Quick Survey: How long does alarm install take you

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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.
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Topic: Quick Survey: How long does alarm install take you

Posted By: awd_sr
Subject: Quick Survey: How long does alarm install take you
Date Posted: June 13, 2002 at 12:49 PM

I just completed an alarm install last weekend into my 2001 Cherokee. I have a Crime Guard 745i3 system by Omega. I am experienced in electronics and have installed about 3 or 4 alarm systems in the past, so I'm not really a beginner, but I'm no pro either. It took me about 8 hours to get everything in, all the sensors, hiding kill switches etc. How long does it take you all? I'm putting the same system in an Altima soon, so I was just curious. Thanks for the feedback.

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Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: June 13, 2002 at 1:15 PM

Hey awd_sr,

That's a trick question. If it's for a paying customer in a busy shop then in about two to three hours with door locks in a Cherokee 2001. I use a 455J Databus controller from DEI to control factory arm/disarm, doorlocks with driver's door priority, and domelight supervision.

If it's for me or a customer who's ready to shell out a few extra dollars then twice that time. For that price I remove the inner fender to hide the siren, all wires are passed in loom or taped with factory tape to immitate the OEM harnesses or I'll hide it in a guttet out BCM or cruise box which I place in a typical location under the dash or seat. posted_image

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: June 13, 2002 at 2:48 PM

If it's just the alarm.... about 4 hours. 6 with a remote starter/ keyless entry/ transponder bypass, etc......

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: CTMobileMedia
Date Posted: June 13, 2002 at 3:30 PM

Ditto Jeff.

Dave

CT Mobile Media

Posted By: cva2000uk
Date Posted: June 13, 2002 at 4:51 PM

depends on the alarm and vehicle.cant put a time on any vehicle.depends if it has a good loom, or a birds nest of wire .if there was a previous alarm installed it helps most of the time. as the wires have already been discovered.but sometimes it is such a mess, it seems like you are rewiring the car !

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"you wont like me, when i get angry" .

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: June 13, 2002 at 5:00 PM

I can't agree more with cva2000 about the " birds nest ". I prefer a fresh car than a car with a previously installed system for the fact that you never know what the other mofo installer did to the wires !! Fresh is always better..... right ?? posted_image

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: awd_sr
Date Posted: June 13, 2002 at 9:49 PM

thanks fellas, I think when you are doing a job for yourself, you take extra care and time because you know exactly what you want. I had fun doing it too, I just hate trying to solder underneath the steering column... thanks again

Posted By: scss
Date Posted: June 13, 2002 at 11:34 PM

It takes me from 20 min. to 2 hrs depending on car and work order

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Jando
Security Specialist
If its a Ford Dont do it