Syed Shah Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hi everyone, I currently have a T5000 fitted (the orginal Toyota fit on UK cars). I have been burnt by it once in the past - requiring the alarm ECU to be sent back to Scorpion. So now I am using the car a bit more, and knowing the system is less-than-reliable, I want to replace it. Could someone simply come and swap my Scorpion ECU for that of another alarm/immobiliser? (i.e. Making use of all existing wiring etc) Or would it require new wiring/solenoids/sensors etc (i.e. complete alarm install). Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 You will need a complete new alarm system fitted. There isn't really anything worth using from the old alarm. All the original Scorpions were dealer fitted, not factory fitted, and I have seen some really bad installations. - That's not to say they all were, but definately some are less than favourable. Modern alarms are far more reliable, just make sure you choose a good installer that can tell the difference between immobilising the car, and immobilising the dashboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Flipin' hell.....Mr. Harwood is still on the planet:p Thought you had moved to mars or something' John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 You still doing this kind of work Matt? Would feel relaxed with you doing the work. But a lot of installers do very low quality work (annoying when you cannot do it yourself). And as Foodfreak says, nice to see you still lurk the boards. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Yep, I'm still around! - Tried Mars, didn't like it... Too red! Syed, I don't get too involved with alarms anymore, but I still have access to getting them. I'd be happy to do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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