Alarm instalation

Gozzy · Post by **Gozzy** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:33 pm

Have just bought an Alarm for the Freda

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... &rd=1&rd=1

Now have never instaled an alarm before so was wondering if anyone thats done it, where's the best place to install it?
Under the glove box, in the engine compartment or under the bonnet

Anyone got some pics ?

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:49 pm

Dunno, but when you've done it, let me know - I fancy fitting one of those!

Scott & Gillian · Post by **Scott & Gillian** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:53 pm

Having never before attempted to fit an alarm, I would also be very interested in a 'muppets' guide to fitting one of these!

etihsbog · Post by **etihsbog** » Tue May 01, 2007 6:34 pm

I fitted one of these a couple of months ago, but chose to fit the microwave sensor in place of the dual zone shock sensor. I also had to fit the 2 Wire Slave Door Motor / Solenoid / Actuator to enable the central locking. Fitted the main unit inside Centre housing toward your feet. Also coupled the sounder to my air horns through a seperate relay, but had to set the alarm to silent arm/disarm ( air horns Blaring at 5.30 when I turn alarm off not good). Did not bother with remote start but aim to do so one day. Took approx 2.5 hours from start to finish, but thats with me being an electrician would expect it to take maybe an hour or two more, depending upon how confident you are with electrics. Will try and get some photos done in work tomorrow but would say it is quite an easy job, just take your time and check all your joints etc. They seem like they are a good alarm, not had any false alarms in 2 months (maybe thats because it doesnt work). Also it is worth fitting the override push button in case of fob failure or losing it. Any questions just ask

waycar8 · Post by **waycar8** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:37 pm

same one i have got, you will need a slave motor for the central locking, and a 2 window closure modual for the full closure.

my main unit is up under the dash along with the window closure module

i didnt fit mine, a paid an auto electrician £100.

waycar8 · Post by **waycar8** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:43 pm

etihsbog wrote:I fitted one of these a couple of months ago, but chose to fit the microwave sensor in place of the dual zone shock sensor.Also it is worth fitting the override push button in case of fob failure or losing it.

chose to fit the microwave sensor in place of the dual zone shock sensor?
i have both, splice the wires together. nobody will be towing my bongo away without me knowing.

worth fitting the override push button in case of fob failure
you dont need one, i guess you havent read your manual.

etihsbog · Post by **etihsbog** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:53 pm

Skimmed through it, got to the diagram fitted it. Will read the manual when it breaks

testrun00 · Post by **testrun00** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:16 am

I like you the way you think PMSL

. But I must admit you lot got me interested in buying one now!!

I was also thinking of getting a 4 window closure unit and taped 1 output up ,2 to the windows and the third output to the sunroof,For thou those who have tintops.Should work afterall it's just a big electric window....

etihsbog · Post by **etihsbog** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:44 am

It depends on the sunroof, on some of my other cars the sunroof has a mid position, where it is open but not retracted, thus needing two pushes of the button to close the sunroof. If this is the case you can buy a seperate module.

Gozzy · Post by **Gozzy** » Wed May 02, 2007 9:32 am

what does the microwave unit do ?

testrun00 · Post by **testrun00** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:11 pm

HEATS UP FOOD AND DOES POPCORN Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!

waycar8 · Post by **waycar8** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:56 pm

Gozzy wrote:what does the microwave unit do ?

those little sensors that go inbetween the window and winscreen pillars so when someone smashes a window or sticks their arm in the car to nick a bag or sumat, the sonsor picks up the movement and goes off.

etihsbog · Post by **etihsbog** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:49 pm

My microwave unit is a single piece of kit and is hidden away. The sensors on the pillars are ultra-sonics, two different types of sensor. The microwave basically fills the car with an invisible bubble, if the size of the bubble changes ( window broken / door open ) this triggers the alarm. The ultra sonics work by something interrupting the path between the two sensors.

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:56 pm

testrun00, you are getting the idea!

Nice one!

testrun00 · Post by **testrun00** » Thu May 03, 2007 5:05 pm

Ok Smarty pants

How does the dual microwave unit work????