VIP RS3000 Plus,

[skypros]

I orderd a
VIP RS3000 Plus (complete kit)
Vehicle Intrusion security system.
MSRP: $247.68, I paid $180.00

I was shipped out a
part # 08586-0C810 Upgrade

I called and asked why I was shipped out a upgrade kit vs
the Complete system?
Reply: because it is all you need.
Well this may be true and I have no problem with that EXCEPT
for a $180 this is waht I received:
* Glass Breakage sensor
* Status Monitor
* Decal (saying vehicle is protected by VIP)
* Manual, Warranty card
* 10 Zip ties, peal and stick piece of Foam

I am missing:
Main Control Unit (ECU)
Remote Control Transmitters (2)

Now again I do not need the missing stuff.....except that there is
no way I am paying $180 for a upgrade kit!
And what happens when my key chain remotes break......
Yea, I will probably have to pay $50+ each for replacments.

I am sorry Toyota you are way over charging for this!
Oh, when I purchased my truck I was offered this for $500
Yea Right

Can someone offer me this kit cheeper ?
because this one is going back

[alexcue]

IMHO, for $180, that's not too bad. Other years (i'm assuming yours is a 2002 w/ keyless remote) they are about $260. Besides it plugs right into the existing system. They don't have to cut in here and there. I figure it's using the trucks ECU to monitor everything anyway.

I agree, that they wanted $500 for a similar alarm when i bought mine, but i had them remove it. They're nuts to charge that price. But i'm picking one of these up real soon, and i don't feel it's too bad for $180.

You can always pick up a "better" system at a specialty shop. Personally I'll be happy with this setup.

[RDU Tundra]

I bought the alarm upgrade kit a few months ago and installed it myself - fairly easy if you know where the main control unit and its harness are located.

I feel $180 isn't too bad, since the way I see it, Toyota has already installed most of the alarm system at the factory, (probably to make it easy for dealers to upgrade to the alarm). In other words, I paid $180 to get the functionality of an alarm, rather than I paid $180 for a few bits and pieces in a small box.

If you plan to install it yourself, I'll be more than happy to offer advice - it took me a while to figure out where the harnesses were to connect into.

[nhparrot]

skyman
I also am glad to help out all our supporters. We have the install instructions in the Audio & Security FAQ and I also have some other stuff that is not in the FAQ yet. If you need help, just post a thread in the "Garage" Audio & Security forum or PM me.

[skypros]

Thanks Guys,

I am over it

I will install the alarm and be happy

It was just a shock to see a few pieces when the kit I orderd said
"complete kit" and showed a key chain remote.
I really wanted 2 extra keychain remotes.


Where is the main unit and harness???

[nhparrot]

If it was installed according to the directions it is near the firewall to the right side of the steering column.
~Glenn

[skypros]

Thanks guys,

I have completly installed the:
Glass breakage sensor
LED (status monitor) that goes on the dash

It does NOTHING

I can't get the system to activate the alarm.

I do know that the LED works.....because it will flash when I engage the panic mode.

We read the "programming" instructions over & over again,
No matter how long I hold the "Top" button on the keyless
remote.....nothing happens.

Tried this
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn it to ON (not ACC).
2. Using 1 Remote, press and hold both buttons at the same time for over 2 seconds, until the Status Monitor's LED turns on.
3. Within 30 seconds, select the operating mode
Still Nothong

HELP

[skypros]

One last thing,

I have not tried to program the ECU.

because it says to "add" a remote

I already have a remote and the keyless entry works great.