how can i connect this to an existing vehicle alarm system where the hot wire is always on?
625296
It is permissible to connect the red wire of the siren to the hot wire of the car's alarm without harm, but in order to have the siren sound only when the car's alarm is activated, the black wire must be connected to the car's alarm wire that leads back to the car's computer, which I assume, initiates the sounding action or the car's relay box that the computer controls. That may be easy or hard to find. If you can find and gain access to the car's sounder - probably the car's horn, then simply connect the black wire to the wire leading back to the computer from that sounder/horn.
625297
I had best buy install mine and Best buy when they installed my viper 5901 alarm. If you call them and ask im sure they will tell you. They didnt mind getting at all
364001
You have two basic wires a hot and ground, just connect them to your car battery
292797
Check amazon or a local vendor (walmart-autozone) for a radio wireadapter for your vehicle. They're not too expensive and you keep the integrity of the factory wireharness of your vehicle.
753228
No, unless you are installing a Viper alarm system in a non car application. It has a specific plug.
2274003
I used a red and a black #18ga wire. If you want a constant read on the meter even when the vehicle is off, you will need to find a constant hot source. I ran it directly to the batt. The wire can be bought at any auto parts store.
99799
Mike is right needs programming by the dealer, i didn't use it in my Chevy Colorado with a Viper basic alarm,instead i pulled a new wire from the starter to the alarm and installed a relay for the ignition kill and it works fine.
730722
I ave no idea,really. I was driving, and it had armed itself. When I cut off the power, I was stuck at a shopping center, waiting for AAA to come and get my truck. The funny thing is, the AAA personal who picked me up, knew about alarms ,because he used to install them himself! He took it out there and then, I was able to go home. I knew I should have not bought that alarm! So, I went with a Viper alarm 2 way pager, until I can afford a remote start, then, IPhone comparabilities! I just wanted to ft it to start putting alarms myself. It was a simple process to hook up all those wires you would get from a remote start system! But, even with Al and Ed's hooking up the alarm themselves, it still didn't work good at all. Probably, it could be how sensitive the components are inside. Things aren't what they used to be anymore. Not that that is bad.
2080960
Something is wired wrong. You have to pull two different hot wire power sources. One for the Backup Camera at the 'rear' of the vehicle that taps into the hot reverse vehicle backup light wire, and one at the 'front' of the vehicle for the Monitor as well. Both the front and the rear must in addition be grounded to vehicle body ground. The hot wire source at the front of Vehicle Monitor can be any hot vehicle wire tie in but must be away from the fuse box to help prevent engine ignition 'run' static. I will hand draw a wiring diagram and return to this post and put it up in a while.
1726768
Depending on the I stalled they will either mount or put a valley switch somewhere under the dash. If the remote failed to commit you open the door and the alarm will go off. Then you turn on the ignition then press the vallet switch a few times.
733352
You can find the manual on my blog where I explain how to install it. http://timsengineeringblog.weebly.com/car-alarm-system.html
1531450
I believe vehicles with remote unlock and alarms need specific remote start kits to bypass security measures. Also if you have a "smart key" where the vehicle shuts down if it is started but does not see the RFID chip from the key there may be additional relays you need installed. Find out if the model you are buying can work with your vehicle. I would try the manufacturers web site and search which models will work then find it here.
1726769
I don't think you can. The alarm has an anti theft feature that will not let the vehicle start if the Alarm is engaged. If the remote won't work then try programming then again.
1526141
yes you can all you are doing is running the hot wire from battery to the ground and toggle switch I have mine mounted beside the steering wheel console and I grounded the ground to a bolt that is near the fuse box check with you mechic first
1531448
I believe vehicles with remote unlock and alarms need specific remote start kits to bypass security measures. Also if you have a "smart key" where the vehicle shuts down if it is started but does not see the RFID chip from the key there may be additional relays you need installed.Find out if the model you are buying can work with your vehicle. I would try the manufacturers web site and search which models will work then find it here.
354117
The reciever can be hooked to an ACC power source of your choice so that it is only on when the vehical is running. Depending on the monitor you chose, you then wire the blue (typical color) wire to the BCM (Body Control Modual) under the dash to the reverse positive wire. you can find vehical specific diagrams through internet searches such as google.
2092217
Your system was installed incorrectly. This system is not an alarm, and the vehicles alarm system is what's being triggered. The only way to turn it off is by using your key to unlock the door of the car.
563758
No. Or at least not directly. You could wire the extra output (usually used for a trunk release) to a remote start unit, but that ends up being awkward. You'd probably want a different alarm.