car alarm missing remotes

I recently purchased a 1987 car with an older alarm installed called the Enforcer 100 made by Seco-Larm (see http://www.seco-larm.com/). The alarm did not come with any remotes and the company no longer sells the one button remote replacement fob (part no. SK-911T). So far the only place I have been able to locate a used replacement remote is on eBay for approximately $22.00; see http://www./itm/310311362099?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619. However, I am reluctant to spend $22.00 for a remote only to learn that my system is inoperable. Do any of you know where I can locate a replacement remote or universal remote that may work with my system? Much thanks. -Marc

The safest bet would be to throw away the existing alarm and add a new one. As you rightly said no point in laying out that money especially as the "new" remote might still not work, also the siren and any hood switches would have failed by now. Ain't no such beast as a universal remote, the crooks would love it.

x2 with Howie. Basic alarm systems are so inexpensive today that's it's not even worth trying to find parts for an older system.

I realize that new systems are not expensive... I just thought I would try to troubleshoot the existing system first. Thanks for your thoughts.

hey mark!,

have you ever installed an alarm?

what is the extent of your wiring capabilities for automotive accessories?

(BTW, i am possibly headed somewhere with these Qs)

yuk

quiet rural missouri, near KC.

If your system moves you physically and not emotionally, you have wasted your money.

oooops, i meant Marc. sorryyuk

quiet rural missouri, near KC.

If your system moves you physically and not emotionally, you have wasted your money.

Is this called doing a Howard diplomatically?

Huh?yuk

quiet rural missouri, near KC.

If your system moves you physically and not emotionally, you have wasted your money.

o i c. duh.

i just got outta bed and my brain in still waking.

yuk

quiet rural missouri, near KC.

If your system moves you physically and not emotionally, you have wasted your money.

itsyuk wrote: hey mark!, have you ever installed an alarm? what is the extent of your wiring capabilities for automotive accessories? (BTW, i am possibly headed somewhere with these Qs)

So, I work on my cars quite a bit. I take care of all the routine maintenance on them - such as pads/rotors, suspension, all fluids, etc. I also tackle most minor fixes and some minor electrical work (running new grounds/relays/etc.). I haven't installed an alarm before, but think I could. However, this car may not be a keeper, isn't a threat to be stolen, and is a convertible. Unfortunately, when people want to steal something out of a convertible they just slit the roof. I don't want that to happen, so I will likely just leave the doors unlocked and the car empty. I also don't think this car is a threat to be stolen as it is a very basic, daily driver '87 BMW vert. I like the car, but need to spend my time, money, and efforts wisely. For now, I am working on mechanical/electrical fixes that make a difference in how the car runs.