Car Alarm Installation Tips, Pointers, and Links
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Car Alarm Installation Tips, Pointers, and Links
Hey guys, Let me just start by saying this is the best rx7 forum ever. So much useful information here!
Anyway I have an 87 GXL with a TII swap (TII PCM/Brain and engine), 5 speed. I am currently in the process of swapping my whole interior from an s5 and have everything out down to the metal. While my baby has it's dress down lol I thought I install a good alarm.
I am somewhat knowledgeable in wiring and know how to use a multi meter, but I have never installed an alarm before. I am buying a Viper 5906v Security + Remote start, with a SmartStart GPS module, and few accessories like back-up battery, and glass shatter sensor.
So basically I just wanted to know what I need to look out for during installation, do I just splice the alarm wires into factory car wires? Like I said I never done an alarm before so any tips or pointers are welcome. Also if anyone knows good wiring diagrams/wire color and location links for an 87 GXL, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Anyway I have an 87 GXL with a TII swap (TII PCM/Brain and engine), 5 speed. I am currently in the process of swapping my whole interior from an s5 and have everything out down to the metal. While my baby has it's dress down lol I thought I install a good alarm.
I am somewhat knowledgeable in wiring and know how to use a multi meter, but I have never installed an alarm before. I am buying a Viper 5906v Security + Remote start, with a SmartStart GPS module, and few accessories like back-up battery, and glass shatter sensor.
So basically I just wanted to know what I need to look out for during installation, do I just splice the alarm wires into factory car wires? Like I said I never done an alarm before so any tips or pointers are welcome. Also if anyone knows good wiring diagrams/wire color and location links for an 87 GXL, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Well for starters you'll probably want to add solenoids to the drivers side door and the rear hatch
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...alarm-1057627/
Does your car have a factory alarm? If so you can reference some of the wires I mentioned above. Only difference with what I did is having to tap into the starter solenoid wires for the remote start and some sort of neutral safety switch since you have a 5 speed.
That being said, I'm very good at wiring at it took me probably 5-6 hours to install just the keyless entry part with the new lock solenoids. Granted I make everything very organized and solder/shrink every connection. Perfection takes time.
I had a remote start/alarm added to my wife's car and it was $300 for a good install job.
Search RX7 service manuals on google and you will find the documents you need
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...alarm-1057627/
Does your car have a factory alarm? If so you can reference some of the wires I mentioned above. Only difference with what I did is having to tap into the starter solenoid wires for the remote start and some sort of neutral safety switch since you have a 5 speed.
That being said, I'm very good at wiring at it took me probably 5-6 hours to install just the keyless entry part with the new lock solenoids. Granted I make everything very organized and solder/shrink every connection. Perfection takes time.
I had a remote start/alarm added to my wife's car and it was $300 for a good install job.
Search RX7 service manuals on google and you will find the documents you need
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You'll need a 451m for the door lock actuator in the driver door. Also, the 5906 will come pre-programmed for manual trans out of the box. DO NOT reprogram it to automatic mode!
You'll need a 451m for the door lock actuator in the driver door. Also, the 5906 will come pre-programmed for manual trans out of the box. DO NOT reprogram it to automatic mode!
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And I kind of want to bypass the factory alarm. It never really worked in my 7. So Im probably going to have to splice at the pcm/brain.
Which brings another question, can I splice into pcm/brain?, cause I know some of them work on a 5 volt system (with all the sensors and stuff).
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