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fatgotti 
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I think I know alot about car audio & video. (key word: THINK)  But I am a total dumb ass when it comes to car security is their any reading materials, books, DVD's, etc. that I need to get to really learn alarms. I am up for any suggestions. 
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daniel2002p 
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they best way I think to learn alarms, is to actually do them.  no amount of literature is enough untill you actually get your hand dirty doing one of these.  I would suggest getting a alarm and trying to put it into your own car, and if you get stuck on something this is the best website to help you through it.
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jrilla 
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I second that. I would also recommend learning remote starters along with alarms since there is not much more work involved than installing just an alarm.
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daniel2002p 
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jrilla wrote:
I second that. I would also recommend learning remote starters along with alarms since there is not much more work involved than installing just an alarm.

Very good point I forgot to make.  You only have about three of four more wires to do.

2005 Toyota Corolla S
    1.8L VVT-i I-4
Always double check your wires with a DMM!!!
Do Not Use A Test Light!!!
MECP Certified Installer!
Best Buy 665 - IN IT TO WIN IT! TEAM MOBLE!
fatgotti 
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I have put on a few alarms but when it is time for the locks or trunk popper I am lost..  I am glad I found this forum cause when it comes to alarms I would just be stuck. I put one on a GM and with the positive door locks I figured it out but no such luck with the hatch release.  I tried a ford and almost set the car on fire.. 
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BChillin83 
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i agree with everyone. when i got my job as an installer all i did was decks, amps, and speakers and such for a loooooong time.i wanted to do alarms and i felt i was ready for something new. all the co-workers didnt think i was but when i went out and actually bought an alarm and did my own install i was ALOT more knowledgeable when it came to alarms and learned a hell of a lot because it was a remote start too. when i was stuck on somethin, sure i asked them for help, but i think i also earned a little more respect from them. i was more capable than what they thought.

damn it felt good too, nothing like doing the install yourself and knowing how it was installed. unlike someone else dropping there car off and not knowing how it was installed.

you get great satisfaction when you know you can do an alarm yourself. most people get overwhelmed with all them damn wires and are just not capable with doing an install.

daniel2002p 
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as always PRACTICE MAKES YOU BETTER and asking for help when you are stuck is jut the wise thing to do.
2005 Toyota Corolla S
    1.8L VVT-i I-4
Always double check your wires with a DMM!!!
Do Not Use A Test Light!!!
MECP Certified Installer!
Best Buy 665 - IN IT TO WIN IT! TEAM MOBLE!
fatgotti 
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Thanks you guys for all the help.  I am sure you will be hearing from me with all sorts of ? about locks!!!
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daniel2002p 
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bring it on, that is why we are here for.
2005 Toyota Corolla S
    1.8L VVT-i I-4
Always double check your wires with a DMM!!!
Do Not Use A Test Light!!!
MECP Certified Installer!
Best Buy 665 - IN IT TO WIN IT! TEAM MOBLE!

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