I just purchased an '04 4Runner SR5 without the anti-theft alarm system option (VIP RS3200 Plus). I decided to forgo the $400 factory alarm system to save money, figuring that I would purchase an after-market alarm for about $200. However, the research that I've done suggests that everything except the glass break sensor is already installed from the factory if you've got keyless entry (which I do).

I found an article that described the process for enabling the alarm on an '03 Tacoma with keyless entry (http://www.customtacos.com/tech/inde...x_v2&id=12&c=6). I'm looking for similar information on the '04 4Runner.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Darryl R.

 

hey that's an interesting find there

Not sure if that applies to us. Maybe someone can take a quick look and see!

as for me, if they want my truck they'll get it one way or another. btw the new vehicles are key chipped (therefore they can't drive away with it w/o the original key). So you know that they won't be driving it off (just towing it off).

I personally don't have an alarm as I feel that it's a waste of $200.00 (but that's just an opinion). Figure my keyless entry is good enough. If they want something inside, they'll take it regardless if my alarm is making noise or not. Also they can just easily cut the alarm speaker line to make the sound go away pretty quickly so.... they'll figure a way around anything...

If you want an aftermarket alarm, I'd go w/ some nice one though..

Good luck!

 

Good Times,

I checked out the wiring under my dash and it looks nothing like the 03 Tacoma's. I only see one single-pin connector (with a red and black wire), and it isn't very accessible. I don't have a problem removing the lower dash to access the wire, but I'd like to be sure it's the correct wire before disconnecting it :-).

Darryl R.

 

Everyone,

I checked out the forums at http://www.tundrasolutions.com, and it appears they have instructions for both the RS3000 and the RS3200. However, they've apparently moved the instructions to a section called "the Garage" that you have to join (for an annual or lifetime membership fee) to access. I've sent the moderator a message to make sure that the instructions that I need are indeed there before I shell out any $ for membership.

Some of the postings surrounding the topic suggest that the wire in question (the one that you disconnect to enable it for free) is actually an 8 pin connector in the VIP RS3200 Plus. I downloaded the instruction manual for the RS3200 Plus and looked through it for a suitable connector to disconnect. However, the 8 pin connectors that are mentioned in the instructions are actually reconnected to the RS3200 unit during the install.

I'll keep you posted.
Darryl R.

 

You might also want to check this thread: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ghlight=rs3200