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05-22-2013, 04:37 PM
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#1 | | RS Veteran
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| Question: Ghetto Alarm System Remote
Hey guys,
The remote control for my mom's Sienna is on the verge of absolute destruction. I was wondering if there are any options in either replacing the housing, the remote itself, or to simply replace the entire alarm/remote lock system altogether?
For what it's worth - we don't know what brand of system it is or who installed it. We bought the car from a salvage lot owner (a family friend) which was a theft recovery (van was stripped and VIN tags stolen.)
Ideally, we'd like to upgrade the system through one of the RS vendors (paging orgasm_donor) but at the same time, we want to explore the fastest and cheapest option of doing this (re: replacing the housing or the remote itself.) Here are some pictures:
(Yes, it is ghetto. You can laugh.)  
Any input/opinions appreciated. Thanks! 
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05-22-2013, 10:31 PM
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05-23-2013, 01:16 PM
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Wowwww that's one rat bagged remote lol
Ordering remote is probably the cheapest option. Make sure you can find a brand and model # and track down a manual for the programming instructions.
Otherwise new alarm is probably a better solution.
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05-23-2013, 01:34 PM
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Wow. It´s a wonder it still works. Or does it work? 
Last edited by bob4020; 06-03-2013 at 01:07 PM.
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05-23-2013, 02:18 PM
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#5 | | I STILL don't get it
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Originally Posted by godwin | pretty awesome how the internet is so convenient:
just followed godwin's post and of course ebay is the first stop! Link
even though the buttons aren't exactly the same, it looks like you can just swap the innards to the new housing or even program the new remote to work
Last edited by entrax; 05-23-2013 at 02:24 PM.
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05-23-2013, 02:31 PM
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Thanks guys. Part of the problem is that most of the ones on ebay are used/cracked. 
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Originally Posted by Badhobz Yeah. Typical Mainlander Barbie doll.
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05-23-2013, 08:49 PM
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You know where to go Dukes.
I hook you up with goodguy price and lifetime warranty.
Message me if you want to make an appointment in Burnaby or Coquitlam. 
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05-29-2013, 07:02 PM
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Okay, just an update.
I managed to pick up 2 remotes off ebay (it was $10 for 2.) I found the programming instructions as such: PDF file to instructions Quote:
Choose one from the following two different procedures (learning 3 different codes
After installation and when supplying new transmitter to customer
a) Open door
b) Turn ignition on/off continuously 10 times - alarm will chirp 5 times
c) Must press (1) button of first transmitter you want learning, then 2nd, then 3rd etc. within 10 seconds
| Okay, I've done that but...the code learning process does not work? Am I doing something wrong or is this ghetto POS alarm worth binning? Or are the remotes I bought no good because they've already learned a previous code? 
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Originally Posted by Badhobz Yeah. Typical Mainlander Barbie doll.
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05-30-2013, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes Okay, just an update.
I managed to pick up 2 remotes off ebay (it was $10 for 2.) I found the programming instructions as such: PDF file to instructions
Okay, I've done that but...the code learning process does not work? Am I doing something wrong or is this ghetto POS alarm worth binning? Or are the remotes I bought no good because they've already learned a previous code? | When relearning the code, your new alarm remotes should bump the old remote's codes out. That is if all is working properly.
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05-30-2013, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Badhobz Yeah. Typical Mainlander Barbie doll.
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