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Security Alarm
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Security Alarm
My friend had his 2002 stolen last week. Car was armed and near a security gauard. No broken glass on the street. No noticable noise. We can't figure out how it was done. I have a C6 (keyless ignition). Can anyone advise on weather or not the GM security systems are worth there salt or should one invest in an after market system (if so which one)............
redvette00
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Maybe I am just blind but I did a search and didn't find any info for the c6's security system.
I also was wondering if the factory alarm was good enough??
Or should I get a better one? Also was considering getting a lowjack installed thoughts anyone?
I also was wondering if the factory alarm was good enough??
Or should I get a better one? Also was considering getting a lowjack installed thoughts anyone?
Safety Car
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From: SIOUX FALLS SD
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I think if you disable the battery it will take care of everything. I am not sure how they would do it though. A car dealership had a brand new suburban stolen recently. Someone drove it to the local gas station, cut the battery cable which disabled the GPS. Never found the vehicle.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Western Connecticut
Originally Posted by JasonsC6
Maybe I am just blind but I did a search and didn't find any info for the c6's security system.
I also was wondering if the factory alarm was good enough??
Or should I get a better one? Also was considering getting a lowjack installed thoughts anyone?
I also was wondering if the factory alarm was good enough??
Or should I get a better one? Also was considering getting a lowjack installed thoughts anyone?
Safety Car
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
At the parking garage at work I saw them tow a car away in less the 60 seconds. The tow truck backed up to the vehicle with a bar in front of the front wheels of the car the were going to remove, then the driver slid another bar in back of the front wheels & lifted the car from his cab & was off.
I had my dealer install a shock sensor thats wired into the interior lighting so if some one smashes the window it triggers the lighting circuit & triggers the factory alarm.
I again contacted OnStar to see if the would provide a service that will call my cell phone if the alarm is triggered.
I had my dealer install a shock sensor thats wired into the interior lighting so if some one smashes the window it triggers the lighting circuit & triggers the factory alarm.
I again contacted OnStar to see if the would provide a service that will call my cell phone if the alarm is triggered.
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From: Life ain't no dress rehearsal, are you gonna wait to get your toys til AFTER you have a heart attack?
Originally Posted by Guitarstar
At the parking garage at work I saw them tow a car away in less the 60 seconds. The tow truck backed up to the vehicle with a bar in front of the front wheels of the car the were going to remove, then the driver slid another bar in back of the front wheels & lifted the car from his cab & was off.
I had my dealer install a shock sensor thats wired into the interior lighting so if some one smashes the window it triggers the lighting circuit & triggers the factory alarm.
I again contacted OnStar to see if the would provide a service that will call my cell phone if the alarm is triggered.
I had my dealer install a shock sensor thats wired into the interior lighting so if some one smashes the window it triggers the lighting circuit & triggers the factory alarm.
I again contacted OnStar to see if the would provide a service that will call my cell phone if the alarm is triggered.
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I was considering such things. But, not too long ago, I did stupid. I left the fob and key in the car. (bad move) I of course called AAA. They came out and could not get into the car. So, my guess is, unless you break glass you ain't getting in w/o fob or key.
'06 coupe by the way.
'06 coupe by the way.
Melting Slicks
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From: Columbus Georgia
Originally Posted by Guitarstar
Thats one good reason to keep OnStar so they can unlock your doors.The same thing happened to me at the Gym, I called them on my cell & ping In 7 minutes I was in.
