Annoying Alarms with Horns - Toyota Yaris Forums

Reddog99 · 09-09-2009, 12:18 AM

I absolutely, positively HATE those horn blasting alarm armers!

What kind of lazy-ass, inconsiderate idiot needs a horn to be able to tell whether the alarm is on? The beep-beep sound that some make is OK. It's the horn blowing models that make my blood boil.

Hearing someone's horn honking at all hours of the day & night, all over the neighborhood or in the apartment parking lot every time some idiot has locked the car is really aggravating! Every time I hear some asshole arm the alarm at midnight, I feel like leaning out the window and blasting the driver & car with a shotgun. Have you ever been passing in front of someone's car while they walk off and arm the alarm, blasting your ears in the process? It's a real invitation to violence.

As you can tell, this is my pet peeve....

IsLNdbOi · 09-09-2009, 01:26 AM

I don't think I've ever heard or seen an alarm that blasts the actual horns when arming. I've only ever heard the chirp sound when arming.

IllusionX · 09-09-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

I don't think I've ever heard or seen an alarm that blasts the actual horns when arming. I've only ever heard the chirp sound when arming.

all GM and Chrysler does it with the horn... like the actual horn.

the best sound i've found is the VW's tiny whinny horn when locking the door :P

Reddog99 · 09-09-2009, 11:59 PM

The chirping isn't as bad as the horn, but even that's unnecessary. I mean, you can hear the doors all lock, can't you? Why do you need a horn or a "chirp"? How do you expect me to hear all the gunfire with damn alarms chirping & beeping?

AdeJong 03 · 09-10-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Reddog99

The chirping isn't as bad as the horn, but even that's unnecessary. I mean, you can hear the doors all lock, can't you? Why do you need a horn or a "chirp"? How do you expect me to hear all the gunfire with damn alarms chirping & beeping?

lol i suppose you should close your windows then

i like hearing a chirp or beep because i am usually not looking at my car when i am locking it. my back is turned to the car and i am walking away from it

yaris-me · 09-10-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

I don't think I've ever heard or seen an alarm that blasts the actual horns when arming. I've only ever heard the chirp sound when arming.

Try living in an apartment where the owner of a car has to use the arming with a horn beep at 1:30 am, every night. Some people are just plain insensitive.

nick.dollimount · 09-11-2009, 09:57 AM

Yeah, I agree that those alarms are annoying. And I was told by the guy who installed my full alarm system that the factory "horn" alarms won't even go off if the window is smashed in. Only if the locks or ignition are tampered with. So if they smash the window, they can reach in and pop the hood to disconnect the batter. No more alarm at all.

talnlnky · 09-11-2009, 12:48 PM

i'm thinking only OEM alarms are that way.... even the cheap aftermarkets come with an alarm speaker.

RUFFSTUFF · 09-11-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Reddog99

I absolutely, positively HATE those horn blasting alarm armers!

What kind of lazy-ass, inconsiderate idiot needs a horn to be able to tell whether the alarm is on? The beep-beep sound that some make is OK. It's the horn blowing models that make my blood boil.

Hearing someone's horn honking at all hours of the day & night, all over the neighborhood or in the apartment parking lot every time some idiot has locked the car is really aggravating! Every time I hear some asshole arm the alarm at midnight, I feel like leaning out the window and blasting the driver & car with a shotgun. Have you ever been passing in front of someone's car while they walk off and arm the alarm, blasting your ears in the process? It's a real invitation to violence.

As you can tell, this is my pet peeve....

There is a substantial amount of whine in this thread. Did you all get your cycles synchronized?

ezhacker1 · 09-12-2009, 09:46 PM

some alarm systems have silent alarm, my ebay 2way has it.

Sir A.Y. Atoyot · 09-13-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AdeJong 03

lol i suppose you should close your windows then

i like hearing a chirp or beep because i am usually not looking at my car when i am locking it. my back is turned to the car and i am walking away from it

My Yaris makes a "chunk" sound as the doors and hatch lock - quite audible.

09-09-2009, 12:18 AM	#1
Reddog99 Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal (Jamul) Posts: 97	Annoying Alarms with Horns I absolutely, positively HATE those horn blasting alarm armers! What kind of lazy-ass, inconsiderate idiot needs a horn to be able to tell whether the alarm is on? The beep-beep sound that some make is OK. It's the horn blowing models that make my blood boil. Hearing someone's horn honking at all hours of the day & night, all over the neighborhood or in the apartment parking lot every time some idiot has locked the car is really aggravating! Every time I hear some asshole arm the alarm at midnight, I feel like leaning out the window and blasting the driver & car with a shotgun. Have you ever been passing in front of someone's car while they walk off and arm the alarm, blasting your ears in the process? It's a real invitation to violence. As you can tell, this is my pet peeve....

09-11-2009, 09:57 AM	#7
nick.dollimount Yaris = <3 View User's Garage Drives: '08 Sedan - Flint Mica Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Canada Posts: 217	Yeah, I agree that those alarms are annoying. And I was told by the guy who installed my full alarm system that the factory "horn" alarms won't even go off if the window is smashed in. Only if the locks or ignition are tampered with. So if they smash the window, they can reach in and pop the hood to disconnect the batter. No more alarm at all. __________________ ..:'; Nick ;':.. ============================== 2008 Yaris Sedan - Flint Mica ============================== Debadged Rear; Blue Interior Styling; Toyota Sports Pedals; AM Exhaust Tip; OEM Spoiler; Upgraded Speakers; Sony Xplod BT 2600 Deck; Infinity Basslink SUB/AMP in Trunk; 16" Konig Rims; 6000k HID Bi-Xenons; 6000k HID Fogs; NST Short Shifter ==============================

09-11-2009, 12:48 PM	#8
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	i'm thinking only OEM alarms are that way.... even the cheap aftermarkets come with an alarm speaker. __________________

09-12-2009, 09:46 PM	#10
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,464	some alarm systems have silent alarm, my ebay 2way has it. __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

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IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I don't think I've ever heard or seen an alarm that blasts the actual horns when arming. I've only ever heard the chirp sound when arming.

09-09-2009, 11:59 PM	#4
Reddog99 Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal (Jamul) Posts: 97	The chirping isn't as bad as the horn, but even that's unnecessary. I mean, you can hear the doors all lock, can't you? Why do you need a horn or a "chirp"? How do you expect me to hear all the gunfire with damn alarms chirping & beeping?