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The 540 can only be installed via digital CAN-BUS. Installation is therefore not possible for every car. Please consult the compatibility charts (PDFs) above. If your car is incompatible with the 540, it is possible that our 640 (analog-install version) may be compatible.

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The 540 has flash memory which is programmed to be compatible with specific vehicles. The 540 can only be reprogrammed with a special tool (Windows PC compatible, USB interface) that we provide to certified SCIBORG dealers in Japan.

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The 540 will not function properly or at all if its firmware was not programmed to match your car.

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There are cases where a vehicle may be changed in the same "model year," resulting in a modification to that vehicle's CAN-BUS signals, resulting in some incompatibilities. So if your car is newer than the data shown in our compatibility charts, there is the possibility our 540 may not be compatible if your car's electronics were updated by the car manufacturer. Please inquire about this prior to purchase.

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We cannot issue replacement keys for the backup battery sirens. The siren comes with 2 keys, so keep them separated in safe places. Average backup battery life is about 3 years. Backup battery sirens are warrantied for 1 year.

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Light Flash (e.g., when Arming/Disarming/Siren Blasting) varies by vehicle. Some 540-compatible cars offer no light flash function at all because they lack the appropriate CAN-BUS signals. Other cars will flash the Hazards. Yet other cars will flash the Parking Lights instead of Hazards.

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REMOTE STARTER NOTE: In Spring 2014, we become aware that some factory Remote Starters and 3rd party Remote Starters use a dedicated "Door Open" signal output wire to trick the vehicle into thinking a door has been opened after the Remote Starter shuts off the engine. This "door open" signal wire is needed to trigger the Headlights to shut off, on cars that have an Auto Light feature. The problem is that the Door Open signal will trigger our alarm systems. The SOLUTION is to turn OFF Auto Light and disconnect the remote starter's "Door Open" signal wire. In tcases where that does not work (for example, if your Remote Starter connects via CAN-BUS), you would need to Disarm before the engine shuts down (which may not be possible on some cars) or disable the remote starter altogether or simply not install our alarm.