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Phenz

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Posted: November 22, 2004 at 2:10 PM / IP Logged

I have a 01 Sportage 2 door, with a factory installed "Checkmate" alarm.

It is your basic alarm with door lock/unlock feature. Again, pretty basic.

My questions is this: I would like to add a remote starter (it gets pretty cold in NY during the winter) so that I don't have to freeze outside. I would also like to have a feature that rolls up my windows when I shut off the car. To get this, do I need a new alarm system, or can I add on to my current model?

Also, since my car is a soft top convertible, and security is a concern, do they offer any sensors for the exposed back area? Meaning a sensor that will set the alarm off if someone tried to reach in?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, and I would like to be able to do the install myself.

Thanks,

PHENZ

Phenz

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Posted: November 22, 2004 at 2:12 PM / IP Logged

A remote feature would be even better. Again, I am not looking to break the bank either, but would like something good, since I have already invested in my mobile audio/video system, and would not like to have any of it stolen.

Thanks again!!

raydawg357

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Posted: November 23, 2004 at 9:13 AM / IP Logged

You need a proximity sensor. This will prot ect your car even when the top is down.

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Phenz

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Posted: November 23, 2004 at 9:14 AM / IP Logged

Is this a sensor that can be added to any alarm, or do I need a special alarm that offers this feature?

raydawg357

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Posted: November 23, 2004 at 9:47 AM / IP Logged

Yes, it can be add to any alarm. It has 4 wires: red, black, green and blue that are tapped into the wires of the same color from the shock sensor. Some alarms even have a seperate plug to accomodate this sensor.

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Phenz

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Posted: November 23, 2004 at 9:54 AM / IP Logged

raydawg357, What Alarm do you recommend i get?

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Posted: November 23, 2004 at 9:57 AM / IP Logged

I would look for something that has a lifetime warranty on the brains. Blackwidow, DEI products are good, but there warranties change. Stick with something that has a reputation, this way if something does happen to go wrong, replacement parts are available. Just about all alarms do the same thing. Some are just more popular than others.

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Phenz

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Posted: November 23, 2004 at 10:41 AM / IP Logged

Thanks for the info. I hope the install will not be too complicated. Hopefully I can disconnect the exisitng alarm, and help simplify the new install..?

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