aps-996a into 97 Tahoe 4 door

I'm wanting to install the 996a into my truck and have a couple questions.

1) It's already cold here so I would like to install the remote start some night after work and complete the alarm portion of it within a couple weeks when I have a little more time.  Is there a problem with this or anything that I should know?

2) Is there a way to tie into the existing factory keyless entry system to utilize their single/double unlock?  Is that necessary or does the unit do that too with or without relays?

3) What's the difference between the 996, 996a, 996c, etc?

4) There are several unused output channels so it appears for my unit in the manual.  I was thinking of maybe installing an anti-carjack device that would throw a relay to kill the fuel pump from away from the vehicle.  Is this horribly unwise?  Illegal?  Even still...any suggestions on the wiring?  Any other neat things to do with the extra channels?

I'll think up more.

Thanks,

Mark

1) i dont think so...some of the audiovox alarms have to be installed full in order to have the remote start working, we sell audiovox alarms and i have installed several of them...but we dont have the 996

2)i dont think you need a double pulse to unlock your doors...im almost sure you dont, but if you do, there should be a wire on the lock/unlock harness coming off the alarm brain that will output a 2nd unlock pulse if you press the unlock button twice

3)i dont know

4)i would not recommend the fuel pump thing.  as far as your extra channels, you could buy a window module which would automatically roll your windows up for you when you set your alarm, and while ur alarm is set, you could crack them...or roll them all the way down.  or u could use for a trunk pop...but u dont have a trunk, im just sayin what it could be used for.  maybe you could use it to trigger ur headlights everytime you hit the button for that option,  you could have a little fun flashing ur headlights at people who walk in front of your vehicle! lol

In general I agree with the last reply.  I have installed well over 50+ 996's within the past year.

1) The "alarm" portion of the install is not that time consuming.  Keep in mind that you alread have to use the wires in the ignition harness for the remote start.  The additional work for the "alarm" is only the door locks, door trigger, the remote start switch, and the momentary switch.  It would be worth the time to complete the entire installation.

2) Unfortunately there is not an effective way to tap into the factory keyless entry to utilize the unlock features.  The 996 does have that same capability, but it does require an additional relay to perform the function.  The installation manual details how to wire the relay for this feature.

3) I have not heard of the APS-996a or APS-996c.  I would double check your source to make sure that information is accurate.

4) Lastly, I would not touch the fuel system as well.  You are installating an electical device, which could void factory warranties if there were a problem.  The output channels can be used for any number of things, and Audiovox offers so many because the 996 is there top of the line model for the Prestige series alarms.  Some of my typical installations for the options include: window roll up/down, mercury sensors, microwave (prox ) sensors, glass breaking sensors, tilt switches, garage door openers, etc.

Thanks for the replies.  I hadn't heard of the 996c either until I saw it mentioned in one of the forums.  The only reason that I could think of not to do the fuel pump cut-off was in case of the relay failing that your car wouldn't run...which I guess would be a good reason to carry a spare.  Any other suggestions for a remote engine kill that doesn't involve the fuel delivery system?

Mark

DanDan is right on target, and I'm interested in getting the 996a.  I will have to check with my distributor.

I hope all the feedback is helpful......good luck