how complicated it is to install an alarm?
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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: how complicated it is to install an alarm?
Posted By: audiobass10
Subject: how complicated it is to install an alarm?
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 11:05 AM
After having my whole system this weekend i think its time for an alarm. I'm thinking probably a viper w/ an lcd screen. Something along those lines. Anyways i'm wondering how complicated it is to install an alarm..would it be ok to do it myself or should i just leave it to the pros? I know if i have it professionally installed it will cost loads more..lets hear your input on this though.
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Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 11:18 AM
depend on cars. for first timer, you should stick to keyless/alarm.
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Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 3:16 PM
I'll buy one off ebay..that's no problem.
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Posted By: Teamrf
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 4:22 PM
Those alarms aren't hard at all...I'm not sure if you will have a problem with it or not. It really just depends on how well you pick up on things. And remember when doing an alarm its about stealth. You don't want to drop your dash and find the brain. Run the wires with the factory wires to give it a factory look.
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Posted By: daniel2002p
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 4:33 PM
Alarm is very easy to install, especially with this site.
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Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 5:27 PM
If anyone can find a good price on a DEI w/ lcd pager on ebay..please send me the link..i can't really find one. I think id like to install it myself...although i'll have no warranty..the price is worth the risk to me..only thing that scares me about it is that I was told if you screw up your factory wiring harness installing the alarm it will be like $1000 to fix.
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Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 6:25 PM
Viper 791XV on ebay..such a nice alarm and great deal..let me know what u think.. https://cgi.ebay.com/dll?ViewItem&category=48611&item=5733565033&rd=1 ------------- Dave
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Posted By: meltingplastic
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 6:43 PM
first off what kind of car do u have.. that would allow us to judge the difficulty for a first timer.. what electronics knowledge do u have? like if ur car requires diodes or relays can you wire them up correctly... i know u can get all the answers here but to me, an installer that knows the theory behind what he is a better installer than the installer who follows DIY guides...
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Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 6:52 PM
1993 Jeep Cherokee, no experience with relays and such..I can figure it out though. ------------- Dave
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Posted By: meltingplastic
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 7:23 PM
12volts red + ignition harness
Starter YELLOW /GREEN + ignition harness
Ignition blue + ignition harness
Power Lock ORANGE / purple + drivers kick panel
Power Unlock pink/purple + same
Lock Motor
Unlock Motor
Disarm Defeat
Parking Lights+ blue/red drivers kick panel
Parking Lights-
Hazards
Turn Signal(L)
Turn Signal(R)
Door Trigger yellow - underdash light
Dome Supervision
Trunk/Hatch Pin common with doors
Hood Pin
Trunk/Hatch Release
Power Sliding Door
Factory Alarm Arm arms with lock
Factory Alarm Disarm GREEN/ orange - drivers kick panel
Disarm No Unlock
Tachometer gray/blue AC PCM
Notes: Powertrain control module located on left inner fender behind headlight.
Horn Trigger black - ribbon cable st. col.
Memory Seat 1
Memory Seat 2
Memory Seat 3
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Posted By: meltingplastic
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 7:24 PM
it would be really easy for a first timer.. just make sure u match up all the polarities and do a good bench prep!
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Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 9:26 PM
Thanks for the chart even though I already printed it out. What do you mean by..do a good bench prep? ------------- Dave
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Posted By: meltingplastic
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 10:07 PM
prep all ur wires.. tape up whatevers going to the same place for a clean look.. things such as that.. wire in relays if needed(none from what i can see in ur case)
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Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 10:12 PM
what would the relays be used for..things like rollinng the windows up/down etc?
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Posted By: meltingplastic
Date Posted: November 23, 2004 at 10:32 AM
that.. converting polarity.. light flashes.. things such as that..
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