Security system on '01 SE7

Figman

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Sep 10, 2004
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Westchester County, NY
I am thinking on installing an alarm system on my D2 '01; can someone tell me how good is the factory installed security system or if anyone installed a better system on top of it to better protect your truck; how about lojack in the US.

Thanks

Figman
 

Alyssa

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LoJack is great, depending on the area where you live. If you live outside of a big city, though, it's not going to do you much good. They have a great system called early warning, where a key fob has to be in the car when it is moved/started, or they will immediately notify you by e-mail, cell, pager, whatever you'd like. If it is being moved without your wishes, you call and they start the search immediately--instead of waiting to come out and be surprised your car is gone, sometimes many hours after it was actually stolen. I think the stock system is pretty good. Put that with early warning lojack, and you've got a great combination.
You could also think about window etching, which is very inexpensive, and is another great theft deterrent. If they want to chop or otherwise illegally sell your vehicle, they've got to either ditch the glass or get new glass entirely.
I am always very sketched out by any kind of aftermarket alarm or electronics being tied into a Land Rover. If you are going to do it, get an exceptionally good guy with specific LR experience, or you may end up with a headache. Also, if you are still in warranty, I'd be a little concerned about warranty issues with the aftermarket system.
 
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Disco Mike

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Figman,
If you double lock your system no body is going to take it, all the doors will dead bolt, there are 2 sensors inside the truck that can pick up a month flying around. It is a good system, put your money somewhere else.
Mike J.
 

Figman

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Sep 10, 2004
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Westchester County, NY
Alyssa & Disco Mike:

Thanks for your suggestions; I read on the LR book about the double locking. I just picked up the truck last week; how do I double lock it or know if it is active.

Thanks

Figman
 
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Disco Mike

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Figman,
All you have to do to double lock the system is click the lock button twice when locking and it is done.
Mike J.
 
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CurtisP

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You will hear it locking and the hazards flash three times I think