.

Kelvin Osbourne · 01-17-2008, 05:03 PM

Does anyone know how to turn on the alarm without the dealer? Im in Jamaica, no chance of me shipping back this thing for the alarm!

mhadden · 01-17-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelvin Osbourne

Does anyone know how to turn on the alarm without the dealer? Im in Jamaica, no chance of me shipping back this thing for the alarm!

You're screwed

Unless you can find a spare Techstream computer laying around somewhere...

ENZI · 01-23-2008, 11:01 PM

What does the basis OEM alarm do? What features does it have? Can I get it to start my DB remotely?

thx

eddies · 02-05-2008, 08:10 PM

I was about to get an alarm installed till I read this or maybe I missed something. I have a 2008 dc with keyless entry does this mean I have an alarm that I could get activated at the dealer??????????? If so it seems really fishy

mhadden · 02-05-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eddies

I was about to get an alarm installed till I read this or maybe I missed something. I have a 2008 dc with keyless entry does this mean I have an alarm that I could get activated at the dealer??????????? If so it seems really fishy

Yes! Take the directions and don't take no for an answer. Most of the service departments are so ignorant about their own product, they will tell you it can't be done.

eddies · 02-05-2008, 09:06 PM

Im going to try and go tommorow just doesnt make sense it is not active when you buy the truck. thanks for the info

guapo · 02-06-2008, 06:52 PM

I took my truck in today to have them check my alternator to see if it was working correctly. Since we all have guages, where does you needle sit on the guage when it is running, mine is just to the left of the center. I was thinking it was not working. Since I turned on all the stuff in the truck and the needle did not go towards the +. The dealer said it was working right.

On the other note: I asked the service tech if they could turn on the alarm. He did it for free. He said this would give him time to play with one of the new tundra's. He explained that when you double click the key fob the little red truck light with the key in it would glow steady red for 14 seconds. It would then start to flash. This tells you that the alarm is actviated. To test turn it on with a window open and the key out of the ignition. Then reach in and open the door thru the window, the horn will start and the lights will flash.

12-19-2007, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
TubeDriver Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17	OEM alarm...dealer has to activate? It looks like if I install the OEM alarm/glass breakage sensor in my 2008 Tundra I will need to have a Toyota dealer activate it? Does anyone know 1) what a dealer should charge for this 2) will a dealer be willing to do this if I install the alarm hardware? Thanks. __________________ Tie your shoes, Drive your car, Love your girl! -- Widespread Panic

01-17-2008, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
TubeDriver Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17	So just for those searching this forum in the future: The 2007/2008 Tundra that you got (with remote lock feature) already has an alarm installed but it is not activated. If you purchase the "Glass breakage sensor", the dealer will have to activate the alarm (for a fee). You do not even need to purchase the GBS, you can just have them activate your alarm. You can always install the GBS at a later date (~$110). All 2007/2008 Tundras have an alarm, Toyota dealers need some $$$ from you to make it work. __________________ Tie your shoes, Drive your car, Love your girl! -- Widespread Panic

01-17-2008, 04:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hawaii 5.7 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 659	I heard about this... was going to talk to my friend at my local toyota dealership about turning it on for me. Just another way for the dealership to make the green backs. bastards. __________________ 2007 TUNDRA 5.7 CREWMAX TRD 4X4 Revtek 2.5" Leveling Kit, Truxxedo Bed Cover, Billet Grill, Airhorn, Tints, Smoke Inchannel Visors & Bug Gaurd, Flowmaster Muffler w/ Custom Y-Pipe, Plus more to come...

02-06-2008, 06:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
guapo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Crestview Fl Posts: 269	Alternator guage/Alarm turned on I took my truck in today to have them check my alternator to see if it was working correctly. Since we all have guages, where does you needle sit on the guage when it is running, mine is just to the left of the center. I was thinking it was not working. Since I turned on all the stuff in the truck and the needle did not go towards the +. The dealer said it was working right. On the other note: I asked the service tech if they could turn on the alarm. He did it for free. He said this would give him time to play with one of the new tundra's. He explained that when you double click the key fob the little red truck light with the key in it would glow steady red for 14 seconds. It would then start to flash. This tells you that the alarm is actviated. To test turn it on with a window open and the key out of the ignition. Then reach in and open the door thru the window, the horn will start and the lights will flash. __________________ For those who serve our nation. Our Prayers are with you.

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01-17-2008, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kelvin Osbourne Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jamaica Posts: 15	Does anyone know how to turn on the alarm without the dealer? Im in Jamaica, no chance of me shipping back this thing for the alarm!

01-23-2008, 11:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
ENZI Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9	What does the basis OEM alarm do? What features does it have? Can I get it to start my DB remotely? thx

02-05-2008, 08:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
eddies Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	I was about to get an alarm installed till I read this or maybe I missed something. I have a 2008 dc with keyless entry does this mean I have an alarm that I could get activated at the dealer??????????? If so it seems really fishy

02-05-2008, 09:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
eddies Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Im going to try and go tommorow just doesnt make sense it is not active when you buy the truck. thanks for the info

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