Remove dealer alarm

[Jgc731]

Hi everyone, I just leased an sr5 dc and it had the non negotiable dealer security system from Karr.

I didn't get any extra remotes or maybe for any subscriptions. I think this was installed to also secure their inventory while on the lot or in case of report from what I've read online.

Since this is a lease, can I remove it? I found the button under the steering column panel and looking at posts from others, it's installed with wire taps.

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[bking]

being a lease makes this complicated. You should check your contract

 

[TacoFreak]

Good point @bking. When you lease a vehicle you don't own it, the lease company does and they could easily require that to protect their property.

 

[goin2drt]

I would think no since it is a lease. I would read the contracts fine print.

 

[petey26x]

I wouldn't touch it if it's a lease, but for anyone else interested... they install that crappy alarm behind the glovebox.

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

I'm planning on installing a solar trickle charger on my 4G SR5. I think that using OBD2 is a good way to feed about 1 Amp of juice. I checked my OBD2 and found two t-connectors already there. After some investigation I found a dealer tracker. I attached a photo with my finger pointing at the area were the tracker was located. It's gone now.

 

[Will721]

If I ever came across and found those "suitcase" connectors anywhere on my brand new truck I'd cuss the dealer out and make them buy me a brand new replacement harness or file a lawsuit to have one installed.

Those are by far the most detrimental way you can possibly make a wiring connection. The idiots that use house wire nuts are making better connections. The wiring will corrode and cause issues down the road. It's not an if there's a problem, it is a when. There is no excuse to use them. Infact the shop I have do my remote start installs refuses to use them, and that alone was the sole deciding factor of why I chose them.

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Talk is cheap. Suing is expensive.

 

[shuo]

I'm planning on installing a solar trickle charger on my 4G SR5. I think that using OBD2 is a good way to feed about 1 Amp of juice. I checked my OBD2 and found two t-connectors already there. After some investigation I found a dealer tracker. I attached a photo with my finger pointing at the area were the tracker was located. It's gone now.

That led toggle looks very similar to mine mounted under the steering wheel. Is that a Karr Security device? Also how hard was it to remove?

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Yes it's Karr. Not that hard.

 

[shuo]

Yes it's Karr. Not that hard.

Is the tap connections and module behind the glove box or under the steering wheel?

 

[Mercedes]

This thread reminded me to check my truck for any tracking devices.

Used car dealers install GPS trackers often. New car dealers are installing them more and more. They're used in recovery, either from lot theft or from someone who is missing payments.

Typically, the trackers are installed near the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port, for power. But they can be placed anywhere. Some units will be installed using an in-line connector. Others will be installed using vampire taps and butt splices.

If checking your truck, I'd start near the OBD port.

Attached is a photo of the OBD area and the port itself, under the steering wheel and near the hood latch release. You'll want to look up and into the dash, where the wiring harness is. If one is installed, it's often obvious. You might not know exactly what it is, but it will appear out-of-place. It will not look factory.

Sometimes, these devices are easy to remove. Others, something could be damaged when taking out. As mentioned above, leases might complicate the situation.

If discovered and unsure what to do, it might be best to have a sit-down with someone at the dealer.

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Mine was near the OBD plug. Only one wire was going to the right of the steering wheel. I was too lazy to take more panels off so I just cut this wire. I assume that it's a GPS antenna wire. One day I will trace it and remove it. A lot of wires were connected behind the plastic pillars cover. Look at the photo.

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