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I have installed them on other vehicles before. And I have installed an aftermarket keyless entry on a 1997 f150. It's not hard with if you have a basic understanding of automotive electric systems.
I installed an Encore system in my '03, and am very pleased with it. If you're doing just an alarm and no remote start, installation is pretty straightforward. Keep in mind that hiding everything and making the wiring look factory are key to a good installation (along with soldering and heat-shrinking all the connections). I'd suggest a glass-break sensor and tilt sensor in addition to the regular shock/motion.
I've installed many brands of alarms. Im partial to Viper (or any of its DEI variants)
They are reliable and pretty strait forward.
Remote start can be a little overwhelming,with PATS bypass, but not hard. All the wiring is pretty easily found online. If you intend to have remote start, get a model that has remote start integrated, less wires and parts equals less confusion and makes for a cleaner install.
soldering is preffered,but not the only way. T taps are ok if done correctly. scotch locks almost always fail. twist and tape method is ok if done correctly using good name brand tape.
I've installed many brands of alarms. Im partial to Viper (or any of its DEI variants)
They are reliable and pretty strait forward.
Remote start can be a little overwhelming,with PATS bypass, but not hard. All the wiring is pretty easily found online. If you intend to have remote start, get a model that has remote start integrated, less wires and parts equals less confusion and makes for a cleaner install.
soldering is preffered,but not the only way. T taps are ok if done correctly. scotch locks almost always fail. twist and tape method is ok if done correctly using good name brand tape.
I would agree with all of this. The DEI products are well-made and reliable, but I don't like their "video-game-sound" sirens. I prefer a single tone siren and simple single/double chirp for arm/disarm. I've seen where you can go into the DEI siren and snip jumpers to disable certain bloops and bleeps, but I liked the Encore, went that direction, and am happy with the decision. The only issue I have (which has is pretty common across the board) is the lack of additional discreet inputs or "zones" for added alarm sensors.
Andy
Last edited by OhioLariat; 04-21-2017 at 12:02 AM.
I usually go with the single siren sound on my own,than I may add the factory horn,maybe a piezo or my own personal favorite ....Ooga horn.
silent arm and disarm
Sometimes we would be slow at the shop and put as many sirens as we could find,hide them in the boss's ride. interior and exterior of course.
as far as inputs and outputs go,skies the limit if you understand relays and latching relays.
One of our guys built a complete alarm out of relays and 555 timers,No module.It could start his vehicle by pushing in the fuel door.
but no remotes either.
Way to much planning,diagram drawing,testing and retesting,set backs, work,wire and it was Huge !!! Did it just as a self challenge and he was a super OCD brainiac.
04-17-2017, 02:33 PM
