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kel789

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Posted: June 19, 2004 at 9:12 AM / IP Logged

I have a basic 7yr old Clifford alarm on my car. I would like to add a remote starter and a trunk-pop controller. First I would like to focus on remote starter. Can I purchase a universal remote starter and added onto my current car alarm or I must purchase a Clifford remote starter to add onto my car alarm? Can I purchase a LCD remote as a new master controller as well? Thanks.

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Posted: June 19, 2004 at 3:01 PM / IP Logged

you can upgrade to a Responder remote ONLY if your unit is an ESP2 model. I doubt if it will be, being 7 years old. If you like Clifford and the old unit owes you nothing, why not just spring for a new hybrid unit that will do everything you want instead of scabbing modules onto an old one?

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kel789

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Posted: June 19, 2004 at 6:36 PM / IP Logged

You are right about getting a new alarm system. I am a newbie on this area and am currently reading about installing remote starter. Should I remove the entire alarm system and install a new deluxe system or should I just remove the brain of the alarm system and use the connected wires on the new car alarm? I have a hood lock on my car that requires a key to unlock the hood. Does it connect to my car alarm? How do I find the brain of the alarm? What is a hybrid? Thanks.

Steve #1

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Posted: June 21, 2004 at 2:22 AM / IP Logged

What model is the Clifford? If it's a 700IQ, 800IQ, or 900IQ it's a better alarm than anything you could buy today (except maybe a G5 Clifford). Adding a RS or a trunk pop to these is simple.

kel789

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Posted: June 21, 2004 at 4:20 PM / IP Logged

Unfortunately I do not know the model of it. Can it be any good considering that it is 7yr old system? Is there a way to check it?

97gss

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Posted: June 22, 2004 at 4:21 PM / IP Logged

If you know where the alarm brain is mounted, it will be written on it. I have a 700IQ myself that I've had for the past 6 years and haven't had problems with it.

kel789

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Posted: June 23, 2004 at 10:55 PM / IP Logged

Thanks for the info, I found the microprocessor. It’s Clifford Sabre II. I have searched the internet and found that Clifford Sabre II is a basic alarm.

There is some type of black jelly glue that glues the microprocessor against the interior side of the wall. Do you know what this might be?

kel789

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Posted: June 23, 2004 at 10:56 PM / IP Logged

Thanks for the info, I found the microprocessor. It’s Clifford Sabre II. I have searched the internet and found that Clifford Sabre II is a basic alarm.

There is some type of black jelly glue that glues the microprocessor against the interior side of the wall. Do you know what this might be?

dei user

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Posted: June 26, 2004 at 1:58 AM / IP Logged

best suggestion get new clifford avantguard 5 tons of features and security and remote start. personally one of my favorites and most often sold and installed love it

dei user

Steve #1

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Posted: June 26, 2004 at 2:19 AM / IP Logged

The Sabre II is a solid alarm and as good as any mid level alarm you could buy today. Unfortunately I believe it only has one auxiliary output so you could add a trunk release or a remote start. One other option would be to find a Clifford "garage door opener" and a 12 channel remote. Both can be found on eBay for decent prices, and would give you three additional outputs for a total of 4.

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