Hi guys,
Just got my RADIOSTAR yesterday morning and just got it installed. My cousin installed it for me, and he managed to retain for me the Cobra Immobilizer.
Which means i get to remote start/stop the car and all the other functions that comes with the alarm system.
For Toyota Vios Only (my car) with inbuilt Stock Immobilizer (Cobra) experience....
Before Installation facts :
1. Original Toyota Key has arm, disarm & trunk release.
2. Cobra Alarm Unit.
3. Cobra Immobilizer. (The Cobra Alarm Unit is combined with this)
4. Cobra Immobilizer Disarm/Arm key (Small device which u use to touch the Immo sensor to deactivate/activate immo)
After Installation facts :
1. Original Toyota Key is useless to use to arm/disarm & trunk release. (But still useable for disarm the immo)
2. Cobra Alarm Unit (Partially disconnected, only the connection between the Ignition key hole, cobra alarm unit and Cobra Immo still working)
3. Cobra Immo - Still fully functional
4. Of course the famous - RadioStar Alarm
5. Cobra Immobilizer Disarm/Arm key (Small device which u use to touch the Immo sensor to deactivate/activate immo)
6. Install bypass convertor for Immo for the Remote Start Function and normal cranking start.
Now how it works :
1. Remote Start car and Remote Stop Car, immo sensor still blinking - Pass
2. Remote Start car, disarm Car, get into the car, without inserting key, press the brake or gas pedal, car engine dies, immo sensor still blinking - Pass
3. Remote Start car, disarm car, get into car, insert key, turn to ON, press the brake or gas pedal, car engine dies, immo sensor still binking - pass
4. Remote Start car, disarm car, get into car, Use the Cobra Immo key to touch the immo sensor - the blinking red light immo cleared (stop blinking), insert key, turn to ON, press the brake or gas pedal, car engine still working, drive off, the immo is disabled - pass
5. Remote Start car, disarm car, get into car, insert key, turn to ON, press the toyota key DISARM button, the Immo sensor blinking light is switched off, press the brake or gas pedal, car engine still working, drive off, the immo is disabled - pass
6. Disarm radiostar alarm, get into the car, Use the Cobra Immo key to touch the immo sensor - the blinking red light immo cleared (stop blinking), Crank up to start, press the brake or gas pedal, car engine running, drive off, the immo is disabled - pass
7. Disarm radiostar alarm, get into the car, insert key, turn to ON, press the toyota key DISARM button, the Immo sensor blinking light is switched off, Crank up to start, press the brake or gas pedal, car engine running, drive off, the immo is disabled - pass
8. Disarm radiostar alarm, get into the car, insert key, turn to ON, Crank up to start, car engine starts and dies almost immediately, the immo is still active - pass.
How i wish there's still another sensor connector to the RadioStar Alarm Controller, if it has, I could've connect my pre-existing tilt sensor (preinstalled with Cobra Alarm) to it.
But the everything still works, why complain, he he ....
Furthermore install the Side mirror LED parking light (cheap one) which just sticks to pre-existing Side mirror exterior. Chrome finished. Looks nice from far
Installed the brake lock (the solid and built into the car brake), just pull up and the brake lock will hold the brake in, cannot be pressed at all. To use the brake, insert key (which has many holes) - and unlock it, the clasp unclasp and falls back in, the brake is fully functional.... extra problem for thieves... (if they come with tow truck... still can tow away the car - but the alarm still goes off - unless they're able to bypass it)
Cannot use the existing Cobra Siren (which is much louder than the Radiostar's) b'cos of different voltage. Change the Siren to "Self Backup Battery Siren". This Siren has battery installed... even if they cut off the power to the siren, the siren will auto go off... batt will lasts about few hours. When want to service car, need to use key to disable the siren.
Next time wanna install.... body kits, perhaps also cruise control... he he
Sorry for the long post....
Integramania - Just asking - could i exchange a remote (dark purple) b'cos the battery compartment cover which slides in and out, the plastic clasp (on the inside of the cover) got snapped off - accidently... If cannot, never mind.
About this remote start and able to use the immo, call my cousin up, ok?
But thanks for the Alarm anyway (still learning to use all the functions - if any prob, will call ya bro). :)
Thanks to Zronix too.
Nice meeting u guys, keep in touch.
Cheers!!!
:D :D ;)