installing alarm in 2000 integra
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n00b
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installing alarm in 2000 integra
hello all,
i was wondering if anyone out there has experience installing car alarms. i've bought a clifford matrix 2.2X and have af ew questions about doing the install.
a) for constant +12 and ignition +12, i grab these from the ignition harness. the ignition harness is plugged into the fuse box, correct? so i don't actually have to open up the steering column to get at these wires?
also, do i need to place a fuse inline with the constant +12?
b) for connecting to the horn, do i need to wire right to the horn switch or can i someone connect to the horn relay on the fusebox?
thanks
i was wondering if anyone out there has experience installing car alarms. i've bought a clifford matrix 2.2X and have af ew questions about doing the install.
a) for constant +12 and ignition +12, i grab these from the ignition harness. the ignition harness is plugged into the fuse box, correct? so i don't actually have to open up the steering column to get at these wires?
also, do i need to place a fuse inline with the constant +12?
b) for connecting to the horn, do i need to wire right to the horn switch or can i someone connect to the horn relay on the fusebox?
thanks
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Trane go to that thread...Jeff is a vendor for TI....hope that helps....cuz I know alot of TI members can vouch for him because they've gone to him and he's a great guy
Trane go to that thread...Jeff is a vendor for TI....hope that helps....cuz I know alot of TI members can vouch for him because they've gone to him and he's a great guy
n00b
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It's been a l-o-n-g while since I've installed an alarm but if you've got a wiring diagram and a multimeter you should be fine. In response to your questions...
a) Based on your statement, yes you could grab +12v constant and ignition +12v near the fuse box, but the whole premise of installing an alarm is to prevent/deter/slow down theft.
That being said, you want to make the install as secure and stealth as possible. The fuse box is easily accessible whereas the steering column requires more effort to get at.
RE: inline fuse, Yes, you want to protect your electronics don't you ??
b) As far as the 'horn' is concerned, it should specifiy in your installation instructions what is recommended for your particular alarm. Usually you use a relay to hookup your horn.
a) Based on your statement, yes you could grab +12v constant and ignition +12v near the fuse box, but the whole premise of installing an alarm is to prevent/deter/slow down theft.
That being said, you want to make the install as secure and stealth as possible. The fuse box is easily accessible whereas the steering column requires more effort to get at.
RE: inline fuse, Yes, you want to protect your electronics don't you ??
b) As far as the 'horn' is concerned, it should specifiy in your installation instructions what is recommended for your particular alarm. Usually you use a relay to hookup your horn.
Last edited by phildc238; Apr 26, 2005 at 10:57 AM.
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n00b
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by phildc238
It's been a l-o-n-g while since I've installed an alarm but if you've got a wiring diagram and a multimeter you should be fine. In response to your questions...
a) Based on your statement, yes you could grab +12v constant and ignition +12v near the fuse box, but the whole premise of installing an alarm is to prevent/deter/slow down theft.
That being said, you want to make the install as secure and stealth as possible. The fuse box is easily accessible whereas the steering column requires more effort to get at.
RE: inline fuse, Yes, you want to protect your electronics don't you ??
b) As far as the 'horn' is concerned, it should specifiy in your installation instructions what is recommended for your particular alarm. Usually you use a relay to hookup your horn.
a) Based on your statement, yes you could grab +12v constant and ignition +12v near the fuse box, but the whole premise of installing an alarm is to prevent/deter/slow down theft.
That being said, you want to make the install as secure and stealth as possible. The fuse box is easily accessible whereas the steering column requires more effort to get at.
RE: inline fuse, Yes, you want to protect your electronics don't you ??
b) As far as the 'horn' is concerned, it should specifiy in your installation instructions what is recommended for your particular alarm. Usually you use a relay to hookup your horn.
the reason i ask about the fuse is because i believe the constant 12V is fused in the wiring harness for the alarm already.. but i guess i need to fuse every 12V input (i.e. ignition, accessory), generally speaking?
b) i don't have the install manual with me right now, but i believe that it was pretty non-specific when it came to where to tap into the horn. other teg installations i've read about gave the horn relay near the fusebox as the place to tap into.
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