clifford smartwindows g4 with arrow g5
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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=134481
Printed Date: July 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Topic: clifford smartwindows g4 with arrow g5
Posted By: bobby-babylon
Subject: clifford smartwindows g4 with arrow g5
Date Posted: July 05, 2013 at 12:33 AM
I have a Clifford Arrow 5.1 G5 alarm system installed in my vehicle and I recently purchased a G4 Smart Windows 4 module off of eBay. I took it to a local installer and was told that the G4 Smart Windows unit would not work with a G5 system, despite what all of Clifford's literature states regarding the backward capability of the new G5 platform with the older G4 accessories. I contacted Clifford customer support and they were not able to give me a definitive answer.
Does anyone know if a G4 Smart Windows 4 module will work with a G5 system, Arrow or otherwise? Thanks in advance.
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bobby-babylon
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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 05, 2013 at 2:32 AM
Yes it will, plugs into the white Cliffnet data port.
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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: bobby-babylon
Date Posted: July 05, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Thanks Howie. I understand that the physical connections are compatible, but what about the communication protocol? Is it a seamless interface between the G5 Arrow alarm and the G4 Smart Windows 4 module? I'm trying to determine whether to pay to have the Smart Windows module installed if there's a chance that it won't work. Thanks again.
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bobby-babylon
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 05, 2013 at 11:18 AM
No problems with "talking" to each other. Smart windows will work better but take up your only available aux output.
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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: bobby-babylon
Date Posted: July 05, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Awesome. Thanks again Howie, I'm off to the installer this afternoon to have it put in. I appreciate your help.
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bobby-babylon
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