removing or disabling 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=128342
Printed Date: May 23, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Topic: removing or disabling alarm
Posted By: tozier9
Subject: removing or disabling alarm
Date Posted: August 24, 2011 at 2:41 PM
I have a 1996 jeep cherokee with an avital champion mark 2 alarm.
This model: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=119545&KW=the12volt
Now I have been getting a battery drain and am cleaning up the jeep. I have no need for this alarm and figured I would like to take this out of the equation. Either way I want it gone.
So there are a ton of wires coming out of that box and I have no idea what to do with them.
Replies:
Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: August 24, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Pretty simple, follow the wires and remove them. Not much more to tell except you may need to reconnect the starter wire if it has a kill relay...
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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services
Posted By: tozier9
Date Posted: August 24, 2011 at 3:11 PM
How would I know if there is a kill relay?
Posted By: ropuma
Date Posted: August 24, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Alarms do not drain battery , check if battery is ok. check the charging system.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: August 24, 2011 at 6:06 PM
Do a draw current check on your battery with a DMM set to amps, should be 40-60 milliamps.
Then find and disconnect the alarm's power fuse, probably on a red wire, bet there's no difference. As the previous poster said, alarms don't drain the battery, only the LED drains and if you use that vehicle every 2 days or so, no difference. Bet the battery has had it or on vehicle of that age, a faulty door, tailgate or hood switch is the culprit.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: tozier9
Date Posted: August 24, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Thanks, the battery is new. The alarm has two leds which have not been a problem in the past or probably isn't now. I will try to charge it and see if the lights stay on when doors are closed. I am also suspecting alternator.
Can I just remove a fuse for the alarm?
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: August 25, 2011 at 2:53 AM
Yes, on the red wire then see if it starts. If not then you will have a starter cut, either internally via the alarm or externally via a relay. Just solder together the two cut ends of the starter wire.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
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