SRT-4 car alarm - SRT Forums

FastAttack · 10-30-2003, 11:23 PM

It’s been discussed several times about the SRT-4 having or not having a car alarm.

And I will confirm with everyone that in fact the SRT-4 does have a car alarm.

Unfortunately when the car is rolled out of the factory the feature is not activated, for several reasons.

Here are 2 reasons why they don't activate them:

1. If you loose your keys you won't be able to stop the alarm from honking (even if you disconnect your battery)
2. If you loose your keys, you will have to go back to the dealer , get a replacement of keys ( which is not covered by warranty) and get the whole system reseted to the new keys( also no covered by warranty) in other words big $$$

BUT it is available to any SRT-4 owner to get this "Feature" activated by the dealer AND SHOULD NOT get charged for it.

If your dealership is charging you or HAS charged you, I encourage you to dial the customer care line and talk to one of the representatives. And let them know about the situation. (1. Tell them about the reference in the owners manual and 2nd tell them that other owners are aware of the alarm activation). They should contact the dealership immediately and handle the situation for you.

I have talked to the customer rep managers and there should be a memo coming across about this alarm activation issue.

If you have any questions/comments or want me to change something about this post. You know who to contact!

BTW here are the directions for the tech to activate the alarm:

Connect DB3 to car located inside the car near hood release up and to right 3 inches. It is a white serial port.

Put DBR3 into to "Stand Alone 98-04"

Once in "stand alone 98-04" go to "security"

Once in "security" go to VTSS

Once in "VTSS" go to "misc"

Once in "misc" go to "configure"

Once there change "RKE" to "VTA"

And someone please give me the name of the originator

NeonDan · 10-31-2003, 06:34 AM

thanks Fast

Tell3131 · 10-31-2003, 04:21 PM

Very well written!!!

inzanesrt4 · 10-31-2003, 09:21 PM

Wow like straight out of a professional news letter.

One question though the Number one deterant is blinking red light why didnt they make that part of the alarm? Most cases thats all it would take.

bullwinkle · 10-31-2003, 09:45 PM

my light on the dash blinks now since they activated the alarm

inzanesrt4 · 10-31-2003, 10:01 PM

I had them tun on my alarm last time I had an oil change I wouldnt put it past those lazy bastards if they didnt actually turn it on I cant beleive I didnt double check. I will have to do that when my car gets back.

ContraAl · 11-02-2003, 01:34 PM

The original poster was "1987csx"

I am asking that if anyone makes the instructions sticky that they correct the instructions. This needs to be included.

NOTE: There is a choice in the programming where it will ask you if it's a "PL" or "PT" body type. We chose "PL" and it worked fine. If you choose "PT" the trunk will pop open when you unlock the doors.

Gotallofthem · 11-03-2003, 11:43 AM

Any news as to when this Memo will be out?

redSRT · 11-03-2003, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by contraal
The original poster was "1987csx"

I am asking that if anyone makes the instructions sticky that they correct the instructions. This needs to be included.

NOTE: There is a choice in the programming where it will ask you if it's a "PL" or "PT" body type. We chose "PL" and it worked fine. If you choose "PT" the trunk will pop open when you unlock the doors.

This is true.
It seems people like to start a new thread every week on this topic, so searching for the original presents a challenge.....but the first set of instructions came from here:

alarm system! dose yours work ?

And contraal added the "PL" or "PT" option info here:

**UPDATE on Activating Alarm@Dealer

rezin8 · 11-05-2003, 10:13 AM

Do you have to get it REDONE after stage 1 PCM upgrade?

bigjmrman · 11-07-2003, 09:47 AM

no it is not the engine control module that is responsible for the alarm, so if you get stage one it stays there.

Speedooooo · 11-07-2003, 09:51 AM

Hey guys I went to get my alarm activated and they could find no such feature. I went to two different dealers and they both had it hooked up and couldn't find the alarm. I even took the directions with me, and I made sure they were checking properly. Now I haven't checked yet but someone said prior to March 2003, the cars didn't have an alarm system. Is that correct?

srt4me03 · 11-07-2003, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Speedooooo
Hey guys I went to get my alarm activated and they could find no such feature. I went to two different dealers and they both had it hooked up and couldn't find the alarm. I even took the directions with me, and I made sure they were checking properly. Now I haven't checked yet but someone said prior to March 2003, the cars didn't have an alarm system. Is that correct?

I dont think that is correct, my cars built date is Jan 2003 and i have the alarm activated.

FastAttack · 11-11-2003, 07:46 AM

Mine is number 7 of the production line and I had mine activated.

cano · 11-18-2003, 08:47 PM

How does one know if it is activated from the factory?

TIA