Update 28th May 2019
I have finally sold my final AK4218 so can no longer offer this system.
The Vodafone Automotive AK4615 will now be offered as an alternative.
The AK4218 is a Toyota upgrade alarm from Cobra which is designed exclusively for Toyota models that have a remote key.
It replaces the discontinued AK4147 and is very similar to the brilliant Cobra AK4198. The main difference being is it works with the Toyota remote, rather than a Cobra remote.
The great thing with the AK4218 is how it works. Where other upgrade alarms monitor the vehicle’s central system to arm/disarm, the AK4218 reads the Toyota remote signal.
This makes the alarm more user-friendly as a second press of the lock button can disable the Ultrasonic Sensors. A third press can disable the optional PIR, Tilt sensor, Reed switch, or a Microwave Sensor. Great for those times when you want to leave a window open or take the vehicle on a ferry for example.
The AK4218 comes with the excellent 4310 waterproof battery back-up siren and supports horn honk so is super loud.
The alarm will only work with Toyota models that have a traditional remote key, so if you have a model with proximity locking and push to start then the AK4615 would be my suggestion.
Alternatively, contact me with your vehicle details and I’ll get back to you with some options.
A full list of compatible Toyota models can be found at the bottom of the post.
The Ultimate Toyota Upgrade Alarm
Cobra AK4218
RRP: $700.00
Obsessive Rating: Perfection!
Full control via the factory remote with better function control than most CAN-BUS alarms.
OVERVIEW Features:
- Digital Battery Back-up Siren
- Horn Honk
- Door open upon arming warning chirps
- Ultrasonics
- Ultrasonic Isolation via Toyota Remote
- Single Immobiliser * (if needed)
- Dash Mount LED Over-ride
- Diagnostic Fault Codes
Options:
- Additional Immobiliser via a secure BUS line
- Additional Siren for internal protection
- Tilt Sensor
- Mircowave Sensor
- PIR Sensor
- Reed Switch
For post-2004 Toyota’s with a two, three or 4 button remote key
Confirmed to work with the following Toyota vehicles:
- Auris (E150) 2006-2012
- Corolla (E120) 2000-2006 * Late models
- Corolla (E140 Wagon) 2006-2012
- Corolla (E150 Hatch) 2006-2012
- Corolla (E160 Wagon) 2012-
- Corolla (E180 Hatch) 2012-
- Hiace 2005-2013
- Hiace 2014 – 2019
- Hilux (AN10, AN20) 2005-2015)
- Hilux (Not SR5 models) 2015-
- Mark X 2004-2009
- Previa (XR50) 2006-
- Rav4 (XA30) 2006-2012
- Rav4 (XA40) 2013-
- Yaris (XP90) 2005-2010
- Yaris (XP130) 2011-2015
- Yaris (XP130 Face-lift) 2015-2017
- Yaris (XP130 2nd Face-lift) 2017-
All the above I have personally tested. If you have Toyota that is not on the list then I’d be more than happy to test and see if it will work with the AK4218.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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Hi can you tell me if this alarm is still available? I looked for it on the Cobra website but it doesn’t look like it’s there anymore….
I’m after a basic (decent) alarm for a 2005 Toyota Fielder. I currently have a autowatch 446RiSG in my old car and was considering getting it transferred to my new car. But it would be quite cool to have the alarm run off the factory remotes.
Another question – my car has some smart lock remote which means if I’m close to the drivers door and try to open the car it will open. I guess whatever alarm I install that would need to be disabled?
I’m actually in Auckland. Do you come north much?
Hi Chris,
Yes the AK4218 is still a current model, I installed one on a Toyota Hilux this morning.
It does not work with Toyota’s that have proximity locking, however the AK4615 is another option if you have a proximity key. (I’m assuming you have an O/E system).
I’ve already done my Auckland tour for this year. Will probably do another one in 2016, but will have to book in enough work up that way to make the time and travel worth my while.
If you can’t wait that long then you are more then welcome to head down to Wellington.
Cheers
hey Julian
Just wondering if the ak4218 would be available in Australia, because i contacted cobra in Aus and they dont recognise that number.
Also just after more info on how the alarm uses the factory remotes as you say “the AK4218 reads the Toyota remote signal” does it just hook up to the vans reciever module? or it uses the remotes frequency
Cobra alarms are not sold in Australia.
The cobra-aus.com.au is not an official Cobra dealer and it is a fraudulent website so be warned!
The alarm is hard wired to the receiver module.
Please note that I do not offer sales or support outside of New Zealand.
Hello Julian
What is the difference between the A4615 and the AK4218?
We only have the A4615 in the UK!
Good blog by the way..
Hello Car Alarms Essex,
I’m trying not to sound sarcastic but “read the blog post you just commented on as it explains how it works” 😛
Hi Julian I have a 99 toyota supra with a mongoose m60g alarm fitted about 8 yrs ago now lookin to upgrade to something up to date that has smart fone capabilities meaning the fone can also be used to arm disarm plus other functions what is out there for my car and by the way I have had no probs with my alarm only flat battery on remote twice however the last time I replaced the battery I still had a problem disarming it so I got help from AA which was a easy fix however I had it tuned up by a very reputable garage in Dunedin on picking up the car the mechanic told me had no horn but on arrival home I also could not use the remote took it back to them and another mechanic looked at it what i think happened was the firts mechanic pulled the bullets out to disarm it and plugged wires back wrong which caused it to blow 2 fuses horn and flasher which disabled the alarm including engine immoblelisor hence I was back to using the key entry which brings to mind if you pop the correct fuses will that disarm all alarms if so would this defeat the whole purpose of an alarm
Hi Harry,
I see that you are in Dunedin so I’m not able to make any recommendations.
This post explains why: http://vehiclesecurity.co.nz/blog/why-i-cant-make-recommendations-if-you-live-outside-wellington
If you are coming to Wellington at any stage then let me know.
Cheers,
Julian
Hi Julian
Thanks very much for the most valuable info my intentions is to go back to the original installer when I get time and talk to them about my options n concerns U present some very good blogs on here which makes very good reading regards
Harry
Hi. Stumbled across this page whilst shopping/making decisions for alarm for my recently acquired Toyota Ractis 2010. I’m a dumb ol gal where all things auto are concerned. I specifically want alarm with good glass break sensor, having had tiny little triangular glass broken in previous vehicle. But economical $. Hope you’re still ‘out there’ and well. Regards, B
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