Budget Special: FORCE Vehicle Security System

[OTEP]

I had one installed in one of the vehicles today. It's features (and transmitter) are similar to the more basic models of Autopage. Not the cheapest system on the market at SRP Php1,600.00++ but I chose it for the following reasons:

*Autopage-look trasmitters that do not have tons of plastic chrome or look like spaceships as some Taiwan transmitters do.
*None of that flashing parklight thing when you open the door so common in Taiwan alarms. Some people like this feature, I don't.
*The siren sounds like an Autopage and not your neighborhood tricycle or jeepney 'wang-wang'. The arm and disarm chirps are also very European.
*Separate shock sensor with knob adjustment (no need for a micro screwdriver to adjust sensitivity).

*Anti-carjacking feature (engine disable and alarm triggers if programmed to do so)
*Password override (no valet switch that everyone knows is just under the dash)
*Starter disable when system armed (just like in more expensive systems)

For those looking for a system, this might be a good option.

The OEM keyless entry (without alarm) was also not disturbed during this install should there be a wish to revert back to the original system in the future.

The new system also flashes the turn signals (not the park lamps) to make it look like an 'original' security system. You can request the installer to do this.

[Horsepower]

Very good find Doc!

[actor21]

maganda to..saan po kayo nakabili? most of the stores like BLADE ayaw installan ang Mazda 3 ko, mavovoid daw ang warranty?

[Yenfico]

+1 sir... san mo nabili this alarm? plan kong magpalagay ng alarm for my Sentra GSX.

[OTEP]

I got it from my long time (10 years plus) electrician who now freelances in Banawe. His name is Jameson (09215711924). Just tell him, Dr. Rivera referred you to him. He frequents the radiator shop in front of Sogo Banawe (directly in front of the artifical flower shop)

You can also shop around.

[OTEP]

Pardon if the images are too large.

System during install (siren installed already):


System features:


System components (again, siren not shown):

[flakez]

I had one installed in one of the vehicles today. It's features (and transmitter) are similar to the more basic models of Autopage. Not the cheapest system on the market at SRP Php1,600.00++ but I chose it for the following reasons:

*Autopage-look trasmitters that do not have tons of plastic chrome or look like spaceships as some Taiwan transmitters do.
*None of that flashing parklight thing when you open the door so common in Taiwan alarms. Some people like this feature, I don't.
*The siren sounds like an Autopage and not your neighborhood tricycle or jeepney 'wang-wang'. The arm and disarm chirps are also very European.
*Separate shock sensor with knob adjustment (no need for a micro screwdriver to adjust sensitivity).

*Anti-carjacking feature (engine disable and alarm triggers if programmed to do so)

*Password override (no valet switch that everyone knows is just under the dash)
*Starter disable when system armed (just like in more expensive systems)

For those looking for a system, this might be a good option.

The OEM keyless entry (without alarm) was also not disturbed during this install should there be a wish to revert back to the original system in the future.

The new system also flashes the turn signals (not the park lamps) to make it look like an 'original' security system. You can request the installer to do this.

ano to? eto ba ung pwede mong patayin yung alarm pag engage na siya incase manual mo binuksan yung door kasi whatever the reason is ayaw gumana ng remote? badtrip kasi minsan ayaw gumana ng remote ko dahil ata sa frequency issues.

[OTEP]

Yup. That's what the manual override is for. Unlike before where there is a switch dangling from underneath the dash, this system uses a password. For obvious reasons, I will refrain from discussing how the password override works. All I can say is you will just need your car key and a good view of the LED warning lamp to override the system.\

I also asked my installer not to install the alarm control unit box under the dashboard. The long wires included means it can be installed in a more discrete place. Some less popular places include, kick panels, behind the center stack (behind the audio/HVAC system), in the passenger side of the dash, etc.

[arnarn]

gano kalayo naman ang range ng trasmitter nito?

[OTEP]

Not as far as those old Cobra Units (4th floor UST Main Building to the vehicle parked on the then front parking (now its a pedestrian park).

About 3-5 cars away as you approach it on the parking lot. You can reposition the antenna wire to get better range.

[OTEP]

Not as far as those old Cobra Units (4th floor UST Main Building to the vehicle parked on the then front parking (now its a pedestrian park).

About 3-5 cars away as you approach it on the parking lot. You can reposition the antenna wire to get better range.

[guido]

hindi ko nakita dun sa pics

yung bang autolock nya, brake activated din kagaya nung mga ibang taiwan models?

[OTEP]

Nope. The autolock is ignition sensing like non-Taiwan alarms, not brake sensing.

[arnarn]

Mas ok ba to kesa sa SNY alarm? Same price din kasi.

eto yung features ng SNY:
HIGH TONE AUTOPAGE TYPE SIREN
COMPACT REMOTES W/ LEATHER KEYCHAIN & CHROME TRIMS
4 BUTTON CHROME REMOTES W/ KEY COVERS
KEY LESS ENTRY / LOCK / UNLOCK / SILENT / PANIC
BRAKE ACTIVATED CENTRAL LOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT SECURITY FEATURE)
DOOR NOTIFICATION SOUND- ALERTS YOU WHEN DOORS ARE STILL OPEN
STARTER KILL WITH ANTI-HIJACK FEATURE (2009 MODEL)
ADJUSTABLE SHOCK SENSOR SENSITIVITY WITH SILENT MODE OPTION
BONNET/ HOOD SWITCH INPUT FOR BATTERY/ ENGINE BAY SECURITY
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON!!!
STEALTH MODE - SILENT ARMING & DISARMING BUT WAILS WHEN DOORS ARE OPENED
COMPLETE- HARNESS, MANUALS, ETC...
HI INTENSITY LED LIGHT FOR ALARM INDICATOR

[JJCarEnthusiast]

ok to ah.. we use autopage in our pajero and its good too. kaya lang whenever i park near abscbn tower, hndi gumagana ang remote. so i must press (or something) that vallet switch. eto walang vallet switch kaya safe. minsan naisip ko nga, that vallet switch makes the security system of the car useless kasi pwede naman palang ma disarm using that button. mura lang sya ha, 1600 lang.. at ang ganda pa ng features.

[OTEP]

Most alarm systems won't transmit at the open parking beside The Podium also.

As for SNY, it looks pretty good on paper. But for me, I'm more into the OEM (plain-looking) transmitter. Chrome, leather, sliding covers, etc. aren't really my thing (was initially eyeing a GUDI system but the transmitter turned me off).

The other features are pretty much the same with FORCE except for the brake activated brakes (I'm not into that also, doesn't feel OEM) but it's a good feature for the forgetful set.

Trunk release is useless for me since I drive a wagon whose rear locks work with the central lock system. But its a good feature also.

As for the hood switch, it's good, but most of the hood switches that come with these Taiwan systems easily succumb to corrosion and become a source of trouble (e.g. false alarms, fail to trigger, etc.). Proper lubrication might avert failure.

And remember, a big part of a vehicle security system apart from the system itself is the quality of the install. So make sure your installer knows auto security.

[yomar]

Thanks to Dr. Rivera (OTEP), I just had this installed in my car. So far, no problems. The chirp alerts sound really "sosyal"

Jameson's really competent. Parang mani ang pagkabit. Makuwento pa hehe.

To those interested, I have a PDF version of the owner's manual of this alarm system. PM me if you would like to read it first before buying.

[jlaw888]

Mas ok ba to kesa sa SNY alarm? Same price din kasi.

eto yung features ng SNY:
HIGH TONE AUTOPAGE TYPE SIREN
COMPACT REMOTES W/ LEATHER KEYCHAIN & CHROME TRIMS
4 BUTTON CHROME REMOTES W/ KEY COVERS
KEY LESS ENTRY / LOCK / UNLOCK / SILENT / PANIC
BRAKE ACTIVATED CENTRAL LOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT SECURITY FEATURE)
DOOR NOTIFICATION SOUND- ALERTS YOU WHEN DOORS ARE STILL OPEN
STARTER KILL WITH ANTI-HIJACK FEATURE (2009 MODEL)
ADJUSTABLE SHOCK SENSOR SENSITIVITY WITH SILENT MODE OPTION
BONNET/ HOOD SWITCH INPUT FOR BATTERY/ ENGINE BAY SECURITY
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON!!!
STEALTH MODE - SILENT ARMING & DISARMING BUT WAILS WHEN DOORS ARE OPENED
COMPLETE- HARNESS, MANUALS, ETC...
HI INTENSITY LED LIGHT FOR ALARM INDICATOR

hi, i'm newbie to all these things. san merong ganito? san mabibili/pakabit? sandali lang ba pagkabit or the entire day? thanks

[arnarn]

Sa C3 cor A. bonifacio ako nagpakabit. meron nang central locks kotse mo, mga 1 hour kaya na install yung alarm. kung wala pa central locks, aabutin ng mga 3 hours.

[OTEP]

Thanks to Dr. Rivera (OTEP), I just had this installed in my car. So far, no problems. The chirp alerts sound really "sosyal"

Jameson's really competent. Parang mani ang pagkabit. Makuwento pa hehe.

To those interested, I have a PDF version of the owner's manual of this alarm system. PM me if you would like to read it first before buying.

I'm glad you're satisfied with the system. For me, it's basic but it does the job.

As for SNY system, the price quoted does not include install and other parts. Figure Php300.00 or so for it. But you have the option to have it installed elsewhere. Lots of nifty stuff to browse at C3. My colleague and I went there to check the 'talking' alarms. Kaso bulol yung salita kaya hindi na kami kumuha.