Xenos or Autocop ??

nikunj_cal · 28th May 2007, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Epic

Hi Nikunj,

Ive never heard of the 'Failsafe 175 4A' from Xenos. Are you sure that it is a Xenos product? Atleast the model number mentioned by you is not on their website, ofcourse unless its a new product from Xenos. Either ways, what are the features offered by the system you have installed?

Epic

Hi yes it is a Xenos product , cause the Guy who did the install had Xenos written all over his shirt , I have a small snap of a part of the box, i will upload it once i reach home ...

gbpscars · 29th May 2007, 16:38

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Originally Posted by nikunj_cal

Hi yes it is a Xenos product , cause the Guy who did the install had Xenos written all over his shirt

!!! duh !!! is that a great sense of humour or sense of consumerism?

nikunj_cal · 30th May 2007, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epic

Hi Nikunj,

Ive never heard of the 'Failsafe 175 4A' from Xenos. Are you sure that it is a Xenos product? Atleast the model number mentioned by you is not on their website, ofcourse unless its a new product from Xenos. Either ways, what are the features offered by the system you have installed?

Epic

Here you go :-

BUSA · 30th May 2007, 10:53

I installed Autocop XS on my Swift VDi yesterday. Quite a good system IMHO, the doors lock as soon as the ignition is turned and unlock on turning the key off. There was reverse horn in the car with the system which i got disabled.

tsk1979 · 30th May 2007, 10:59

Some points which you need to consider.
You can get the best the most wonderful security system, and still have false alarms by dime a dozen.
The culprit is not your security system but the door light system.
Most security systems(Xenos, Vision, Autocop etc.,) tap on to the automatic door light system.
When you open your door a simple switch gets activated, which tells that the door is open. Over an extended period of time these switches get loose, and you have false alarms creeping in.
A good way to check this out is this.
Set the cabin light to the middle position, i.e. it glows when doors are open. Then drive over a very rough road.
Does it flicker?
If it does this means that one of your switch is faulty or loose.
It could be one of the 4 doors, the hatch, or the bonnet. Happy hunting.

Before you throw out your security system, check these switches, you may spend 5000 more and be struck with the same problem has before. As they say, the chain is as strong as its weakest link.

Hope this helps

nikunj_cal · 30th May 2007, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Some points which you need to consider.
You can get the best the most wonderful security system, and still have false alarms by dime a dozen.
The culprit is not your security system but the door light system.
Most security systems(Xenos, Vision, Autocop etc.,) tap on to the automatic door light system.
When you open your door a simple switch gets activated, which tells that the door is open. Over an extended period of time these switches get loose, and you have false alarms creeping in.
A good way to check this out is this.
Set the cabin light to the middle position, i.e. it glows when doors are open. Then drive over a very rough road.
Does it flicker?
If it does this means that one of your switch is faulty or loose.
It could be one of the 4 doors, the hatch, or the bonnet. Happy hunting.

Before you throw out your security system, check these switches, you may spend 5000 more and be struck with the same problem has before. As they say, the chain is as strong as its weakest link.

Hope this helps

Hey that is great advise , I will try out the same for my Old Indica today itself !!

adman77 · 5th June 2007, 12:56

Go for Autocop. It's tried and tested. Better still, go for a Micro VBB if you have the dough.

shailu · 5th June 2007, 14:59

go for Autocop....xenos service sucks

kkdelhi · 5th June 2007, 23:26

Would anyone care to advise if installing autocop or xenos on the Swift will invalidate the car's electrical warranty? Because I keep hearing that if you install any anti-theft other than the MGA Nippon, Maruti will not be responsible nor repair under warranty if the electrical system of the car fails.

But then...does it really matter if it invalidates the warranty? I mean, how costly could the parts of the system be even if it goes out of order (a big IF)?

CARtik · 7th June 2007, 15:08

Recently replaced by Minda with Xenos, based on feedback from this forum. Minda had a much better range than xenos, but was unable to get a model with immobiliser & sensors. (they didnt have stock). Tried evaluating autocop too, but have been reading too many failure stories about autocop. besides the remote looks a bit ugly..

Anyone knows where I could find a good gsm based car security / tracking device in Bangalore / Chennai?

looking for something like the one on Amsaki HomSafe Limited . Have been speaking to a lady at their delhi office, they dont have dealers in the south, and are least intersted in couriering the device across..

TNAWAYAJ · 13th June 2007, 13:48

Does anyone know the contact number for Xenos in Bangalore? Do hey send an engineer over to fix the kit?

CARtik · 13th June 2007, 17:48

They're based at coimbatore. but they have their engineers in most of the good dealers. Got mine fitted at Radio Warehouse Chennai. Look for a dealer at Bangalore, and he should have a Xenos guy..

Xenos -Contact/Feedback

rohan_fonseca · 14th June 2007, 01:36

Had used Autocop for a long time on 2 cars. Sensors started giving problems after a few years. A.S.S was good. Using xenos now without the sensors mainly as a central locking option. Got it fitted at the dealer itself so dunno wether its MGA. No major probs as yet just the occassional time a motor has a bad day. Opted for the xenos this time round as the remote looked better

mobike008 · 3rd September 2007, 17:31

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Originally Posted by BUSA

I installed Autocop XS on my Swift VDi yesterday. Quite a good system IMHO, the doors lock as soon as the ignition is turned and unlock on turning the key off. There was reverse horn in the car with the system which i got disabled.

Busa, how much this costed you? A friend of mine from Mumbai is looking for a security alarm system for his Fiat Petra, do you recommend this brand and model? Also, what is its price and where you got it from?

BUSA · 3rd September 2007, 17:45

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Busa, how much this costed you? A friend of mine from Mumbai is looking for a security alarm system for his Fiat Petra, do you recommend this brand and model? Also, what is its price and where you got it from?

Hey Mobike it costed me Rs. 3500/-
Yes i recommend the brand and model, its very nice and hs no problems so far, Gods grace.
I got it from Andheri(E) Guru Nanak Petrol Pump.

30th May 2007, 10:53	#34
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,127 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	I installed Autocop XS on my Swift VDi yesterday. Quite a good system IMHO, the doors lock as soon as the ignition is turned and unlock on turning the key off. There was reverse horn in the car with the system which i got disabled.
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30th May 2007, 10:59	#35
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,693 Thanked: 23,481 Times View My Garage	Some points which you need to consider. You can get the best the most wonderful security system, and still have false alarms by dime a dozen. The culprit is not your security system but the door light system. Most security systems(Xenos, Vision, Autocop etc.,) tap on to the automatic door light system. When you open your door a simple switch gets activated, which tells that the door is open. Over an extended period of time these switches get loose, and you have false alarms creeping in. A good way to check this out is this. Set the cabin light to the middle position, i.e. it glows when doors are open. Then drive over a very rough road. Does it flicker? If it does this means that one of your switch is faulty or loose. It could be one of the 4 doors, the hatch, or the bonnet. Happy hunting. Before you throw out your security system, check these switches, you may spend 5000 more and be struck with the same problem has before. As they say, the chain is as strong as its weakest link. Hope this helps
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5th June 2007, 12:56	#37
adman77 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 383 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Go for Autocop. It's tried and tested. Better still, go for a Micro VBB if you have the dough.
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5th June 2007, 14:59	#38
shailu BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: coimbatore Posts: 122 Thanked: 21 Times	go for Autocop....xenos service sucks
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5th June 2007, 23:26	#39
kkdelhi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 235 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Would anyone care to advise if installing autocop or xenos on the Swift will invalidate the car's electrical warranty? Because I keep hearing that if you install any anti-theft other than the MGA Nippon, Maruti will not be responsible nor repair under warranty if the electrical system of the car fails. But then...does it really matter if it invalidates the warranty? I mean, how costly could the parts of the system be even if it goes out of order (a big IF)?
	() Thanks

7th June 2007, 15:08	#40
CARtik BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 64 Thanked: Once	Recently replaced by Minda with Xenos, based on feedback from this forum. Minda had a much better range than xenos, but was unable to get a model with immobiliser & sensors. (they didnt have stock). Tried evaluating autocop too, but have been reading too many failure stories about autocop. besides the remote looks a bit ugly.. Anyone knows where I could find a good gsm based car security / tracking device in Bangalore / Chennai? looking for something like the one on Amsaki HomSafe Limited . Have been speaking to a lady at their delhi office, they dont have dealers in the south, and are least intersted in couriering the device across..
	() Thanks

13th June 2007, 13:48	#41
TNAWAYAJ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 82 Thanked: 127 Times	Does anyone know the contact number for Xenos in Bangalore? Do hey send an engineer over to fix the kit?
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13th June 2007, 17:48	#42
CARtik BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 64 Thanked: Once	They're based at coimbatore. but they have their engineers in most of the good dealers. Got mine fitted at Radio Warehouse Chennai. Look for a dealer at Bangalore, and he should have a Xenos guy.. Xenos -Contact/Feedback
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14th June 2007, 01:36	#43
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Had used Autocop for a long time on 2 cars. Sensors started giving problems after a few years. A.S.S was good. Using xenos now without the sensors mainly as a central locking option. Got it fitted at the dealer itself so dunno wether its MGA. No major probs as yet just the occassional time a motor has a bad day. Opted for the xenos this time round as the remote looked better
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