CR-V factory alarm vs. aftermarket

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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: CR-V factory alarm vs. aftermarket

Posted By: jerryh3
Subject: CR-V factory alarm vs. aftermarket
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 7:26 PM

What is everyones opinion of the Honda factory security system? One of the main reasons for getting an alarm would be for a shock sensor which the OEM doesn't have. 200+ dollars just for a glass break mic seems kind of high. If anyone has installed an aftermarket alarm in an CR-V EX please share some insight. I have installed about ten alarms before and am pretty confident with any thing that will need to be done. I am looking at the Alpine SEC-150R. I don't have any experience with Alpine alarms and would value any opinions or tips.

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 8:49 PM

The Alpine alarms are good, but the range suck on those things. Adding universal trigger devices onto the Alpine is easy and there are alot of inputs for triggers on these systems as well. The programming is a bit of a pain, but once it's done, the system usually operates flawlessly.

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

Posted By: jerryh3
Date Posted: February 12, 2004 at 2:17 PM

Anything to look out for? I saw you have to diode isolate the door triggers. Why is the relay needed for the locks?