Alarms

["Scott Bristol" <scottbristol@hotmail.com>]

To the question earlier regarding the protection of factory car alarms.

As far as I know the only alarm company that makes an alarm that is 
impossible to "code hop" is Clifford. This feature only starts on their 
Concept 20 or 40 model I believe. All the other good alarm manufacturers 
use as many as 300,000 variable combinations. However, sophisticated 
code hoppers can crack these codes quite easily.

I do not know who makes the Audi alarms but I doubt they are made by 
Clifford. I do know BMW used Alpine for a while. Also, Clifford Alarms 
are capable of integrating with most manufacturers Alarms without 
damaging the integrity of the current system.

If you own a keyless entry remote system (add-on) DO NOT leave any 
valuables in your car! Most basic Alarms with keyless entry are 
incredible easy to "code-hop" by purchasing a $50 gadgett from an 
installers magazine. 

Keep in mind...this information is most valuable in very high crime 
areas. I doubt these problems exist in most regions (including NC and 
WI) BTW when I lived in NC, Southern hospitality was only present when 
you knew the people or were related (good possibility of the latter if 
you were born there--smirk).

No this was not a plug but guess which alarm I own.

Scott

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