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Mitsubishi Express Alarm System
Mitsubishi New Zealand finally has a new van for sale. The Express was released in 2020 and fills the hole that was left when the L300 finally went out of production in 2014. It’s actually a re-badged Gen 3 Renault … Continue reading
Posted in Fiat, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Upgrade Alarms
Tagged Fiat Talento Alarm, Nissan NV300 Alarm, Renault Trafic Alarm
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New Toyota RAV4 upgrade alarm
The New Generation Rav4 (XA50) is another new vehicle that lacks an alarm. It has an immobiliser as standard and all models other than the entry-level GX have SmartKey proximity entry. The Vodafone Automotive AK4615 is the perfect Rav4 upgrade … Continue reading
Holden Colorado Security & Remote Start
The Holden Colorado received a makeover in 2017 with new styling inside and out. The top of the range Z71 model now comes with remote engine start as standard. This works from the factory remote which means you no longer … Continue reading
Posted in Chevrolet, Holden, Remote Engine Start, Upgrade Alarms
Tagged Chevrolet Security, Holden Ute Alarm
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Toyota Camry Security System
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
Toyota Ultrasonic Switch
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
Posted in Sensors, Toyota, Upgrade Alarms, Vodafone Automotive, Window Closure
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New Toyota Hiace Alarm
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 (H200) model and comes with an alarm system. I’ve now installed well … Continue reading
Ford Transit Cargo Alarm
I got my hands on a 2019 Ford Transit Cargo this week. That’s the big brother to the Transit Custom. My first job was to test the factory central locking to see if the van had the updated firmware. In … Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Upgrade Alarm
The Leaf came out in 2010. It is the first fully electric vehicle from Nissan and accounts for about 50% of all electric vehicles in New Zealand. Being an e-NV200 owner I am well aware of how many are on … Continue reading
Posted in CAN BUS Alarms, Electric Vehicles, Keyless Car Theft, Nissan, Upgrade Alarms
Tagged Nissan Leaf Security
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Iveco Daily Upgrade Alarm
The Iveco Daily I recently worked on was first registered in 2019, however, looks to be to older shape model made between 2011-2014. Regardless of production dates, all models come with keyless entry with selective unlocking as well a transponder … Continue reading
Posted in CAN BUS Alarms, Car Alarms, Iveco, Upgrade Alarms
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Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series Alarm
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
Posted in Car Alarms, Toyota, Upgrade Alarms
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