In article <z2uMj.188981$uN4.60723@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, ruens
<posted@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:49:35 -0500, ChrisB
><ChrisB@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>>ruens wrote:
>>> On Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:31:43 -0500, ChrisB
>>> <ChrisB@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>>
>>> (...)
>>>> Okay rant off, but the bottom line I am trying to get at is can
someone
>>>> tell me why none of the local installers do starter disables when
they
>>>> install alarms? Is it because the newer vehicles have chipped keys
or
>>>> are they just lazy?
>>>
>>> Hmm.. because most aftermarket car alarms on the market today already
>>> come equiped with a starter disable system?!?!
>>
>>Yeah, but I had three different installers at different shops tell me
>>they haven't connected the starter disable in years. When I asked one
>>of them why, he said there are too many problems when the starter
>>disable is connected to the vehicle. He even was arrogant enough to say
>>the alarm was enough to keep the vehicle from getting stolen, even
>>though the starter disable wasn't connected.
>>
>>Don't get me wrong, I know an alarm isn't fool-proof, but sheesh, I
>>can't believe that no one locally utilizes the starter disable feature.
>> Heck, with a couple of thieves working in tandem, that alarm would
>>sound for a couple of seconds before the siren wire was cut, then they
>>could proceed to do what is needed to boost the car without even having
>>to worry about the alarm system. Even worse, if I know that most of the
>>shops in my area don't connect the starter disable circuit, I am sure
>>the thieves know this too! Kind of scary if you think about it.
>>
>>I haven't installed an alarm since 1993 yet I feel I could competently
>>connect the starter disable circuit. I am older now, and I hate
>>twisting into those strange positions required to install an alarm, but,
>>to ensure I get the features I want, I may have to make an exception!
>
>What a bunch of lazy asses. Like I said before most aftermarket alarms
>have starter kill system. It's a simple circuit interuption from your
>ignition to the starter s-terminal. Do it yourself.
I never even imagined using the starter as a cutoff. I use a fuel pump
cutoff switch in any I installed. Like it was said, you can spend a lot
of time doing it right. I my dad's old Honda, installed a cutout. I put
in a hidden magnetic switch inside the dash. Now all you have to do is put
the magnet in
the right spot to get it working. I used a relay inside the engine
compartment, and
made a valet jumper for that. For real valet all you have to do is leave
that mysterious
magnet in place.
greg
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