ok i am going to intsall the viper alarm 5901 system. I need to know if i need to remove the oem alarm system and how to do it....any write ups on it? i have searched with no luck, if i overlooked it i am sorry and will delete this thread.
When best buy did it for me I hink they left it...reason i say this is because my key FOB still works. With that said, I wish I would have never gone with an aftermarket alarm, the OEM one is good enough.
Originally Posted by UT-05SRT-Neon
When best buy did it for me I hink they left it...reason i say this is because my key FOB still works. With that said, I wish I would have never gone with an aftermarket alarm, the OEM one is good enough.
how does that work out, does that mean you can double lock it lol like mash your aftermarket lock one then the oem also? Anywho my aftermarket one has alot more funtions with it and on the fob has the picture of the car on it.........just looking for anyone elses input also, and thanks for the info 05SRT-NEON
My alarm is a 12 gauge shotgun.
Originally Posted by Advans
My alarm is a 12 gauge shotgun.
haha yea i have one of those too but cant carry it with me in the mall or the resturant(they frown on that now a days, kind of like maturbating on a airplane; thanks bin laden) anywho wish i could but i would def. get in trouble with it
Originally Posted by Stage3 SRT4
haha yea i have one of those too but cant carry it with me in the mall or the resturant(they frown on that now a days, kind of like maturbating on a airplane; thanks bin laden) anywho wish i could but i would def. get in trouble with it
That's when a CHL (Concealed Hand gun License) comes in handy.
haha yea your right but i dont have one use to but sold it lol maybe ya'll texans can lend me one?
Originally Posted by Advans
My alarm is a 12 gauge shotgun.
Originally Posted by Advans
That's when a CHL (Concealed Hand gun License) comes in handy.
never seen a 12 gauge handgun before...
Its not a CHL...its a CWP
If you need to ask these questions, take it to be installed somewhere. Not trying to be a dick but just trying to prevent you from having the same headache I had during my 5901 install. Great system btw
Originally Posted by nineball
never seen a 12 gauge handgun before...
That would be pretty cool I want one to carry.
Originally Posted by SRT4V8stomper
Its not a CHL...its a CWP
If you need to ask these questions, take it to be installed somewhere. Not trying to be a dick but just trying to prevent you from having the same headache I had during my 5901 install. Great system btw
yea i understand, i kno i will need to remove it but where is the brain located at, and if i remove it will it make the fob not work, U know something maybe your right i should just take it somewhere to save me a headache but i would also like to save some money.......
Originally Posted by Stage3 SRT4
yea i understand, i kno i will need to remove it but where is the brain located at, and if i remove it will it make the fob not work, U know something maybe your right i should just take it somewhere to save me a headache but i would also like to save some money.......
trust me, if you have never installed an alarm before you probably won't get it right the first time. would you rather spend a little now and have it installed correctly in a day or screw your car up for weeks and not know how to fix it? you probably won't get any sort of warranty as you are supplying the equipment but someone with experience will do the install.
like others have said, it's nothing personal, we've just seen what has happened in the past. search around this forum for more alarm install questions and see the results.
Originally Posted by Stage3 SRT4
yea i understand, i kno i will need to remove it but where is the brain located at, and if i remove it will it make the fob not work, U know something maybe your right i should just take it somewhere to save me a headache but i would also like to save some money.......
You will use the fobs that come with the Alarm. You can put your factory fobs away.
Originally Posted by nineball
trust me, if you have never installed an alarm before you probably won't get it right the first time. would you rather spend a little now and have it installed correctly in a day or screw your car up for weeks and not know how to fix it? you probably won't get any sort of warranty as you are supplying the equipment but someone with experience will do the install.
like others have said, it's nothing personal, we've just seen what has happened in the past. search around this forum for more alarm install questions and see the results.
well i guess i should have stated this earlier but i will have a ase master certified/automotive instructor at college helping me lol but i was trying to get the basics down before we started, he knows just about everything but i was just clarifying some things.......thanks for the heads up though
Originally Posted by SRT4V8stomper
You will use the fobs that come with the Alarm. You can put your factory fobs away.
ok i just dont understand how to disconnect it, like does the factory alarm inter twine with the computer on the car, so like if i unplug it will the car still start? thats what i meant sorry
You CANNOT remove the factory 'alarm' as it is built into the Remote Keyless Entry Brain/Body Computer up under the top dash pad. With it unplugged your door lock switches, door pins, trunk pop, etc will not work.
PLEASE seriously consider getting this done by a professional. I have been installing Car A/V/security for 10+ years now and TRUST me, this will only end badly.
Master ASE Certified or not, I have seen plenty of Master electricians, and also Electrical Engineers attempt to install even BASIC systems and end up breaking something, having things not work properly, or just come to me in utter frustration to do the job correctly. If he has any questions at all about the electronics in the car or the alarm system himself, he does not belong installing it. I am not trying to say that you or your friend are not smart enough to grasp the concept of installing it - or that professional installers are smarter than you two, the problem is unless you have installed tons of these in the past you don't have the practical knowledge to install it properly to make sure the system is giving you the correct protection and value that it should. I can tell you that a vehicle with an improperly remote start/alarm combo is much easier to steal by a seasoned car theif that one without so the importance of getting the install right is absolutely paramount.
There are a few members in this section that have gone down this path before, and most if not all have the same story to tell - tried it myself and ended up paying MORE than what I would have to get it fixed and installed right than if I had just brought it to a professional in the first place. At the very least, go around to reputable shops and get estimates, if the shop is legit they will not screw you. Also, you may be lucky enough to run into an installer that may offer to do it on the side for you for cash. Just something to keep in mind. |
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