Recent content by radji

Actually, the wiring looks very professionally done. All done with harnesses and molex connectors. No wire nuts or butt plugs. The shock sensor is a bit odd as it's tied to the steering column using cable ties...o_O

Very true. The system is manufactured by Rockledge. But it was installed by the dealer. So I've got some piece of mind that the electrical wasn't torn apart and haphazardly spliced back together. Did I mention I don't trust aftermarket electrical work?

I ended up having to horsetrade with the Finance guy. But I got them down to $300. More than I would have paid for an aftermarket setup, but I'm fine with that. I don't trust aftermarket electrical work.

Will do. I have to go back tomorrow to get the spare key cut and the new FOBs. I've been haggling with the sales rep on price for reactivating the alarm. He says the finance guys set the price of the alarm installation... Very shifty. In any event, I told him $300 is the most I can afford...

What do I search for on eBay? On second look, it looks like they cut the LED/chip out of the car. Just left the ribbon cable it was attached to dangling.

No ones' got any info on the aftermarket Karr alarm installed by the dealer? I don't want to go back to them to have it activated knowing its gonna cost $600.

I agree. It would have added $10 to my monthly payment...$600 for an alarm?!?!?! My question is it possible to buy the LED chip/alarm module (whatever it needs) from an aftermarket place and install it myself? Or does it require a dealer to install and program due to some lockout in place on...

Wondering if this issue ever found a resolution? I just got a 2014 Corolla as well. It came with a factory alarm. I opted out of the factory alarm with hopes I can find whatever chip/controller online for far cheaper than what the dealer charged. I know the car came with the alarm, but the...