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’03 F150, APS-996a

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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=33106
Printed Date: May 09, 2025 at 8:59 PM


Topic: ’03 F150, APS-996a

Posted By: Cptbrainiac
Subject: ’03 F150, APS-996a
Date Posted: June 01, 2004 at 3:25 PM

I’m still in the process of installing an Audiovox APS-996a in my truck (off and on for a month now)…

I just found out that the backup battery I purchased for it (a DEI – I don’t remember the model number), will not work with this unit.  Does anyone know of one that will?

Also, I have a question regarding routing the cables through the grommet in the firewall.  It’s an ’03 F150 automatic and there’s an existing hole there for the manual transmission option.

My question is – what’s to stop someone from just popping the driver’s side window, immediately reaching in and cutting every cable routed through that hole?

I’m pulling power for the alarm from the ignition harness, so my  alarm will still be powered, but if they cut the wire going to the siren (and it goes silent), what good does that really do?  I would imagine that someone has an effective cure for this.

I’ve already looked for a more suitable place to drill another hole to no avail.  Locking the hood, hiding the siren, etc. doesn’t seem to be of much use if someone can just cut the wire going through this hole.

Finally, how would I tie in 1 (or maybe two) piezo’s into this setup?

Thanks in advance!!



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Bill



Replies:

Posted By: ranquist
Date Posted: June 01, 2004 at 3:37 PM
does the alarm have the option to use the factory horn? Its alott harder to reach those wires. If not , pull up your carpet on the drivers side there are rubber groumets you could use there. After you route the wires spray them with undercoat to hide them. Also use plastic conduit and keep it close to other wiring or other factory tubes that run to the front.



Posted By: Cptbrainiac
Date Posted: June 01, 2004 at 3:41 PM

It does have the option of using the factory horn in conjuction with the included siren.  Are you recommending that I use this in addition to, or in replace of the included siren?



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Bill



Posted By: ranquist
Date Posted: June 02, 2004 at 6:41 AM

I'd use both as long as it says you can.


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