I understand this is not a current video, but just for reference, the removal process applied to a 2019 Civic as well. Had a failed module, with a crank no start condition after a repossession and new fob programmed. Appreciate your time, editing, and posting of this content.
Thanks for making the video. I was stranded at a rest stop during a family vacation. My car wouldn't start, the blue LED started to blink, and i didn't notice that before. Car got towed to a nearest dealership and didn't want to troubleshoot it. After your video, i was able to bypass the starter cutoff. Spliced the wires and twisted them together, and my car was able to start. POS KARR system. Thanks.❤❤
Congrats getting through making this video without cursing the KARR company and the dealers. When will they learn customers dont want this garbage! I recommend to EVERYONE, if you go to a dealer and they have KARR on the window or anywhere, leave immediately and go to another dealer. My new truck chirps the horn all night telling me the alarm isnt set, then when Im trying to wash my truck with the doors unlocked, it sets the alarm off because the truck is shaking. I hate KARR so so much.
Thank you so much! My trail teams alarm acted up in the woods where towing was very difficult. My buddy came out and with the help of this video he saved my rear-end.
Amazingly detailed video! Thanks! Unpredictable alarm off set is resolved for my 2008 Toyota Highlander which would cost $510 in a dealership, and the neighbors are happy now :)
Thanks man! This worked for my 2008 FJ Cruiser. There was an extra relay attached to the power wire but it was no problem and was removed also. The power wire was green and had to be butt spliced as you described (yours was orange). This was NOT a YouFlake video (like so many are). Took me less than an hour. Now the horn doesn't sound when I'm locking or unlocking the vehicle. Outstanding!
Does yours have a little momentary push button on the kick panel? I have a 2008 sienna and the alarm system is not causing any issues aside from tooting the horn when I lock or unlock. Ideally I'd like to keep the alarm but disable the horn toot.
Very helpful video. I didn't know what that button was for, although I assumed some type of alarm, but I was hoping it was factory. This video really helpful in that it: 1) confirmed I have a cheap, aftermarket junk alarm, 2) it was likely added by the dealer, either original sale or subsequent (I'm the 3rd owner) and 3) helped me recognize exactly what parts needed to come out, and the all important splice of the one wire connected in series with the alarm, vs. parallel. I don't what the Negative Nancys are bitch'n about, this was super useful. Big "Thank you!".
THANK YOU! I have the same exact alarm in my fj, recently its been going off for no reason. I thought it would be hard to remove. Hope I don't screw it up lol
What features were they trying to add on by adding this stupid thing? It’s so annoying and it somewhat makes a weird tick noise every once in a while. Awesome video. Thank you.
That is exactly what kills my battery on my truck all the time. Sometimes the ticking noise comes on randomly, even when I'm not on the truck and it kills my battery if I don't do something about it (usually unlock and lock the car to stop it).
Thanks again for this super helpful video. Question: Would there be an problem with just removing the module and splicing the ignition wire back together, but leaving all the sensor leads from the door locks and windows connected? I believe they are all inputs to the module, and with the module jumpered out and powdered off, they should not have impact. Right?
Davin thank you for the video I'm curious what brand was that that you took off was it a car device or which one was it as far as those two orange wires I would have thought of them I don't like using a wireless connectors because that is high voltage and that is when your car starts you don't want to be stuck In the middle of nowhere if you do take your FJ off road like I take my Grand Cherokee off road .
I have this installed by the dealer in my car. My alarm is so sensitive it goes off easily. Is it this system? If so, how do I adjust the alarm sensitivity?
Can you tell me if by just cutting power to the unit will desable the entire system? If it is which color wire is the main source of power to the unit?
Thanks for your great video. How would you approach this issue when trying to buy a car brand new? I turned down a purchase tonight and one of the reasons was they pre-installed a KARR alarm system, couldn't tell me why it cost a $1000 (meaning features, one or two way and any other information. They just said it's installed. You said they disable the car alarm system that comes from the factory, how good is that system compared to Karr. I guess the fact that I can find "very little" when I Google Karr tells me what I need to know. How do you find out about the car alarm system that is built in. One other question is how are they supposed to install it if they don't splice? I'll have to go to my local car alarm and audio system installer to find out how they do it.
Dealerships do this so they can lock and unlock the cars remotely and it also makes repos easier. The Karr system overrides the factory alarm but it isn't any better. Just like in my video they use quick splice connectors. Only the main power wire gets spliced and its an easy fix. Definitely don't let them charge you for an added alarm. Tell them to either take it out or off the invoice and remove it yourself.
will this work on other toyotas? like the tacoma for example. and did you have to take out drivers seat? cause i am a bigger dude and not sure i can get between seat and dash
It should be the same for most cars. You can take the seat out. Just disconnect the battery first, and there are a few electrical plugs under the seat that should be disconnected.
@@davinsrandom3142 started that project but, found a black and white ribbon cable that was behind mirror(transmitter) it went all the way down to the alarm system unplugged part, but then found it was wedged in behind air duct and connected to bigger box. how do i get that out, do i have to go through heater controls?
I wouldn’t have taken it out blue alarm is installed because ur vehicle has no factory alarm also Orange wires are starter wires looped in the brain of the alarm Into a relay when alarm is triggered it will not start
This is painful to watch and listen to, lol this guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about while he got to the end result he wanted most of what he said along the way was wrong. And I would be money that car doesn’t have a factory security 🤦🏼♂️
*This is a worthless video except for one thing, if this guy can remove his alarm, we can too!* the only useable details are what the module looks like, most of the wires are just taps, and that the ignition wire is cut and needs to be reconnected. Freeze this @ 10:45 and enlarge it is all you need
Hardly "worthless". Confirmed the work I need to do to remove mine, including helped me recognize the bad parts. With most DIY projects, like removing a non-factory POS alarm, the value of the YT video is in giving the viewer confidence that what they are already thinking is correct. Yes, you summarized the actions, but it was nice to see someone perform what I'm going to have to replicate.
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I understand this is not a current video, but just for reference, the removal process applied to a 2019 Civic as well. Had a failed module, with a crank no start condition after a repossession and new fob programmed. Appreciate your time, editing, and posting of this content.
Thanks for making the video. I was stranded at a rest stop during a family vacation. My car wouldn't start, the blue LED started to blink, and i didn't notice that before. Car got towed to a nearest dealership and didn't want to troubleshoot it. After your video, i was able to bypass the starter cutoff. Spliced the wires and twisted them together, and my car was able to start. POS KARR system. Thanks.❤❤
Congrats getting through making this video without cursing the KARR company and the dealers. When will they learn customers dont want this garbage! I recommend to EVERYONE, if you go to a dealer and they have KARR on the window or anywhere, leave immediately and go to another dealer.
My new truck chirps the horn all night telling me the alarm isnt set, then when Im trying to wash my truck with the doors unlocked, it sets the alarm off because the truck is shaking. I hate KARR so so much.
Thank you so much! My trail teams alarm acted up in the woods where towing was very difficult. My buddy came out and with the help of this video he saved my rear-end.
Amazingly detailed video! Thanks! Unpredictable alarm off set is resolved for my 2008 Toyota Highlander which would cost $510 in a dealership, and the neighbors are happy now :)
Just want to convey my appreciation for this video. It gave me a thorough overview to attack this myself. 1000 thumbs up!
Thanks man! This worked for my 2008 FJ Cruiser. There was an extra relay attached to the power wire but it was no problem and was removed also. The power wire was green and had to be butt spliced as you described (yours was orange). This was NOT a YouFlake video (like so many are). Took me less than an hour. Now the horn doesn't sound when I'm locking or unlocking the vehicle. Outstanding!
Does yours have a little momentary push button on the kick panel? I have a 2008 sienna and the alarm system is not causing any issues aside from tooting the horn when I lock or unlock. Ideally I'd like to keep the alarm but disable the horn toot.
@@cliffmcleroy8168 Don't remember. I sold it. The FJ's size was like driving around inside of a basketball.
This thing kills my battery ALL the time on my 2017 Nissan Titan. I want to remove this thing and this is a great video to start, thanks.
Very helpful video. I didn't know what that button was for, although I assumed some type of alarm, but I was hoping it was factory. This video really helpful in that it: 1) confirmed I have a cheap, aftermarket junk alarm, 2) it was likely added by the dealer, either original sale or subsequent (I'm the 3rd owner) and 3) helped me recognize exactly what parts needed to come out, and the all important splice of the one wire connected in series with the alarm, vs. parallel.
I don't what the Negative Nancys are bitch'n about, this was super useful. Big "Thank you!".
THANK YOU! I have the same exact alarm in my fj, recently its been going off for no reason. I thought it would be hard to remove. Hope I don't screw it up lol
Thanks for this. My battery died because of the drain on my system from one of these "dealer special" alarms.
Thanks A lot! Just pulled one out of my Honda. I pulled the wires off and left the pink clips...
Such intrusive POS.
They put them on new cars also to make $$$
Thanks for the video.
Good video man, Chineseium is one of my favorite terms!
What features were they trying to add on by adding this stupid thing? It’s so annoying and it somewhat makes a weird tick noise every once in a while. Awesome video. Thank you.
That is exactly what kills my battery on my truck all the time. Sometimes the ticking noise comes on randomly, even when I'm not on the truck and it kills my battery if I don't do something about it (usually unlock and lock the car to stop it).
Thanks again for this super helpful video. Question: Would there be an problem with just removing the module and splicing the ignition wire back together, but leaving all the sensor leads from the door locks and windows connected? I believe they are all inputs to the module, and with the module jumpered out and powdered off, they should not have impact. Right?
Soldier and shrink wrap for the disconnected wire is my only recommendation.
Removed it from a 2014 Toyota. Pretty easy. Remove all jumpers and rejoin the cut main power wire together
GREAT VIDEO. have to remove those POS KARR alarm. Disgusting dealers splicing virgin factory harnesses on $40k cars
Davin thank you for the video I'm curious what brand was that that you took off was it a car device or which one was it as far as those two orange wires I would have thought of them I don't like using a wireless connectors because that is high voltage and that is when your car starts you don't want to be stuck
In the middle of nowhere if you do take your FJ off road like I take my Grand Cherokee off road .
How much does this KARR alarm system actually cost the dealership?
I heard about $500
lmao i love how deeply offended you sound when talking about this system :D
I have this installed by the dealer in my car. My alarm is so sensitive it goes off easily. Is it this system? If so, how do I adjust the alarm sensitivity?
Can you tell me if by just cutting power to the unit will desable the entire system?
If it is which color wire is the main source of power to the unit?
Thanks for your great video. How would you approach this issue when trying to buy a car brand new? I turned down a purchase tonight and one of the reasons was they pre-installed a KARR alarm system, couldn't tell me why it cost a $1000 (meaning features, one or two way and any other information. They just said it's installed.
You said they disable the car alarm system that comes from the factory, how good is that system compared to Karr. I guess the fact that I can find "very little" when I Google Karr tells me what I need to know.
How do you find out about the car alarm system that is built in.
One other question is how are they supposed to install it if they don't splice? I'll have to go to my local car alarm and audio system installer to find out how they do it.
Dealerships do this so they can lock and unlock the cars remotely and it also makes repos easier. The Karr system overrides the factory alarm but it isn't any better. Just like in my video they use quick splice connectors. Only the main power wire gets spliced and its an easy fix. Definitely don't let them charge you for an added alarm. Tell them to either take it out or off the invoice and remove it yourself.
If a car has remote key locking then it has a factory alarm.
Looks like everything was a parallel connection except the Orange wire which was a series connection. Did your alarm have motion sensitivity too?
I don't think it did.
I don't think it did.
will this work on other toyotas? like the tacoma for example. and did you have to take out drivers seat? cause i am a bigger dude and not sure i can get between seat and dash
It should be the same for most cars. You can take the seat out. Just disconnect the battery first, and there are a few electrical plugs under the seat that should be disconnected.
@@davinsrandom3142 started that project but, found a black and white ribbon cable that was behind mirror(transmitter) it went all the way down to the alarm system unplugged part, but then found it was wedged in behind air duct and connected to bigger box. how do i get that out, do i have to go through heater controls?
at 7:00 not sure what your doing, so you locate the main power wire (yellow wires) and cut them in half and reconnect them?
Orange wire. Heavier gauge. It was spliced so I had to crimp it back together.
I wouldn’t have taken it out blue alarm is installed because ur vehicle has no factory alarm also Orange wires are starter wires looped in the brain of the alarm Into a relay when alarm is triggered it will not start
Will this process disable the keyless entry operation or any other function?
It shouldn't if Keyless entry was a factory option.
What is the purpose of these stupid alarms ??? Does California mandate dealerships to install these ?? So weird.
Please help
Had enough with this thing desable my horn and one key fob
Sorry. It really just has to be removed. It's not as difficult as it looks.
whole video could have started at 10:35 and saved a lot of time :D
This is painful to watch and listen to, lol this guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about while he got to the end result he wanted most of what he said along the way was wrong. And I would be money that car doesn’t have a factory security 🤦🏼♂️
*This is a worthless video except for one thing, if this guy can remove his alarm, we can too!*
the only useable details are what the module looks like, most of the wires are just taps, and that the ignition wire is cut and needs to be reconnected.
Freeze this @ 10:45 and enlarge it is all you need
Hardly "worthless". Confirmed the work I need to do to remove mine, including helped me recognize the bad parts. With most DIY projects, like removing a non-factory POS alarm, the value of the YT video is in giving the viewer confidence that what they are already thinking is correct. Yes, you summarized the actions, but it was nice to see someone perform what I'm going to have to replicate.