a98pmalcolm Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm looking at changing my car alarm but the one I like is based in America. They can send a unit over to me but as far as fitting goes either I will have t pay a local fitter or do it myself.. Has any one ever fitted one? Is it hard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I managed to get my hands on the full installation info for my alarm with car specific information on wiring and splicing points so made fitting the alarm a doddle. At the minimum your alarm should have it's own manufacturer wiring diagram so take your time and use the Supra wiring diagrams along with a multimeter. If you're really not competent with wiring, leave it to an expert or you'll end up with a mess. If you were closer, I would do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ah ok thanks for the reply bud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I found it really easy to do. I bought a Toad sterling touch immobiliser and alarm. Which alarm is your looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Im looking at the advanced keys system. Only $349... And I will be removing my Viper 580xv system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ill have a gander for you. May be a big job may not. Let me have a butchers if I can help I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Not wishing to p on your parade, but most insurance companies require proof of fitting and Thatcham compliant. You could fit yourself, but it won't hit the computer register that ins companies rely on. All well and good initially, but could see the Insurance Co rejecting a theft claim! Be careful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Not wishing to p on your parade, but most insurance companies require proof of fitting and Thatcham compliant. You could fit yourself, but it won't hit the computer register that ins companies rely on. All well and good initially, but could see the Insurance Co rejecting a theft claim! Be careful! Ive never been asked for proof of instillation. But that is a very good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 About £400 of your English pounds will see a thatcham compliant system fitted to your beast by an accreditted company. Why risk it when with import duty and postage, the system you fancy will be the same cost. And more importantly will it be Thatcham approved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 About £400 of your English pounds will see a thatcham compliant system fitted to your beast by an accreditted company. Why risk it when with import duty and postage, the system you fancy will be the same cost. And more importantly will it be Thatcham approved? Saying that i just checked, my little thatcham thing is pre stamped, must have been stamped and then sold to me! Not going to advise this even though i havent been asked for it ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I know of many alarm units being sold with prestamped certificates. Whenever I've been asked to show proof of fitting for insurance purposes, it has always been to supply the certificate - there's never been a computer based check. I have been a sparky for a long time now though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 My new insurance company didnt ask for proof. But i believe one has done in the past.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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