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So I picked up a Fit today.. it’s a amazing car but one weird about this car bothers me...
The guy told me it was OEM alarm. Of course I didn’t believe him but it didn’t bother me too much.
(Not sure if the following info helps on diagnosing what this is but why the hell not)
The car came with a cut key with no key fob so I’m hoping it’s not a immobilizer cancellation bypass thing. My fear is that the previous owner installed some crazy security system and I have to somehow figure out the maker of that security lock system? I really would like to have a key fob and not drive a 2013 car like it’s still the 70’s. If anybody has an idea of what this is please let me know. Thanks!
Last edited by Kazu; Feb 23, 2019 at 04:24 AM.
Reason: trimming the fat
I can tell you with the utmost certainty that alarm system is NOT OEM. That looks to be a KARR alarm. I had one in my GK and had it removed by a friend.
Thanks usdm looks accurate. Mods if you could be kind enough to move this to the correct section.. thanks you guys here on this forum are awesome.. anyone know what the blue button does?
Thanks usdm looks accurate. Mods if you could be kind enough to move this to the correct section.. thanks you guys here on this forum are awesome.. anyone know what the blue button does?
No worries! I had the same crap on my GK5. I'll move your post over to the "Fit I.C.E." section.
When the cars arrive at the dealership, depending on the dealership, they get these stupid KARR alarms installed. It's an upsell tactic for the dealership and is not an OEM Honda thing. Should you decide you don't want the KARR alarm, which is the strong majority of people, they just render the KARR alarm inactive with some sort of key/device, but the device (what your picture depicts) stays in the car because it's faster for them doing it this way rather than removing it.
It's annoying to remove because they likely tapped into other wires and you'll have to replace the panel as well if you don't want holes.
No worries! I had the same crap on my GK5. I'll move your post over to the "Fit I.C.E." section.
When the cars arrive at the dealership, depending on the dealership, they get these stupid KARR alarms installed. It's an upsell tactic for the dealership and is not an OEM Honda thing. Should you decide you don't want the KARR alarm, which is the strong majority of people, they just render the KARR alarm inactive with some sort of key/device, but the device (what your picture depicts) stays in the car because it's faster for them doing it this way rather than removing it.
It's annoying to remove because they likely tapped into other wires and you'll have to replace the panel as well if you don't want holes.
i can fill the holes with some epoxy filler and paint it over with plastic trim paint. I supposed I can just tuck it away if it’s not harming anything? My car should just be operating normally in terms of Honda’s oem security system right? (if it even has a factory one) ? I didn’t even know what it was to begin with so this has been helpful. I just was hoping it wasn’t some some jabroni bypass set up with a cut key and I wouldn’t be able to get a oem keyfob cut. Going to the dealer Monday hopefully. Thanks USDM
Why don't you just ask the previous owner and ask if there is paperwork? Better than guessing.
When I had an alarm on another car, I changed the wiring around including adding fake wiring and adding an interior audible pain device behind the vents.
Why don't you just ask the previous owner and ask if there is paperwork? Better than guessing.
When I had an alarm on another car, I changed the wiring around including adding fake wiring and adding an interior audible pain device behind the vents.
what is a interior audible pain device?..... wtf LOL
