Alarm Parts - Where to buy?

[Dane]

I am finally installing an alarm and am in need of some parts for protecting the camper shell and hood.



I need some magnetic switches (normally open) for the shell doors and tailgate.



I need a pin/plunger switch for the hood.



Where are you guys getting parts online? I used a search engine and got mostly nothing

 

[racing]

Dane, most if not all auto sterio shops carry anything that you could want for a secutity system. Check there if you have one close by.



Dave

 

[Dbeilstein]

I purchased my alarm and relays on-line at Autotoys. They have a large selection of alarms and accessories. I was very pleased with them.

 

[Phil Stuart]

Alarm kit questions

Originally posted by Dbeilstein

I purchased my alarm and relays on-line at Autotoys. They have a large selection of alarms and accessories. I was very pleased with them.

Dbeilstein, I saw their website and was wondering which type of kit did you go with. I like the one that hooks into the keyless entry feature (door switch wires). I have the keyless entry feature and am looking into an alarm system for my baby. From what I read ,their system (or any other aftermarket type) is better than any factory installed type(dealer option). Is this true?

If you've any ideas or opinions please let me know by PM or on here.

Thanx,



Phil

 

[Dbeilstein]

Sorry for the delay. I've been out of town.



I purchased the Crimestopper CS2011 with the remote start. I don't have the keyless entry on my truck. I do have electric door locks and purchased a door lock harness kit with the required relays built right into it. You may not need the kit as your keyless entry probably has relays already in place. There is a output from the alarm that will trigger the keyless entry system.



The hardest part was getting the remote start to work properly. I had to use a relay to get the proper signal from the "wait to start" light . I believe it is a negative trigger and I needed a positive one so I used the relay to reverse it. They have good online pictures on how to wire relays and change polarity.



The alarm has a tach less mode that is supposed to sense the starter's current draw and disengage the starter when the engine starts. It works fine when the outside temp is warm but when the grid heaters are needed it will shut the truck off after it starts. Must have something to do with the extra current draw messing it up. The tach wire that they recommended using did not work for this particular alarm. I did some investigating and found a signal the alarm could recognize located on one of the connections at the alternator. I just hooked it up today and will test it tomorrow.



This particular alarm does not have all the relays built into it that you may need. I had to install 4 or 5 to power the circuits to flash parking light, turn on the interior dome light, lock doors, etc. It may actually be cheaper to buy a higher priced alarm that has all the relays built in. I know it will save time installing it. It took me a considerable amount of time to figure everything out and get it working like I wanted it to. Its a great addition to my truck and I love it.