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Toyota Camry Security System

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Julian

The current generation Toyota Camry features SmartKey entry with push to start button. It includes a factory immobiliser and a basic horn alarm as standard. But is the Toyota Camry Security System any good? Well, it is potentially vulnerable to … Continue reading →

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Toyota Ultrasonic Switch

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Julian

Back in 2016, I was given the heads up that the Cobra AK4218 Toyota upgrade alarm was going to have one final production run. I purchased a bulk load of them which has got me through the past couple of … Continue reading →

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New Toyota Hiace Alarm

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Julian

Back in March, I got my hands on the new 2019 Toyota Hiace (H300) to test out the factory security system. It’s quite a change from the old model and comes with an alarm system. I’ve now installed well over … Continue reading →

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Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series Alarm

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Julian

The Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series was released in 1984. Since then it has had a number of updates and body options added. It is currently sold as a 2 door Ute, a 4 door Ute and a 5 door station … Continue reading →

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Toyota Mark X Alarm Options

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Julian

The Toyota Mark X is the last vehicle I currently have listed that works with the excellent Cobra AK4218 Toyota upgrade alarm. I’ve worked on a couple recently so figured I should add it to the blog. The Mark X … Continue reading →

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New Toyota Corolla Alarm

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Julian

The new 2018 Corolla Hatchback comes in 3 models. The entry-level GX has remote locking with an ignition key. The SX and ZR both come with a smart key and push to start button. The ZR also has a very basic factory … Continue reading →

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Toyota Corolla Wagon Alarm/Immobiliser

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Julian

The Toyota Corolla Wagon (with manual transmission) is one of the few new cars that does not come with an immobiliser as standard. The Current Shape (E160) Corolla wagon was released in 2012. Only two models are available in New Zealand. Both are GX specification, one a … Continue reading →

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Toyota Prius Alarm Options

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Julian

Toyota Prius Alarm The Gen 3 Toyota Prius comes with a factory immobiliser, keyless entry and push-to-start button. It does not come with an alarm. I recommend the Cobra AK4615 CAN-BUS alarm which works with the factory remote. I can also add … Continue reading →

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Toyota Previa Upgrade Alarm

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Julian

The current generation Toyota Previa (XR50) has been in production since 2006. It comes with a factory transponder immobiliser and keyless entry, but no alarm. Two good Toyota Previa alarm options For the models with a normal remote key, I … Continue reading →

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Cobra AK4698C Hiace Courier Alarm

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Julian

The AK4698 has now been developed to work as a Courier alarm for the Toyota Hiace. I’m simply referring to it as the AK4698C (C for Courier) as it is programmed and wired up differently from the conventional alarm. The … Continue reading →

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