Budget minded suggestion
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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=81162
Printed Date: May 16, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Topic: Budget minded suggestion
Posted By: maxwgn
Subject: Budget minded suggestion
Date Posted: August 03, 2006 at 2:56 PM
I have a 1991 Mazda 626 LX - by no means a major security risk. I am not looking for anything fancy, or with tons of bells and whistles - in fact, all I really want is remote keyless-entry, with a trunk pop if possible. However, I have three requirements: 1. Must be cheap as possible to purchase (I can install it). 2. Must be reliable, and of good quality. (This one will slightly override #1) 3. It must be able to passively arm/lock itself. #3 is the kicker, as I have not seen any stand-alone keyless systems with this feature - to get it, I need to get a full-blown alarm system. Can ANYONE PLEASE give me a suggestion for this. As for a "full-blown alarm", since this is all I can seem to find, I have been eyeing a Prestige APS-155CH. This is the least expensive unit, of a brand I trust. Is this going to be a good, reliable unit? Is there a cheaper alternative? I have had/used Audiovox's Prestige branded alarms before, and liked them. But this was several years ago. I am so out of the loop on the current equipment, I could really use some help. What is the concensus on Bulldog alarms? They are somewhat cheap, and such...are they any good?
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Posted By: captainzab
Date Posted: August 03, 2006 at 3:28 PM
In my experience, Bulldog is reliable. (i have used this loonnnnnggg time ago) Its also cheap too.
#The Bulldog Pro Series 5002 PRO alarm by JBS/Bulldog Technologies is a technological breakthrough utilizing the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology and components.
#The 5002 PRO features two four button extended range compact remote transmitters.
#Two onboard relays are provided to work with any vehicle's door locks without additional parts.
#The trunk release will remotely open your trunk with the push of a button.
#An instant personal panic protection feature will ward off any would be thieves or attackers by sounding the siren and flashing lights while inside or outside the car even if the motor is running.
#A starter immobilizer prevents the car from being started when the system is armed.
#The distracted entry function will automatically rearm the system if you disarm it and get distracted before entering the vehicle.
#When disarming the vehicle the interior lights will come on so you never have to walk up to a dark car again.
#Use the active arming feature to arm the system via your remote or use the passive arming feature to allow the vehicle to automatically arm itself one minute after the door is closed.
#The 6 tone 126dB siren attracts more attention by changing its tone every 6 seconds
*Remote programmable passive arming*
It also has all the features you want. (including passive arming)
Or, you can buy a used DEI system and only hook up 12v, ground, lock/unlock, iginition (you have to turn on passive arming thru programming, but not that hard)
EXTRA(siren, door trigger, parking light, starter kill)
Posted By: supersix4
Date Posted: August 03, 2006 at 3:29 PM
I've never worked with the Bulldog stuff, so I can't say anything about them... The Prestige stuff is ok, but I prefer DEI's Viper line. The Clifford stuff is good too, but it sure ain't cheap, brother. -------------
Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: August 03, 2006 at 6:46 PM
The Audiovox Pursuit PRO-9845B is inexpensive and has what you want.
Two remotes, passive locking, horn-honk, parking light flash.........
it also has outputs for driver's-priority unlocking, starter kill, domelight turn-on, and trunk pop, although an inexpensive relay is required for each of those features.
I don't think your Mazda will have an electric trunk release now.....probably just a cable with a handle on the floor.....but there are electric solenoids you can buy. They're cheap, and they're not terribly complex to install, but they do require a good amount of fiddling and patience to get them right.
As another choice, the Pursuit PRO-9842B is similar, but with alarm.........you lose the horn honk, dome supervision, and driver's-priority unlocking.....but adds alarm, siren, and an input for a shock sensor (not included).
Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: August 03, 2006 at 10:41 PM
Passive lock/arm, to me is bad idea. Leave your keys on the seat JUST ONCE....you'll wish you hadn't programmed it that way. Just a thought! https://www.ultrastarters.com/ look for these......
Posted By: maxwgn
Date Posted: August 04, 2006 at 8:51 AM
Thanks for the feedback, guys. In all of my previous alarmed cars, I've used passive arming, and loved it. Yes, there is the risk of locking your keys in the car - but it's the same risk you get without an alarm at all. As for the trunk release, you are very right, in that it is a cable operated release - I was planning on adding an actuator for it. Just like, the car has central locking, wiht no lock motor in the driver's door - only a sensor for the lock...so I'll need to wire an actuator into the door, also... I also found the "CrimeStopper CS-2000 III" model listed on several sites...and it seems pretty cheap, as well. Anyone know anything about this one?
Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: August 04, 2006 at 8:57 AM
I don't know much about Crimestopper, but their product isn't bad.
Remember, no matter what brand you buy, the remote controls are often the weak point.........you might want to buy from a seller who will warranty everything.....or at least get some prices on replacement remotes, and factor that into your decision.
And yes, I do know of people who really like passive arming and locks, and they never leave their keys in the car, so it works out okay.
But it is also a good way to have baby, dog, and keys all trapped in the car when it's 90* outside.
At work, I ALWAYS open a window before doing ANYTHING to a customer's car.....that way I know I can't get locked out.
But a friend of mine, his car is not only set up for passive arming and passive locks......but he has a window-control module installed, and it automatically closes the windows when the alarm sets.....it's a good thing I didn't leave the keys in his car!
Posted By: maxwgn
Date Posted: August 04, 2006 at 1:36 PM
Are there any that are known for decent transmitters? The last alarms I had were back around 93-94, when Prestige was just debuting those kidney bean remotes...and they were known for going bad - but the older stype, 2-4 button square models that Audiovox used for the Pursuit units, etc such - I never had any trouble with them...
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