average time to install alarm/starters

What is the average time its takes to do a new remote starter with alarm install?  I just did a 2002 Ford SportTrack with transponder key.  The install took me 6+ hours and that included the door locks, hood pin switch, dome supervision etc...  I've done maybe 10 different installs and none have been on the same make or model.  I don't use scotch locks for wires I tap into.  I solder them.

Also, how much time should it take on a vehicle that I have already done before?  It must be easier knowing where wires are and how interior panels come apart.  And does it make much of a difference if it is just an alarm or remote start but not both?

6 + hours is not bad if the quality is there . I would usually take about 5 hours to do that vehicle with all the goodies that the customer wants. Better to have the installation done right the first time than having it come back and take up even more time to trouble shoot and take everything apart that you ohhh so oo cleaverly hidden.

BTW: Wathc out with these Ford's as they are infamous for the dreaded 30 - 45 minute falsing that happens because of the GEM module or the power door locks don't work because you need to wake up the GEM to activate the locks.

I now only use AST Ultrastarters.  I was using any brand I could get my hands on but like the program options of the Ultrastarters.  They also seem to have super long range.  I just do it for friends or as a gift.  My real job is working on heavy equipment.

But the fun stuff is remote starters...

I dont like the way the shock sensor is programed either.  I just turn it off.  I hope they change that.  Haven't had any broken antennas yet but do like them because thats where the led and program button are.

My buddy had a remote starter/alarm put in his S10 Blazer by either Best Buy or Circuit City.  They didn't install the hood pin safety.  What did that save them 10 minutes?  Even less for people who have already installed one.

I average around 2-4hrs for an Alarm and 4-6hrs for an Alarm/RS combo.

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