2017 Honda Civic EX. Car alarm or not?

[CarsOverMotorcycles]

I am still not sure after reading articles if the 2017 Honda Civic EX has a car alarm or not built into it as a default/standard feature. I did not buy any extras from the dealer.

If a thief breaks my car windows, will a car alarm turn on? If a thief breaks into the doors when it is locked, with a car alarm turn on? If someone bumps, moves, or hits my vehicle when it is parked, will a car alarm go off?

Thank you!

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[CarsOverMotorcycles]

No one knows the answer to this question???????????????

 

[davidgostbo]

If someone bumps, hits, or moves your car the car alarm will not go off.
If someone smashes your window your car alarm will not go off.
If someone smashes the window then opens your door then the alarm will go off.

 

[CarsOverMotorcycles]

If someone bumps, hits, or moves your car the car alarm will not go off.
If someone smashes your window your car alarm will not go off.
If someone smashes the window then opens your door then the alarm will go off.

THANK YOU. Basically, if someone opens any of the doors without the key, the car alarm will go off in the EX or higher trims of the 2017 Honda Civic??

 

[davidgostbo]

THANK YOU. Basically, if someone opens any of the doors without the key, the car alarm will go off in the EX or higher trims of the 2017 Honda Civic??

If the car was locked yes

 

[tacthecat]

Easy way to test:

Roll down a window.
Shut and lock car - lights should flash indicating alarm is activated.
Move the fob more than 6 feet away from the car.
Reach in open window and unlock/open door - the alarm will sound (horn will start beeping).
Reacquire fob to unlock car to stop horn.

Hood and trunk are also wired to sound alarm if forced open when car is locked.

Also car will not stay running if started without a "registered key". A thief cannot drive away the car without the correct key or fob.

 

[davidgostbo]

Easy way to test:

Roll down a window.
Shut and lock car - lights should flash indicating alarm is activated.
Move the fob more than 6 feet away from the car.
Reach in open window and unlock/open door - the alarm will sound (horn will start beeping).
Reacquire fob to unlock car to stop horn.

Hood and trunk are also wired to sound alarm if forced open when car is locked.

Also car will not stay running if started without a "registered key". A thief cannot drive away the car without the correct key or fob.

No your wrong about that, once the engine has started(push button start) it will continue to run even without key nearby until the car ispowered off.

So in essence a theif can drive away with a car with a engine running in first place. They just wouldn't beable to turn it on again if they accidently turned it off as they have no keys.

 

[deliriousfoodie]

The answer you want: It doesn't come with Alarm you would have to purchase that option from the dealership.
The answer I want to say: If Chuck Norris side kicked your car and you did not hear it, you won't have a car.

 

[bembol]

THANK YOU. Basically, if someone opens any of the doors without the key, the car alarm will go off in the EX or higher trims of the 2017 Honda Civic??

That's basically how most factory alarm works.

That's why find them useless. Frankly they're just annoying when they go off and no one really cares.

 

[SilverGhost]

No your wrong about that, once the engine has started(push button start) it will continue to run even without key nearby until the car ispowered off.

So in essence a theif can drive away with a car with a engine running in first place. They just wouldn't beable to turn it on again if they accidently turned it off as they have no keys.

Ive noticed that if I leave my EXT running then go inside and return without the key a message if flashing that no key is present.Not sure what will happen if it's driven though.

 

[CarsOverMotorcycles]

That's basically how most factory alarm works.

That's why find them useless. Frankly they're just annoying when they go off and no one really cares.

Another question: Do ALL new cars nowadays have factory alarms installed?

 

[tacthecat]

No your wrong about that, once the engine has started(push button start) it will continue to run even without key nearby until the car ispowered off.

So in essence a theif can drive away with a car with a engine running in first place. They just wouldn't beable to turn it on again if they accidently turned it off as they have no keys.

The response was intended to address the original question which was if car was locked and alarmed...
I assumed it was not running, which should only happen with a remote start - the alarm should still go off if the doors are forced open.
Then on the other hand, if someone just breaks out a window and crawls in without opening a door they could drive off without the alarm sounding. etc, etc

 

[corbygray528]

The response was intended to address the original question which was if car was locked and alarmed...
I assumed it was not running, which should only happen with a remote start - the alarm should still go off if the doors are forced open.
Then on the other hand, if someone just breaks out a window and crawls in without opening a door they could drive off without the alarm sounding. etc, etc

I don't think the car lets you drive if you don't have the key with you if you started the car remotely.

 

[davidgostbo]

I don't think the car lets you drive if you don't have the key with you if you started the car remotely.

It does. Trust me, you can try it for yourself around the neighborhood.

 

[Draken187]

If someone bumps, hits, or moves your car the car alarm will not go off.
If someone smashes your window your car alarm will not go off.
If someone smashes the window then opens your door then the alarm will go off.

Ya learned this the hard way.. Always thought the car getti g hit would trip the alarm.. Not on my civic but my neighbor backed into my wifes accord last week and left a pretty large dent.. F$$$$$ wont own up to it..

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