Going to buy remote lock/alarm/start etc. Options

[AnaXyd]

Hello!

I saw some items on a webpage (http://www.rclick.co.uk), and were inspired to do this to my car.

I found an item that looked interesting: http://www.rclick.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=399

Really cool with the VAG look on the keys, and the system were cheap too! (or?)

My car is a Toyota Celica 1996 mod, 1,8l engine (AT/ST200) with manual locking system. (The key looks like this)

So, I got some questions about this.

- Is this something for me?
- Does this system fit for my car?
- Is this "bolt-on" or does it need giant modifications?
- Can I program the key to work as my old key? (Code for the startlock etc.)
- What is the difference between package1 and this package2?


Any answer will be appreciated!


Regards,
Vegard

[GriffGirl]

It looks like package 1 will only allow central remote locking/unlocking, where package two has an alarm and also incorporates the windows. You won't be able to use it on manual windows though, you'll need to install electric window motors (basically convert your windows to power windows) in order for this module to work with the windows. I happen to be in the process of doing this myself.

Wiring-wise, from what I've experienced and from my understanding of others, basically, it's a bitch to do if you don't have experience doing it. I'm working on the windows now (and using a module to integrate remote lock/unlock and window roll up/down) and it's been quite the learning experience. Currently I have one power window that does not work yet - the other window I've left manual for now until I get the one working, so I have at least one window that rolls down while I'm figuring this out.

Installing an alarm from what I understand is complicated business. Installing remote start is even more complicated. This is all possible, however, but it will take a lot of time and patience, and IMO is worth paying a professional to install it for you so you don't run the risk of shorting out important electrical components of your car.

[D-Man]

Before you buy that, check out http://www/Asianwolf.com

They've got cool stuff at sweet prices too!! Maybe you'll find a better deal!

also note, that any electronic can be used on any car, you'll have to wire them all up the same. Just make sure to take your time or have it pro installed.

G/L

This post has been edited by D-Man: Jul 22, 2008 - 10:47 AM

[FortuneCookie]

You must realize that ALL alarms, either it's alarm, alarm with keyless entry, alarm with keyless entry and remote start, take a very long time to do and they all need custom wiring and soldering. A normal alarm with keyless entry would take 2 to 4 hours to do for proffessionals who know what they are doing and the hours are depending on the car. European cars such as BMW and Volkswagon even take 5 to 6 hours to do just because their wiring diagrams are a pain in the arss. And for the rest I was gonna post:

Installing an alarm from what I understand is complicated business. Installing remote start is even more complicated. This is all possible, however, but it will take a lot of time and patience, and IMO is worth paying a professional to install it for you so you don't run the risk of shorting out important electrical components of your car.

This post has been edited by FortuneCookie: Jul 22, 2008 - 1:06 PM

[lowspirit]

I have one of those in my Celica and it works just fine, is super loud and have good range for the remote though the toyota logo on the remote is not the prettiest, wiring was fairly easy and took us about half a day, 95% of your time you will be on the floor by the driver seat so it's fairly straightforward if you know how to use a multimeter and know some general wiring.

Note though I chose not to do the auto window rollup and I still have left to connect my trunk release (didn't have a solenoid at the time so postponed that part).

Beware that if you do buy it remember that the instructions (atleast in the one I bought) are incorrect about the cables for the remote lock part, just check the wires with a multimeter and you'll see it's not one of the white ones like the instructions say but it's the orange one at the end if I remember correctly (you'll know what I mean when you get there).

If you do buy it I doubt you'll regret it, I'm happy as jesus with mine.

[GriffGirl]

How happy is jesus, exactly?


Get it professionally installed. Really. Just saving yourself the aggravation alone will be worth the $$. Not to mention the satisfaction and security (no pun intended) of knowing it was done right.

[FortuneCookie]

How happy is jesus, exactly?


Get it professionally installed. Really. Just saving yourself the aggravation alone will be worth the $$. Not to mention the satisfaction and security (no pun intended) of knowing it was done right.

I work at Circuit City Car Electronics aka Road Shop. Listen to GriffGirl. Unless you have GOOD experience at wiring and you actually know what you are doing, do not attempt a alarm installation. Especially if you are going after alarm, keyless, AND remote start. You know how many customers I get a month asking for us to wire it up because they didn't do it right? And then we have to CHARGE EXTRA to re-wire your mistakes and it takes up even more time. It's a big hassle.

[lowspirit]

Jesus after having installed his very own car alarm all by himself.

But like the others say, if you don't feel completely sure about the process having a professional do it is probably the best idea, my point was just that neither me or my brother is very savvy but we managed to install it fairly easy and it would have been alot easier if we knew beforehand about the error in the wiring scheme they attach.

Basic knowledge of wiring/soldering and how a multimeter works so you know where the signals come from and so you don't short something, and also preferbly that you have access to a fast one since the ground signal only is for a brief time and our multimeter had trouble catching it so we had to mash my lock/unlock button and arm/disarm a million times checking for that.

Either way you'll be happy you had it installed no matter if you do it yourself or not, atleast personally everything that keeps my celica safe makes me feel moist.

This post has been edited by lowspirit: Jul 22, 2008 - 2:57 PM

[GriffGirl]

LOL! That almost makes this jewish girl a believer!


Almost.

[AnaXyd]

Haha, funny picture..

Thank you for great answers guys! It really help me in the right direction..


I'll got the point, and will not try to do this by myself. Which companies will have the experience to do this? The local Toyota shop, or something else? I live in Norway, so its maybe a difference here.

But I think I'll skip the remote start system. Just point on the keyless locking system. But to make the key work, I need to bypass something, right?