97 gmc jimmy, reactivating factory alarm
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=103134
Printed Date: May 16, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Topic: 97 gmc jimmy, reactivating factory alarm
Posted By: drivewaydan
Subject: 97 gmc jimmy, reactivating factory alarm
Date Posted: March 17, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Have a 1997 GMC Jimmy with the factory Keyless Entry/Alarm. A Clifford alarm (Which worked fine)was in there previously and now removed. I am looking for the wiring to the valet switch and LED to the factory alarm. Does anyone know where these wires are located (Which harness)? What should I look for?
Thanks in advance
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Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: March 17, 2008 at 11:50 AM
drivewaydan wrote:
I am looking for the wiring to the valet switch and LED to the factory alarm
You are looking for information to wire the LED to a factory alarm? Maybe expanding on this question a little more might shed some light into what you are looking to do. You want to use the Clifford LED with the factory keyless entry? To my knowledge the 97 Jimmy did not have a factory alarm (could be wrong here), but even if it did, there would have been no factory alarm valet switch, nor LED. ------------- Installer, IT support, and FFL. I need less hobbies.
Posted By: drivewaydan
Date Posted: March 18, 2008 at 10:43 AM
When the truck was purchased new there was a valet switch and led. this was removed when the Clifford alarm was installed but the shop that installed it is long gone. I was just wondering if anyone knew where wiring for the alarm may be. The dealer who sold me the truck doesn't know but is MORE than willing to look - for a charge. No Thanks. If I am unable to locate these wires, could the Keyless module be removed completely without causing any issues and put the Clifford alarm back in or does the module need to stay in place?
Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: March 18, 2008 at 3:03 PM
If the truck was equipped with keyless entry from the factory, this is not an alarm. It sounds to me like there was an aftermarket (even if dealer installed) alarm system in your vehicle, then it was upgraded to a Clifford system. The factory keyless stays in place when adding an aftermarket security system, trusting it is truly a factory installed system and not a dealer installed aftermarket system.
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Installer, IT support, and FFL. I need less hobbies.
Posted By: drivewaydan
Date Posted: March 18, 2008 at 5:23 PM
The clifford is going back in. Thanks - This is a great site - will contribute soon
Posted By: brcidd
Date Posted: March 19, 2008 at 9:30 AM
I agree- I had a local dealer who would install aftermarket alarms on all his vehicles (new and used) that sat on his lot- his insurance company said that in order to insure him- he either needed a fence or the alarms. So he decided to go the alarm route- since he could "sell" them in addition to the price of the new car - it was a great deal for the dealer- get the buying public to take care of his security needs. The general public thinks these are installed at the factory- which is not true...
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Brcidd - Engineer That Does Remote Starter Installs on the side.
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