Hello....
Let me preface by saying serviced MB, Porsche, Ferrari (and a few others) for 20 years. I have been out of the business for 15 years, but still have some technical expertise (not alarm systems). After deciding what unit I want I will install it myself, because I crimp/solder/heat shrink/etc all my connections. Furthermore whenever a wire is spliced into a pre-existing factory harness I splice into the harness, then install a connector... etc, etc. Obviously such an installation would cost me a small fortune if I hired someone to do it. I am looking at several remote starter and alarm systems, but have been frustrated at every turn by Clarion and DEI regarding finding installation manuals.
The car into which I want to install a remote starter is a 1995 Honda Passport (manufacture Sept '94. This is NOT a 95.5 model). This car has a factory alarm system which is totally suitable for my needs. I am **NOT** interested in a higher level of security.
What I want: 1. remote start. 2. possibly a 2-way system so I can confirm car is running.
So far I have looked at:
DesignTech's 20022 (limited to 15 minute run time which is not suitable here in CT in winter), but they have good tech support.
Valet 561t - has some features I want, but their customer support is awful.
Clarion SR5000 - has more features I want, but customer support is awful.
(I am aware of the range issuess with the 561t and the 20022. I am aware of the no warrantee issues of self-installations).
Is there someone/some place where I can find the installation manuals for the SR5000 and the 561t? I have tried the Clarion and DEI websites, but have only been able to find the owners manuals.
Also.... any suggestions regarding other brands of "Add-on" remote starters that use the pre-existing factory remotes?
Thank you.
Well, if you can find the model number of the alarm/remote start unit for the dei versions and you plug them into the search button you will probably find all the install manuals you would need. I know there have been alot of them posted lately. If you can't then post the models here and I will post links to them.
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auex]W wrote:
ll, if you can find the model number of the alarm/remote start unit for the dei versions and you plug them into the search button you will probably find all the install manuals you would need. I know there have been alot of them posted lately. If you can't then post the models here and I will post links to them.
561T
Thank you for your help. The link you posted was exactly what I was looking for.
After seeing your message I clicked on the "Search" feature at the upper right of "the12volt's install bay" and also "the12volt's install bay/ Car Security" I once again tried searching for "561T" and "561t" (without the quotes), but only saw 3 threads none of which included links to installation manuals. I must be doing something wrong while searching. Perhaps I am searching in the wrong place?
Anyway..... can you help teach me how to search for the Clarion/Ungo SR5000 installation instructions?
Thank you
Sorry I couldn't even find the install manuals for the clarion. I would believe it would be similar to the dei piece. The owner's manual looks DEI and I think I read somewhere that DEI was making clarion's alarm now.
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Always check info with a digital multimeter.
I promise to be good.
Tell Darwin I sent you.
I've been sick lately, sorry I won't be on much.
auex] wrote:
Sorry I couldn't even find the install manuals for the clarion. I would believe it would be similar to the dei piece. The owner's manual looks DEI and I think I read somewhere that DEI was making clarion's alarm now.
have seen some clarion line w/ the exact design of DEI.
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auex]S wrote:
rry I couldn't even find the install manuals for the clarion. I would believe it would be similar to the dei piece. The owner's manual looks DEI and I think I read somewhere that DEI was making clarion's alarm now.
Which DEI model is the "similar" version to the Clarion SR5000?
Again, I am totally confused how to search for a specific installation instruction manual on THIS site.
Trying https://www.directechs.com/ I have no access... password required.
Would you be so kind as to provide a link to the DEI version you think is similar to the Clarion/Ungo SR5000?
Thank you
I have a manual for 561t, but need to unpack a few boxes to find, recently changed employers and have yet to put everything away. Will try to get it up later today.
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I would suggest the DEI system, whether it be Viper, Valet, etc. Provided you purchase the hardware from a registered dealer, their warrenty service is impecible. Lifetime warrenty on the brains provided it is installed professionally. I've only used DEI systems since I started in this business and never had a problem out of any of them. Viper 300ESP, Viper C60, and Viper 550ESP. The 300ESP has been on three different cars and still preforming like new to this very day.