[Rsevo]

I have a 2014 MDX ADV/ENT

I read that it should have a factory alarm system, but am unsure exactly what is protected.
- does it have multiple start blocking (ignition/ fuel/ startermotor block)
- does it have glass/window breakage detection
- does it have interior radar detection
- does it have jack-up, tow detection?

Any info greatly appreciated.

 

[T1TO]

I'm sure it has the basic functions like any alarm.


Ignition/fuel cut-off switch
glass sensor
motion detection


Not sure on how good the quality factory alarm is but I went with Viper security alarm with remote starter.

 

[chaim120]

what does the factory alarm do?

I have a 2017 MDX w/ advance pkg.
I recently woke up to see my MDX resting on soda crates, wheels and tires gone and the rear passenger window smashed. I am wondering with all that movement and glass breaking, why the alarm did not sound.
Should the alarm have sounded? The dealer did not have much to say.
Does acura offer a motion sensor or glass breakage sensor?

 

[awilliams848]

Wow that's crazy!

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[mrgold35]

No glass break or motion sensors for the factory alarm. Only if they broke the window and then opened the door will cause the factory alarm to go off. I think Acura alarms only have an ignition immobilizer and door sensors.

I went with a front/rear dash cam on my MDX and added two sets of wheel locks (aftermarket 20" rims). I did have a Viper alarm with motion, glass break, and remote start for the kid's TSX for High school; but, it would drain the battery sometimes and require constant tweaking to work properly.

I would go with an aftermarket alarm that will send you an alert on the FOB and smartphone at the same time. Extra wheel locks and front/rear dash cam wouldn't hurt either since they know where you live.

 

[mdxstang]

I realize that if someone wants to steal my vehicle or remove components they can and if I hear car alarms going off I ignore it since 99% of the time it's a false alarm - usually with the dufus owner standing next to it allowing the alarm to continue to sound while they're standing right there - probably to feel like they're getting some use out of their expensive alarm.

For those reasons I just make sure I have theft insurance.