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Viper glass break sensor??

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by my2nd4runner, Jan 5, 2023.

  1. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:54 PM
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    my2nd4runner

    my2nd4runner [OP] New Member

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    (Too bad there's not a forum for Vehicle Security)
    So I bought my 4Runner in September last year and the Viper security system came with it.
    I went to Viper's website and there were 4or5 in Austin. I either called or went by all of them and they don't sell Viper any more.
    Last week I was in Houston and the first dealer I called said Come On Down! So I went to 1710 West Loop North and I'm not from Houston, it was a real nail biter...the traffic I mean.
    The owner greeted me, then after that it was yack, yack, yack. They took my 4Runner around back and assessed what I had installed. The owner came back and said "...lock, unlock. No security" and proceeded to try and upsell me to an updated system for $250 with "Security" and it cost me $35 for their time. I left them in my rear view mirror.
    I wondered about the thing by the windshield and why he didn't tell me about it.


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  2. Jan 7, 2023 at 4:33 AM
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    JT4RN

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    That looks like the extended range antenna.
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2023 at 4:00 AM
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    my2nd4runner

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    I'm going to have to take out the glove box and root around till I find that cable because the OEM power
    antenna is still operational. I've seen in-line signal boosters, and other signal boosters are replacing the
    installed antennas. I really don't think it is plugged into the back of the original AM/FM CD radio.
    I will also inspect the Viper module to see if there is a similar cable going into it.
     
  4. Jan 11, 2023 at 9:29 AM
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    my2nd4runner

    my2nd4runner [OP] New Member

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    Yes I did find out a lot when I looked under the dashboard. JT4RN is correct, it is an extended range antenna for
    the Viper system. There is a good look in the photo where the C is where it enters the brain. This Viper system was made in May 2019 and there is no security like glass break sensor or alarm. It is a model 2101

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