What is an aftermarket alarm?
Car alarms can be divided into two categories: OEM (built into the vehicle at the factory) Aftermarket (installed at any time after the car has been built, such as by the new car dealer, an auto accessories store, or the vehicle’s owner)
Do all new cars come with alarm systems?
Most new cars come with key fobs that can be used to lock and unlock the doors, but that doesn’t mean the vehicle also has a security system, let alone an alarm. If the car came with an actual alarm system, or if it was even an option, then the manual will say.
Is an aftermarket car alarm worth it?
While no current studies definitively prove that car alarms aren’t worth the trouble, the data does suggest that vehicle recovery systems—such as OnStar and LoJack—and immobilizers (computer chips in your key that the car must sense in order to start) are more effective than audible alarms.
Where do I find the aftermarket car alarm manual?
Retrieve the aftermarket car alarm manual. Find the page addressing installation or troubleshooting. Locate the fuse powering the alarm. This will be listed by voltage and color. Open the fuse box located under the dash on the driver’s side of the car. Remove the fuse(s) associated with the aftermarket alarm to disable the alarm.
What causes an after market alarm to not work?
For example, a key fob may become misplaced, lost or broken and the alarm won’t work. Poorly supported aftermarket alarms make finding a replacement fob challenging. They’re also problematic because ignition wires are cut during the installation process, often leading to no-start conditions when done improperly.
Where is the fuse on an aftermarket car alarm?
Find the page addressing installation or troubleshooting. Locate the fuse powering the alarm. This will be listed by voltage and color. Open the fuse box located under the dash on the driver’s side of the car. Remove the fuse (s) associated with the aftermarket alarm to disable the alarm.
How do you repair an after market alarm?
Snip the wire out of the circuit, repair the splice with a new wire crimp, and tape the repair with electrical tape. Reconnect the battery and start the car. If there is a problem in starting, double check the ignition wire repair and make sure the repair is sound. Some alarm installations include a separate alarm horn mounted under the hood.