Is it always justified to install car alarms with your own hands?

Understand the common causes of alarm breakdowns, how to fix them, and the sequence of work before starting self-installation of this security device. If you do not take into account all this, you can only harm your car and then overpay for the dismantling and subsequent installation.

Car alarm issues: a list of the most frequent

A common reason for dismantling such a security system is its incorrect operation:

• arbitrary activation of emergency mode;
• engine refuses to work;
• central locking malfunctioning.

Standard, car alarm works properly for 5-7 years if properly installed. Further "glitches" begin. As a rule, it is easier to install a new device for this lifetime.

Advantages and disadvantages of self-installation

Although this process does not imply any particular difficulties, you still need to choose a standalone installation only if you:

• you can read wiring diagrams;
• have wiring skills;
• availability of the necessary tools.

And yes, if you have experience installing, for example, a radio or an amplifier, this does not mean that you can easily cope with a security device.

The advantages of self-assembly:

• no need to pay for the work of the master;
• in the future you will also be able to repair the alarm system yourself;
• you can set additional modes of operation;
• You will be responsible for the quality of the result.

Disadvantages:

• an experienced master can quickly set an alarm because of his experience;
• you will not have a guarantee for the work performed;
• for work, you need a special tool that you definitely need to purchase if you don’t have it.
• If improperly installed, problems may occur with the electronics.

As you can see, self-installation has its advantages and disadvantages. Consider them and make your choice: can you install a high-quality security system?

Instructions for setting the alarm

First, prepare the necessary tool:

• set of plumbing and electrical tools;
• multicolored multi-strand copper wires in PVC insulation with a cross section of 2 and 4 sq. mm;
• electrical tape;
• heat shrinkage of a different section;
• fuses with sockets;
• blocking relay with sockets;
• plastic clamps;
• lamp.

To illustrate the installation process, let's look at an example on a specific model-Red Scorpio Premier.

Now go to the installation steps:

Disassemble the tracing of all wires. We start from the place where we will mount the main unit. The main task is not to make a mistake, so we check everything carefully. A hidden button is mounted near the driver’s left knee.

• Dismantle the cabin elements.
• Install control units. Important: the rolling sensor can not be mounted on the clamps in order to avoid false signals.
• We lay the wires to the connection points.
• Disconnect the battery and connect the electronics. Important: correctly connect the alarm with the car.
• Install wiring to the ignition lock. Important: we do it only last.
• Check electrical connections with a multimeter.
• Finally, you need to check the correctness of all connections. connect the connectors to the alarm units, make sure there are no closures.
• Now the final step is to connect the battery terminals back. If the alarm is immediately activated, do not be alarmed, this indicates the health of the security system.

Configure Functions

The instructions for car alarms have a table and a sequence of settings for all functions of the security device. Initially, it is configured for factory settings. The process itself consists in the sequential pressing of the keyfob buttons, on/off. ignition. Important: for each model of the security system, this sequence will be individual.

In principle, anyone can handle customization: there are no difficulties at all. The only thing-pay attention to the adjustment of the rolling sensors. It is necessary to choose such a parameter so that in case the cat jumps onto the car, the alarm will not work. We do not recommend experimenting with a cat, as it may scratch the body, but with a pillow you can.

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