hiding alarm/starter

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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=139487
Printed Date: May 05, 2024 at 11:05 AM

Topic: hiding alarm/starter

Posted By: briandye
Subject: hiding alarm/starter
Date Posted: September 28, 2015 at 2:10 PM

I had a Viper (I think it was a 5704y or something) 2 way alarm/remote start system on my Crown Vic a couple years back. I loved the features, 2 way remote with the screen, etc and I would like to get my girlfriend the same one for Christmas this year, I'm sure it's a newer model by now, but the same 2-way alarm/remote starter.

My question is, can I have it installed, and not use it until then? I want to get it installed sometime before Christmas but not actually use it so she won't know it's there, and give her the remote in a little present box on Christmas morning.

She has a 2009 Ford Fusion, the key has the remote built in, lock/unlock/trunk/panic buttons if it matters.

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2006 Explorer XLT
2009 Ford Fusion SEL

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Posted By: Ween
Date Posted: September 28, 2015 at 6:04 PM

Should be able to have it installed. Passive arming would definitely require the unit to be placed in valet mode, active probably not. Have them not install the antenna as it has a connector to allow for removal/replacement. Box up the remotes and antenna for Christmas. Install antenna and it's all good.

Posted By: racerjames76
Date Posted: September 29, 2015 at 9:04 AM

Our shop does this all the time. Depending on the cars headliner and the size of the antenna it may be able to just be shoved up in the edge so it will work Christmas morning. You may need to pull it down and stick it on the glass for the advertised range after the surprise.

I spend the whole week after Christmas pulling antennas down LOL posted_image

Talk to your install shop. They should work with ya!

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To master and control electricity is perfection. *evil laugh*

Posted By: briandye
Date Posted: September 29, 2015 at 5:00 PM

Ha, that's great that it's common. Thought I had a great original idea here lmao.

Thanks for the tips guys, I didn't even think of the antenna so thanks for reminding me, but her mirror is pretty big with the auto dimming module and whatnot behind it, she probably wouldn't even notice an antenna there unless the blue light flashed when it's in that mode you mentioned.

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2006 Explorer XLT
2009 Ford Fusion SEL