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Tacoma security

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rhowell, Dec 31, 2013.

  1. Jan 1, 2014 at 8:38 PM
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    DriverSound

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    Like others have said, if a pro wants it they will get it. Security system will help deter and having LoJack with the early warning system (LoJack calls you if yout truck moves a certain distance away from they key fob they give you) helps in getting your truck back.
     
  2. Jan 2, 2014 at 9:42 AM
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    I put a Viper 5806 with a remote start option in mine. It goes over the top of the factory security, so I guess it is like a layered system. The blue LED from the Viper and the red thing on the dash both flash...
    I really like the Viper adn I also put an electric PopAlock tailgate lock on as well.
    No issues so far....
     
  3. Jan 2, 2014 at 11:00 AM
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    I'd rather not waste time with useless alarms or kill switches. Most V6 Tacos have a transponder key so joy riders will likely not be able to take the truck, but if a professional thief wants it, they will find a way to take it. So I installed a Garmin GPS tracker in the interest of recovery. Relatively cheap for the unit but you need to pay an annual fee for the service, it works out to be about 9-$10 a month. Cool thing is that it allows you to create geofences wherever you want, so if the truck leaves the geofenced area you will get a text notifying you.

    My GPS tracker is very well hidden so it'll take some time to be found. At that point I would have already known the truck is missing due to the alert and likely already close to recovering the vehicle. If the thieves disconnect the battery, the tracker has it's own power supply that will last for days.

    Or you can do Lojack.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2014 at 12:11 PM
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    I like the tracker idea.

    There are a couple of problems with Lojack.

    Not every police agency has cars or a helicopter equipped with the tracker.
    Even in larger agencies, not every car has the tracker (it has 4 small antennae spaced in a square on the roof).
    When officers are getting their car assignments from the pool, they try to avoid getting the equipped cars because the unit is always making annoying noises.
    Lojack advertises that if your vehicle is not recovered, they will pay your deductible.... kinda. After 2 or 3 years (I've forgotten how long) you have to pay to keep the "guarantee". The service will continue to work, but you lose their guarantee.

    I have it because it got me a 1% discount on my interest rate, which over the life of the loan will save me double the cost of the unit.
    I have no intention of paying to retain the Lojack "warranty" when it expires.
     

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