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Car Security and Convenience / Alarm Modules

Car Alarm Modules:

2 Wire "all in one" Alarms
Keyless Entry Upgrade to an Alarm
Remote Alarm Modules

Two Wire Alarm Systems

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Two wire alarm systems
Two wire unit connections:
  • Connect one wire (labeled (-) ground) to a clean & solid vehicle ground.
  • Connect the other to a constant (+) 12 VDC source inside the vehicle, do not connect at the battery.
These may also have internal impact/motion sensors and may work fine on some older vehicles, and some are better than others, but I would recommend that you stay away from them. Two wire & many all in one systems rely on current sensing to trigger them and are prone to false alarms on most of today's vehicles, especially General Motors. Some due have additional connections and can be hard wired. Some offer many features. But the engine compartment isn't the best place for electronics anyway, especially if you can help it. And more times than not, finding an adequate location to mount a small siren can be a small job of it's own. For the small difference in price, if any, it's worth stepping up to a more popular component type system.

OEM Keyless Entry Upgrade to Alarm

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Upgrading a factory Remote Keyless Entry to an alarm system
Upgrading the factory RKE (remote keyless entry) to an alarm system usually consist of 3 more connections, 4 if you plan to inhibit the trunk/hatch pin when opened by remote, than a basic alarm without keyless entry. Some vehicles may require additional connections and parts. If the driver's door unlocks on the first press of unlock on the transmitter, and the others unlock on the second press;
  • First locate the motor leg wire of the driver's door lock actuator that shows (+) 12 VDC while unlocking. Connect this wire to the"disarm #1" wire of the alarm.
  • Next locate the motor leg wire of any other door lock actuator that shows (+) 12 VDC while unlocking during the second press of the button. Connect this wire to the "disarm #2" wire of the alarm.
  • Now locate any motor leg wire that shows (+) 12 VDC when the doors are locking. Conect this to the "arm" wire of the alarm.
  • If you intend to inhibit the trunk/hatch release during remote opening, locate the wire that shows (+) 12 VDC while opening. Connect this to the (+) positive inhibit wire of the alarm.
Note: some alarm upgrade modules may require (-) negative inputs instead of (+) positive. If this is the case you will probably need to add relays since most RKE's do not switch ground to the actuators / motors. Check your installation manual first.

Remote Alarm Modules

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Please see Basic Connections

Car Security and Convenience:

Basic Connections (inputs)
Basic Connections (outputs)
Car Alarm Modules
Car Alarm Sensors / Triggers
Door Locks
Light Flash / Illuminated Entry
Starter Interrupts
Accessories & Add-ons

Help and Additional Resources:

Alarm and Remote Start Manuals
Alarm and Remote Start Pictorials
Application Guides
Car Security & Convenience Forum
Car Security & Convenience Hot Topics
Relay Diagrams (quick reference)
Resistor Color Code Calculator
Vehicle Wiring


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