JK factory Alarm worthless
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OverlanderJK
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That sucks! I've had mine broken into and it is a shitty feeling.
tastethebeast
Member
Sorry about your Jeep bro. Thieves are the worst kind of scum. Hopefully insurance takes care of you!
Oh man!!!! That sucks!
ClarksAdventures
New member
I'm sorry to hear that man. I always have that worry as well. If anybody has suggestions on an awesome alarm. Maybe even something that works with the current keyless entry system, is be down for learning about it.
Kalums
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So I Park my JKU in a "secure" lot about 30-40 yards from the from my dispatch hub..... 3 days after I bought it in August one of my fellow co-workers found a guy rummaging through the back, it only had fruit snacks and some other snack items. Guy got arrested for misdemeanor theft, the very NEXT DAY one of my other Co workers found another homeless guy SLEEPING in the back of my JKU went that day, had the factory alarm ripped out and got a clifford alarm with proximity, shock and window sensors. It came with a ridiculously loud siren and so far all is well.
As a side note if you are looking at a Viper alarm (which is supposed to be the best on the market from what I've heard) skip it and buy a Clifford alarm, same piece of equipment same manufacturer just 1/2 to 2/3 the price. Just me 2 cents
As a side note if you are looking at a Viper alarm (which is supposed to be the best on the market from what I've heard) skip it and buy a Clifford alarm, same piece of equipment same manufacturer just 1/2 to 2/3 the price. Just me 2 cents
ClarksAdventures
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I want one that works with my factory fab. Does that even exist. I'm just a baby and don't want even more things on my key ring.
Kalums
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I've had them on my 08 jk and now my 2013 JKU *SHRUGS* no problems so far. As long as you get it done by a reputable company.... They should cover it if something does happen.
NFRs2000NYC
Caught the Bug
Gonna catch a lot of rolleyes, but I always tell people not to lock their vehicles. I just don't keep anything in them, so if someone does want to break in, at least they won't cause damage. This goes quadruple for anyone with a soft-top. Not locking your doors will save your $2000 top.
toxicwaste29
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I wonder what they plan on doing with the factory radio since they lock themselves when disconnected. That sucks though same thing happened to me except somehow the door was opened and the alarm never went off (I always lock my jeep) they tired stealing my infinity sub however they gave up when they cracked the plastic housing and noticed it would take to much work.
Kalums
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I half agree, I never leave anything worth stealing in my jeep or at least visible.... However depending on your insurance company, if they find out you didn't lock the doors... They might deny your claim. Due diligence and all that. Besides a tweaker won't care if the doors are locked or not they are getting that(...... Fill in the blank) no matter what...
looks like an aftermarket radio trim ring...
Sorry it happened OP, it does suck when it happens. For me, I dont think an aftermarket alarm will be worth it, but let me explain with 2 experiences.
In my Tacoma, I was parked at work. 2 buildings, about 1500 employees at this location, with a full time security staff, including one that is "patrolling" the lot in a golf cart.
I was parked in the back, no cars around me. About 11:45 I get a note from security to meet the cops at my truck. I get out there, my alarm is still going off. Turns out that a couple guys coming back from lunch drove by and saw a guy at my truck, and the alarm was going off. They pulled around the row, and guy was getting out of the truck. They made the decision not to intervene (I support). So in less than a minute he had broken in, taken out my double din radio, and rummaged through my center console. He found my handgun, and was gone. Middle of the day, with people driving by. A paging alarm that went off inside would not have made a difference. Maybe a louder alarm, but probably not.
Of note, in the Tacoma I had another $3k or so in processor/amps/speakers/subs, in a full custom install that looked stock, dude never looked or cared (or didnt have time). It really was just a crime of "convenience" for the guy. And even if the guy hadnt found the gun, I dont think anything in there was worth any chance of risk to others, so I am 100% behind them calling it in and giving a description. And cop was super chill about me digging through my truck hoping to find the gun.
Second story, I parked at an Academy (back of the lot again), and grabbed my cell phone and hopped out. A car drove by, pulled up next to a truck about 50ft away. I look down at my phone to read a text, look back up and he was in the truck ripping out the radio (this had just happened to me, so I recognized his actions). I look down at my (already unlocked) iphone, put it on camera mode and he is in his car. I get pics of the car and plates, and called the cops. Hung around to give them the info, and break the news to the owner (employee). In and out in less than 30 seconds (chevy 1500 truck)
I am going to lock the jeep, but I wont ever have anything important in there that isnt locked up. Good insurance and a low deductible (but FYI - they wont cover a handgun...) and I will deal with a new radio if and when it happens again.
Sorry it happened OP, it does suck when it happens. For me, I dont think an aftermarket alarm will be worth it, but let me explain with 2 experiences.
In my Tacoma, I was parked at work. 2 buildings, about 1500 employees at this location, with a full time security staff, including one that is "patrolling" the lot in a golf cart.
I was parked in the back, no cars around me. About 11:45 I get a note from security to meet the cops at my truck. I get out there, my alarm is still going off. Turns out that a couple guys coming back from lunch drove by and saw a guy at my truck, and the alarm was going off. They pulled around the row, and guy was getting out of the truck. They made the decision not to intervene (I support). So in less than a minute he had broken in, taken out my double din radio, and rummaged through my center console. He found my handgun, and was gone. Middle of the day, with people driving by. A paging alarm that went off inside would not have made a difference. Maybe a louder alarm, but probably not.
Of note, in the Tacoma I had another $3k or so in processor/amps/speakers/subs, in a full custom install that looked stock, dude never looked or cared (or didnt have time). It really was just a crime of "convenience" for the guy. And even if the guy hadnt found the gun, I dont think anything in there was worth any chance of risk to others, so I am 100% behind them calling it in and giving a description. And cop was super chill about me digging through my truck hoping to find the gun.
Second story, I parked at an Academy (back of the lot again), and grabbed my cell phone and hopped out. A car drove by, pulled up next to a truck about 50ft away. I look down at my phone to read a text, look back up and he was in the truck ripping out the radio (this had just happened to me, so I recognized his actions). I look down at my (already unlocked) iphone, put it on camera mode and he is in his car. I get pics of the car and plates, and called the cops. Hung around to give them the info, and break the news to the owner (employee). In and out in less than 30 seconds (chevy 1500 truck)
I am going to lock the jeep, but I wont ever have anything important in there that isnt locked up. Good insurance and a low deductible (but FYI - they wont cover a handgun...) and I will deal with a new radio if and when it happens again.
Kalums
New member
Now that's a good question.....