1996 Ranger alarm install w/ factory alar

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Topic: 1996 Ranger alarm install w/ factory alar

Posted By: haole
Subject: 1996 Ranger alarm install w/ factory alar
Date Posted: April 09, 2004 at 11:46 PM

Hey,

I recieved my alpine sec-150r today and immediately had some questions. I would like to integrate this alarm (its impact and motion sensors) with the factory passive alarm (locking, starter interrupt, dome light control). From the wiring charts here, it doesn't seem as though there is a factory arm/disarm input for the alpine unit to connect to. Can I just connect it to the factory lock/unlock circuits? If this is possible, would I want to install the alpine unit connecting to the GEM (dash) or the factory alarm box (extra cab)? My last total newb question is where is an acceptable location to pull the constant power source? Interior fuse box? Thank you very much for any help you can offer me!

-haole

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Posted By: haole
Date Posted: April 10, 2004 at 4:52 PM

After looking at more detailed wiring diagrams of my truck, it seems as though I could essentially cut out my old factory unit and use all the corresponding connections on the alpine unit. The only problem I think of is the amperages not being enough (200 mA). Any suggestions?

-haole

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 10, 2004 at 5:24 PM

No need to remove the OEM alarm, just piggyback the connections. It's just ecxtra work for you to take the system out when you can just leave it in and tap into the wires instead.

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

Posted By: haole
Date Posted: April 10, 2004 at 11:41 PM

Thanks for the help. So would I just use the lock/unlock wires to arm/disarm the factory unit with the alpine?