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chrisinky

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Joined: February 04, 2009

Location: Kentucky, United States

Posted: February 04, 2009 at 12:16 PM / IP Logged

The last few cars I had already had these built in, they were nice, and had large plastic covers. 100s of thousands of miles and no problems.

My latest car does not - I don't want to use the one that comes with the alarm as I've seen them rust etc quickly (I'm in the midwest). Back when I installed we used mercury switches, but I often park on hills and I'll be using this for alarm and remote start safety.

Any thoughts on an aftermarket switch thats a bit more "beefy" than the one in the DEI alarm box? Or should I just buy an oem one and mod it to fit my car?

Thanks,

Chris

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loneranger

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Joined: December 28, 2008

Posted: February 04, 2009 at 12:35 PM / IP Logged

Mercury switches work just fine when they are properly adjusted. Magnetic reed switches are another option.

Ideal - cmon dude, add to topics in a useful manner, not stuff that is obvious.

Story - Phzzzt! Hey, what happened?! ... Isn't it obvious?

Moral - Never dismiss the obvious.

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howie ll

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Joined: January 09, 2007

Location: United Kingdom

Posted: February 04, 2009 at 4:22 PM / IP Logged

DEI put Harrison switches in UK product, that and a moisture proofing spray seems to do the trick in our damp miserable climate.

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ckeeler

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Location: New Mexico, United States

Posted: February 04, 2009 at 8:18 PM / IP Logged

i lather then up really good with Permatex dielectric grease. no problems

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5440

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Posted: February 05, 2009 at 12:34 PM / IP Logged

ckeeler wrote:

i lather then up really good with Permatex dielectric grease. no problems

Thats what I did to mine. No reason for it to rust if it is done every couple of years.

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