commando fm-5000
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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=12827
Printed Date: June 01, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Topic: commando fm-5000
Posted By: equalizir
Subject: commando fm-5000
Date Posted: April 27, 2003 at 9:28 PM
just wanted to know if this is a good alarm?im bidding for one on ebay,right now its up to $51 dollars.i set my max at $65.so would this be a good deal if i get it for $65?its a brand new unit,the guy just never hooked it up.i know theres a newer version(5005),but i dont wanna pay the $165.thanks
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 27, 2003 at 9:40 PM
The alarm is only as good as the installation. If it's a good price, then go for it, but it's not going to keep your car safe if the system isn't installed properly.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: equalizir
Date Posted: April 27, 2003 at 9:54 PM
so your saying i should have a pro install it?i think i can install it as good as any "pro"can.atleast thats what ive been hearing on this site.
Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: April 27, 2003 at 10:11 PM
jeff has a point.
if you take the time to use blk eletrical tape to tape up the wiring harness and to hide the unit really well, then it will look and work like a pro did it.
make sure you hook up to the right wires and dont just wrap and tape the connections together.
if you follow these simple steps, then you should be ok.
DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WIRES WITH A METER!!!!!!!!!
do use a test light!
good luck.... ------------- Good Luck
David
Ace Security
813-376-9778
Tampa
Donate to the 12volt
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 27, 2003 at 10:12 PM
No I'm not saying that at all........ I'm saying that the alarm can be a POS but with the proper installation you can probably have the car better secured than someone who went out and bought a $ 400 system but didn't know how to install it. Quote..... I said the installation not the installer
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: equalizir
Date Posted: April 28, 2003 at 5:58 AM
ok,i appreciate the advice from everyone.ill give it a shot.ofcourse if i need help i post that too,lol.thanks again guys
Posted By: jrilla
Date Posted: April 28, 2003 at 7:32 PM
The unit is actually pretty nice, I had one in my car and it is now in my moms car since I upgraded. The only problem I had with it was the crank time. If the car didnt start the first time, then the crank time automatically increases and on my car the car only needed a split second to fire up the second time so the unit engaged my starter too long, but other than that I was very happy with it.
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J Rilla
Owner/Installer
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