LoJack Installation - a bit nervous!
05-19-2005, 02:58 PM
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LoJack Installation - a bit nervous!
Has anyone had LoJack installed in their 04/05 TL? I'm getting it put in tomorrow (not by the dealer, by LoJack themselves) and they're going to come to my work location and say they'll install it right there in the parking garage..
This makes me a bit nervous, since apparently I can't "supervise" the installation - this whole thing about nobody being able to know where the transmitter gets placed..
Has anyone had LoJack installed in their TL? How did the installation go? Any problems?
Thanks..
This makes me a bit nervous, since apparently I can't "supervise" the installation - this whole thing about nobody being able to know where the transmitter gets placed..
Has anyone had LoJack installed in their TL? How did the installation go? Any problems?
Thanks..
05-19-2005, 03:06 PM
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It should not take a long time to install. Usually they first decide where to "hide" that device, and it would be 1-2-3 installation from their professional guy. I think the owner should have right to know where the device locates.
Where do you live? This device is supposed to work well in some major metro areas... do you choose the early warning system?
Where do you live? This device is supposed to work well in some major metro areas... do you choose the early warning system?
05-19-2005, 03:12 PM
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I'm in the Washington DC area.. I did get the early warning system; lets me know if I get towed, I guess, also!
I guess with the car less than a week old and pretty much perfect - I'm a bit concerned that they might have to rip the interior apart (please, no!) or would induce rattles or scratch something..
Does anyone know -generally- where it's installed? I mean are we talking engine compartment or inside? Wondering if anyone has had any problems here with the lojack install.. Have heard some stuff about electronic gremlins showing up after an installation.. and especially in a car like ours that could be really troublesome.
I guess with the car less than a week old and pretty much perfect - I'm a bit concerned that they might have to rip the interior apart (please, no!) or would induce rattles or scratch something..
Does anyone know -generally- where it's installed? I mean are we talking engine compartment or inside? Wondering if anyone has had any problems here with the lojack install.. Have heard some stuff about electronic gremlins showing up after an installation.. and especially in a car like ours that could be really troublesome.
05-19-2005, 04:16 PM
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Oh.. one other thing.. haven't found a coverage map anywhere?? Planning on a road trip next week (DC to Denver!) and would be curious to know where LoJack works.
They just called me actually.. Says a guy in a white van will show up and need to be left alone with my car for about an hour.. (chills!) Someone please tell me the install is quick, easy, and straightforward!
They just called me actually.. Says a guy in a white van will show up and need to be left alone with my car for about an hour.. (chills!) Someone please tell me the install is quick, easy, and straightforward!
05-19-2005, 04:49 PM
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Relax...i Have lo jack early warning installed in my 04 tl. No problems so far. The dealer "installed it" .....they actually had a private shop do it. i am not sure where it is located.
05-19-2005, 10:01 PM
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I believe only LoJack does the install. I purchased through the dealer, but they scheduled the install with LoJack. It takes a matter of only a few minutes, the install was at my home. The installer wouldn't start until I was in the house. I don't mind this - it makes it harder for theives to disable if the location is unknown.
If it's any consolation, my insurance company revised the policy to a $0. deductible (for theft) once LoJack was installed.
If it's any consolation, my insurance company revised the policy to a $0. deductible (for theft) once LoJack was installed.
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05-19-2005, 10:25 PM
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695 for the basic, 995 for the "early warning" which calls you if the car moves.. No monthly fee after that, and no fee for installation -- so keep that in mind when balking at the high initial cost..!
05-20-2005, 01:21 AM
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How much does it cost, and is there a monthly fee? If so, how much.
Lojack came to my home and I happened to walk-up on the installer as he was putting my backseat back together.
05-20-2005, 12:11 PM
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The good point about Lo-Jack is that every installer hides the transmitter in a different spot... They are very hard to find... A buddy of my had his 2002 Lightning almost completely apart, engine out, almost the entire interior.... we still didnt see it....
05-20-2005, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tcp100
695 for the basic, 995 for the "early warning" which calls you if the car moves.. No monthly fee after that, and no fee for installation -- so keep that in mind when balking at the high initial cost..!
05-20-2005, 03:32 PM
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If our Navi could have options (GPS tracking), it'd be great...
Originally Posted by tcp100
I'm in the Washington DC area.. I did get the early warning system; lets me know if I get towed, I guess, also!
I guess with the car less than a week old and pretty much perfect - I'm a bit concerned that they might have to rip the interior apart (please, no!) or would induce rattles or scratch something..
Does anyone know -generally- where it's installed? I mean are we talking engine compartment or inside? Wondering if anyone has had any problems here with the lojack install.. Have heard some stuff about electronic gremlins showing up after an installation.. and especially in a car like ours that could be really troublesome.
I guess with the car less than a week old and pretty much perfect - I'm a bit concerned that they might have to rip the interior apart (please, no!) or would induce rattles or scratch something..
Does anyone know -generally- where it's installed? I mean are we talking engine compartment or inside? Wondering if anyone has had any problems here with the lojack install.. Have heard some stuff about electronic gremlins showing up after an installation.. and especially in a car like ours that could be really troublesome.
The LoJack master tech came to my friend's garage to do the 3rd installation. The 1st installation by the Acura dealer failed to work properly due to the defective device and the "wrong" location. Acura dealer installed it somewhere in the back of the central console near the driver side.
He replaced the new device and put it back. Still it ain't working.
This master tech then came again to remove it and relocated to another location (my friend know) with the brand new device. Meanwhile, he mark the big X into his working sheet and said he will make sure no other Acura dealer would put the device over that location. They usually have 10-20 locations to hide the system depend on cars. Due to my frined got his TL in the first week of Oct. 2003, that master tech was kind of eager to check it out personally.
Bascially, this system won't work everywhere although the map of LoJack shows where it should work. We have many detailed discussion in this main forum in the past.
And, I'm wondering if the early warning will work when the car is towed. Doesn't it require to turn the ignition to trigger the system?
05-20-2005, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by NFLblitze1
what exactly is lo-jack? it just tells you if ur car is being towed? or if its stolen?
LoJack could send the signal as long as your battery is live. But, you have to report to Lojack Center and have cops driving lojack-seeker-equiped vehicles to track your car. Some cities or areas have the limited police vehicles with this type of device aboard. For exmaple, one of our members said, a few years ago Houston police only has 1 or 2 cars with this system.
LoJack Early Warning has the additional device on the car, which could sense whether or not the legit transmitter is on the car. If not, the device automatically sends the signal to the LoJack Center and page/phone you, you could set up 5+ voice lines or textmessage or email. But, you still have to report to the center if your car is gone.
?? I used to remember this early warning has its own backup battery, so if thieves cut off the power and cannot pinepoint where your LoJack locates, you will have some lucky time to get your car back. I guess.
05-20-2005, 03:59 PM
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Ok.. Got it installed.. took about 30 minutes.. and found out some more details..
The LoJack unit - regular AND early warning, has a back-up battery.. so even if they cut the battery, the LoJack will still transmit.
You don't have to report to the LoJack center -- filing a stolen vehicle report with the police will automatically trigger the system as in the areas where LoJack has coverage (22 states) their database is tied directly into the police VIN database.
The early warning system calls you if the car has been moved, but does not call the police -- it's up to you to do that.. so it can be used just as a notification that your car has been towed or someone else has moved it.
They usually say you can't watch the install; this guy let me watch, as I'm the car's owner and think I should be able to know where it is.. (I won't say where he put it though, of course!) The device is actually very small and inconspicuous -- he says they've gotten much smaller over the past few years, which is evidenced by looking at the thing.
The LoJack unit - regular AND early warning, has a back-up battery.. so even if they cut the battery, the LoJack will still transmit.
You don't have to report to the LoJack center -- filing a stolen vehicle report with the police will automatically trigger the system as in the areas where LoJack has coverage (22 states) their database is tied directly into the police VIN database.
The early warning system calls you if the car has been moved, but does not call the police -- it's up to you to do that.. so it can be used just as a notification that your car has been towed or someone else has moved it.
They usually say you can't watch the install; this guy let me watch, as I'm the car's owner and think I should be able to know where it is.. (I won't say where he put it though, of course!) The device is actually very small and inconspicuous -- he says they've gotten much smaller over the past few years, which is evidenced by looking at the thing.
Originally Posted by rets
I think its website shows better stuff. Or you could listen to my BS here.
LoJack could send the signal as long as your battery is live. But, you have to report to Lojack Center and have cops driving lojack-seeker-equiped vehicles to track your car. Some cities or areas have the limited police vehicles with this type of device aboard. For exmaple, one of our members said, a few years ago Houston police only has 1 or 2 cars with this system.
LoJack Early Warning has the additional device on the car, which could sense whether or not the legit transmitter is on the car. If not, the device automatically sends the signal to the LoJack Center and page/phone you, you could set up 5+ voice lines or textmessage or email. But, you still have to report to the center if your car is gone.
?? I used to remember this early warning has its own backup battery, so if thieves cut off the power and cannot pinepoint where your LoJack locates, you will have some lucky time to get your car back. I guess.
LoJack could send the signal as long as your battery is live. But, you have to report to Lojack Center and have cops driving lojack-seeker-equiped vehicles to track your car. Some cities or areas have the limited police vehicles with this type of device aboard. For exmaple, one of our members said, a few years ago Houston police only has 1 or 2 cars with this system.
LoJack Early Warning has the additional device on the car, which could sense whether or not the legit transmitter is on the car. If not, the device automatically sends the signal to the LoJack Center and page/phone you, you could set up 5+ voice lines or textmessage or email. But, you still have to report to the center if your car is gone.
?? I used to remember this early warning has its own backup battery, so if thieves cut off the power and cannot pinepoint where your LoJack locates, you will have some lucky time to get your car back. I guess.
05-20-2005, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tcp100
Ok.. Got it installed.. took about 30 minutes.. and found out some more details..
The LoJack unit - regular AND early warning, has a back-up battery.. so even if they cut the battery, the LoJack will still transmit.
You don't have to report to the LoJack center -- filing a stolen vehicle report with the police will automatically trigger the system as in the areas where LoJack has coverage (22 states) their database is tied directly into the police VIN database.
The early warning system calls you if the car has been moved, but does not call the police -- it's up to you to do that.. so it can be used just as a notification that your car has been towed or someone else has moved it.
They usually say you can't watch the install; this guy let me watch, as I'm the car's owner and think I should be able to know where it is.. (I won't say where he put it though, of course!) The device is actually very small and inconspicuous -- he says they've gotten much smaller over the past few years, which is evidenced by looking at the thing.
The LoJack unit - regular AND early warning, has a back-up battery.. so even if they cut the battery, the LoJack will still transmit.
You don't have to report to the LoJack center -- filing a stolen vehicle report with the police will automatically trigger the system as in the areas where LoJack has coverage (22 states) their database is tied directly into the police VIN database.
The early warning system calls you if the car has been moved, but does not call the police -- it's up to you to do that.. so it can be used just as a notification that your car has been towed or someone else has moved it.
They usually say you can't watch the install; this guy let me watch, as I'm the car's owner and think I should be able to know where it is.. (I won't say where he put it though, of course!) The device is actually very small and inconspicuous -- he says they've gotten much smaller over the past few years, which is evidenced by looking at the thing.
05-20-2005, 08:31 PM
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Bad Developments.
Here's some more information.. and not good.
Everything was fine with my car, until I decided to try out the early warning - as they recommended.
I drove down to the corner restaurant without the keypass...
Well, on the way down, my trunk open light kept going on. Not good #1.
When I parked, the alarm kept going off!! VERY BAD! Not good #2!
The lojack system NEVER notified me. Not good #3.
My guess is that he tied into the trunk sensor line for the power supply, etc.
The problem is, I'm leaving for an 1800 mile road trip tomorrow!
Luckily, my dealer was open until midnight.. I didn't know how to remove the backseat, so I brought it by, and they were able to disconnect the unit.... Now I need to deal with Lojack to get someone competent out here to do this RIGHT, or say to heck with the whole thing..
This leaves a bad taste in my mouth.. I remember reading a similar experience on here, but I can't find it..
Question is... Do you folks think that's all that was probably wrong? (tying into the trunk sensor wire).. or do you think they could have damaged my TL!?!?
Everything was fine with my car, until I decided to try out the early warning - as they recommended.
I drove down to the corner restaurant without the keypass...
Well, on the way down, my trunk open light kept going on. Not good #1.
When I parked, the alarm kept going off!! VERY BAD! Not good #2!
The lojack system NEVER notified me. Not good #3.
My guess is that he tied into the trunk sensor line for the power supply, etc.
The problem is, I'm leaving for an 1800 mile road trip tomorrow!
Luckily, my dealer was open until midnight.. I didn't know how to remove the backseat, so I brought it by, and they were able to disconnect the unit.... Now I need to deal with Lojack to get someone competent out here to do this RIGHT, or say to heck with the whole thing..
This leaves a bad taste in my mouth.. I remember reading a similar experience on here, but I can't find it..
Question is... Do you folks think that's all that was probably wrong? (tying into the trunk sensor wire).. or do you think they could have damaged my TL!?!?
05-20-2005, 09:19 PM
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Dealer works until the midnight!? Good.
Originally Posted by tcp100
Here's some more information.. and not good.
Everything was fine with my car, until I decided to try out the early warning - as they recommended.
I drove down to the corner restaurant without the keypass...
Well, on the way down, my trunk open light kept going on. Not good #1.
When I parked, the alarm kept going off!! VERY BAD! Not good #2!
The lojack system NEVER notified me. Not good #3.
My guess is that he tied into the trunk sensor line for the power supply, etc.
The problem is, I'm leaving for an 1800 mile road trip tomorrow!
Luckily, my dealer was open until midnight.. I didn't know how to remove the backseat, so I brought it by, and they were able to disconnect the unit.... Now I need to deal with Lojack to get someone competent out here to do this RIGHT, or say to heck with the whole thing..
This leaves a bad taste in my mouth.. I remember reading a similar experience on here, but I can't find it..
Question is... Do you folks think that's all that was probably wrong? (tying into the trunk sensor wire).. or do you think they could have damaged my TL!?!?
Everything was fine with my car, until I decided to try out the early warning - as they recommended.
I drove down to the corner restaurant without the keypass...
Well, on the way down, my trunk open light kept going on. Not good #1.
When I parked, the alarm kept going off!! VERY BAD! Not good #2!
The lojack system NEVER notified me. Not good #3.
My guess is that he tied into the trunk sensor line for the power supply, etc.
The problem is, I'm leaving for an 1800 mile road trip tomorrow!
Luckily, my dealer was open until midnight.. I didn't know how to remove the backseat, so I brought it by, and they were able to disconnect the unit.... Now I need to deal with Lojack to get someone competent out here to do this RIGHT, or say to heck with the whole thing..
This leaves a bad taste in my mouth.. I remember reading a similar experience on here, but I can't find it..
Question is... Do you folks think that's all that was probably wrong? (tying into the trunk sensor wire).. or do you think they could have damaged my TL!?!?
05-20-2005, 09:24 PM
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Does anyone know if LoJack warranties their installs / devices? I called their customer care line and they said any issues would be between me and the installer.. that sounds weird, since it's a company installer.. Would like to know if anyone else had a problem and had it successfully resolved.. You said your friend had a problem -- did his cause electrical problems, or was it other?
Thanks for any info.. Odd that my fears kinda came true on this one.. Live and learn!
Thanks for any info.. Odd that my fears kinda came true on this one.. Live and learn!
Originally Posted by rets
Sorry to hear this. Sounds like the bad installation or bad device. My friend had the installation 3 times to make it perfect. I'd suggest you to relocate the device to somewhere else. Maybe somewhere in the front could be better.
05-20-2005, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tcp100
Does anyone know if LoJack warranties their installs / devices? I called their customer care line and they said any issues would be between me and the installer.. that sounds weird, since it's a company installer.. Would like to know if anyone else had a problem and had it successfully resolved.. You said your friend had a problem -- did his cause electrical problems, or was it other?
Thanks for any info.. Odd that my fears kinda came true on this one.. Live and learn!
Thanks for any info.. Odd that my fears kinda came true on this one.. Live and learn!
05-20-2005, 10:08 PM
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Who referred him to you? Dealer?
A few issues my friend had: (His car had no any issues as you experienced)
A few issues my friend had: (His car had no any issues as you experienced)
- installation: No early warning notificaiton/message while driving without fobs (done by Acura dealership)
- installation: Solution: Replaced teh device by the new one.
Still no message while driving without fobs (by the visiting tech)
- installation: Solution: Relocate the device, and replace the antenna-like stuff??
Working as it should (by the visiting tech)
05-21-2005, 01:08 AM
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This was done straight through the Lojack company, as my dealer doesn't do it themselves - they just call the LoJack folks themselves and they send someone out..
I've been reading through the book and they have a "recovery guarantee" but talk about charging $69 to have an "inspection" of the device every two years.. Don't think I'm going to pay for their mistake, considering the dealer charged me $50 to go in there and pull the wire...
I guess it all depends on the tech you get -- just like anything else..
I've been reading through the book and they have a "recovery guarantee" but talk about charging $69 to have an "inspection" of the device every two years.. Don't think I'm going to pay for their mistake, considering the dealer charged me $50 to go in there and pull the wire...
I guess it all depends on the tech you get -- just like anything else..
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