GR86 Vehicle Security

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Today I got an Autowatch approved installer to put a Ghost2 on my car. He told me that apparently the sequence can be made only with specific switches. Can someone with a ghost2 installed on their car tell me if there are other options? Thanks
 
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Koshy said:
Today I got an Autowatch approved installer to put a Ghost2 on my car. He told me that apparently the sequence can be made only with specific controls. Can someone with a ghost2 installed on their car tell me if they are using any other switches? Thanks
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Codes should never be published on the internet! Please amend to exclude options and make more generic as per my example quote. You could end up facing legal action. 🫣
There are other options - I will DM you.
 
Sonic said:
Codes should never be published on the internet! Please amend to exclude options and make more generic as per my example quote. You could end up facing legal action. 🫣
There are other options - I will DM you.
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I’m very sorry 🫨😓. I’ve edited that. Thanks Sonic for pointing it out. I tried deleting my post. Can’t seem to do it. If you could do it, that would be great.
 
Koshy said:
I’m very sorry 🫨😓. I’ve edited that. Thanks Sonic for pointing it out. I tried deleting my post. Can’t seem to do it. If you could do it, that would be great.
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NP! An easy mistake to make. I’m not a moderator so I can’t make adjustments to your post. At least you have since been able to edit those details out yourself. I have sent you a DM regarding a more extended list of options. 😉.
 
Koshy said:
Today I got an Autowatch approved installer to put a Ghost2 on my car. He told me that apparently the sequence can be made only with specific switches. Can someone with a ghost2 installed on their car tell me if there are other options? Thanks
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Ghost 2 is only an immobilser. The car has already an immobiliser from factory. The only thing the Ghost will help with is Keyless repeater theft.

Personally I'm looking for an Alarm that gives me some indication that the car has been broken into (window smashed etc). Currently the only clean solution is the Cobra/Vodafone Canbus add on. Hopefully they can sort out the coding on it soon.
 
I've just been in contact with Cobra Voda Technical support about the A4615 and he says the CAN looks to be the same as the GT86. Anyone want to take the plunge?

I would myself but I want to save some money and do a DIY install (as well as to make sure it is fitted with care. I'm ex-trade too) as the CAT 1 certification for insurance side doesn't bother me. I just want the interior protection.

Without being an Authorised Dealer, I wouldn't be able to get the tech to code the Cobra Module. However, if the GT86 coding is correct, then I can buy a pre-coded Cobra from a dealer to DIY install.
 
I've taken the plunge and ordered a Cobra A4615 with ADR tags for the GT86. Lets see if COBRA Tech support are correct. Hopefully I can get it installed before I go on hols, if not, will be March before I can get it installed.
 
ninjin said:
If anyone is interested, here are the install documentation:
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Maybe send that to Toyota as they don't seem to have a clue as to whether an aftermarket alarm can be fitted or not.
 
TFS didn't want to renegotiate their paltry/ insulting offer so I have sent it to the financial ombudsman, if they get involved that will cost them (dunno how much but they do have to contribute I believe) so feck 'em. Will keep this thread updated.

ETA if they believe there is a case to answer and they can get involved they will reply within 7 days.
 
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Sadly I had a break in over Christmas and my keys for the GR were stolen. Luckily the car was blocked in. Getting the car started without the keys has been difficult for a very experienced lock smith even with dealer support so the the good news is the immobiliser is very effective and currently has no quick by passes. The bad news is Toyota UK don’t have blank keys in the UK so it’s taken 3 months to get new keys.

Also turns out Subaru keys aren’t quite the same as the Toyota keys as they have different transponder chips so aren’t compatible.
 
Hillstormer said:
Sadly yes :(
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😧 That's terrible! Presumably the new keys will be reconfigured with new coding? But what about the small physical key on the old fob that will open the driver's door? Will you have to have new locks then? Presumably the new coding will prevent the car being driven if it is entered though. It's a warning to us all - keep your spares in a separate place. No guarantee that it won't be found and taken of course.
 
Cambman said:
😧 That's terrible! Presumably the new keys will be reconfigured with new coding? But what about the small physical key on the old fob that will open the driver's door? Will you have to have new locks then? Presumably the new coding will prevent the car being driven if it is entered though. It's a warning to us all - keep your spares in a separate place. No guarantee that it won't be found and taken of course.
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The car is having a complete lock set replacement so the old physical keys won’t work. The lock sets arrived pretty quick as they were on the shelf in the uk.
 
As an update I got a reply from FO and they have engaged with TFS asking for records, etc so it would appear that there could be a case to answer. The downside is that I might not hear anything for 2 to 3 months:oops: I thought this route might be quicker than the motoring ombudsman but it looks like it might be a photo finish between the two :ROFLMAO:
 
I have had another reply from FO asking for more detailed info this time, one item they are asking for is the original spec sheet/advertising bumf mentioning the alarm, I think someone did post it on here but can someone point me in the right direction for it? Thanks.
 
v8s said:
I have had another reply from FO asking for more detailed info this time, one item they are asking for is the original spec sheet/advertising bumf mentioning the alarm, I think someone did post it on here but can someone point me in the right direction for it? Thanks.
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I've just checked, you can still look up the spec of your car (based on VIN) on: https://www.toyota-tech.eu/Menu/Repair then vehicle specification. Still has it listed for mine as Alarm/immobiliser

HTH
 
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