Code Alarms/Starter systems?
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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=89401
Printed Date: May 15, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Topic: Code Alarms/Starter systems?
Posted By: Ravendarat
Subject: Code Alarms/Starter systems?
Date Posted: January 22, 2007 at 11:37 PM
Has anyone ever delt with these things? I just learned that my company decided to bring in some of these units. I dont have the model number but its a 2 way combo unit that comes with a remote with a text based LCD screen on it. The thing looks like its gonna retail in the 500-550 installed range. I breifly glanced at it and it seems to be some bastardized version of a automobility, compustar, DEI love triangle. Im not real excited about new product when it comes to starters because I like installing what I know works, or at least the devil I know, so any feedback on these things would be appreciated.
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Posted By: captainzab
Date Posted: January 23, 2007 at 12:37 AM
you are refering to the CA680 (aka audiovox aps-998).
its the same brain they have been using, and its sturdy.
if you are talking about how the new remote looks funky, i agree. (looks like a stop watch)
havent used the new remote, but all of audiovox/code alarm (or whatever name you want to call it) is robust, and not cheap junk.
cant believe you never worked with one of these units, there is a large variety of different names and model number, but same brain
not hard to adapt to, especially if you have been doing dei alarm (similar wiring codes)
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Posted By: brhaugen
Date Posted: January 23, 2007 at 7:09 AM
I have installed many of the Audiovox versions. I love the remote, most of my customers love that I can program it to Say "Steve's Truck" or "Mary's Vette" etc.
Posted By: brhaugen
Date Posted: January 23, 2007 at 7:13 AM
Ohh... almost forgot, you can change the screen to draw a little car - just like the other graphic-only remotes. The installs are straight forward (even though the install manual isn't) and the quality is very good. Okay, I am done........
Posted By: rudydapimp
Date Posted: January 23, 2007 at 7:34 AM
I like working with Code products, really like the selectable door lock interface, dont need as many relays. Get a rf programmer, like the bitwriter, makes programming easier.
Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: January 23, 2007 at 7:41 AM
Yes, I agree with the others here.
Audiovox product is great. Reliable, priced right, installer friendly. On the remote starters, the ignition wires are a little stiff and cheap-feeling, but not too bad once you get used to them.
As the others have said, the installation manual is just terrible. If you follow the programming instructions to the letter, you'll be fine, but they are poorly written.
The regular Audiovox 2-way remotes don't seem to last forever. (But they're a good company, and they warranty them.) Maybe this new dot-matrix one, with the rubber housing, will be more durable.
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