I檓 a do-it-your-selfer mostly because I檓 broke.
I want to install a remote starter and car alarm system on my wife 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. I got a system like this installed on my car and few years back and it cost me (parts and labor) $380. I檝e reasearched and I檝e found an instructional dvd that seems pretty informative on this subject. I can find these remote start/alarm system on the net for around $100 and the dvd is $40.
I think I could hook one up myself, but I檝e just never done it before.
How hard is this to do? Based on my background do you think I could do this? I檓 really looking for answer from people who has installed a system like this themselves
Can I hook up my own car alarm with remote start?
Sounds like you can do it, especially if you're experienced with the use of digital multimeters. Yes, you can download a %26quot;tech sheet%26quot; with wire colors, but it's never a good idea to trust the tech sheet entirely; and you may find more than one wire of the same color, so you'll need to know how to use a meter to test the functions.
I'd suggest trying to download the installation manual for the remote start unit you're interested in. Many manuals are available for download at http://www.the12volt.com . Read through the entire manual, so that you understand how the system works (not just what each wire connects to). You might be able to install it just by hooking up the wires, but if it doesn't work as expected, you'll have to understand how it's supposed to work before you can troubleshoot it.
Once you have your car's tech sheet, compare it to the owner's manual until you know which wires from the remote start are going to be connected, what they're connected to, what they'll be doing, and which wires you don't need at all.
If there's something you don't understand after reading the manual and tech sheet, ask about it here or on a 12-volt forum before you start working on the car.
Finally, leave yourself all day for the installation. Don't try to rush it.Can I hook up my own car alarm with remote start?
I would say given your background as you have stated that I believe you should be able to install the unit yourself. One word of caution please be careful with the airbag system. Also do you know if the key you have for the car is a transponder type key? If it is you will need a bypass unit in order for it to start. The other thing that I would suggest is getting the right wiring diagram for you vehicle that will tell you exactly which wires to use and their location. With most remote start systems you will also have to run wires through the firewall for the siren and a tach signal.Can I hook up my own car alarm with remote start?
If you are installing a remote start/alarm system unit that is all in one, it is rather easy, if you can follow directions. Since you have 'some' experience it will not be as hard.
However i would suggest, instead of buying the 40$ dvd, use that money to find a wire data sheet for the vehicle to be installed. This will tell you what color wire in the vehicle is what.
Below is a link from Bulldog security's website. I would still suggest buying a data sheet as it is most likely always correct. Also consider buying a multi-meter and learn how to use it, if you do not have one already.
