Things You'll Need:
- Car alarm
- Owner's manual
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Step 1
Examine the truck and alarm unit. Any diagrams of your truck’s panels and wiring will be helpful in getting the truck and alarm ready. Also, have your alarm manual handy.
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Step 2
Remove any panels in the truck as specified by the alarm manual.
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Step 3
Find a location and mount the alarm siren. A common location is under the hood.
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Step 4
Place the alarm module somewhere in the truck where it will not be seen.
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Step 5
Consult the manual and run the valet switch. At this time you may need to call a tech support line for additional help.
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Step 6
Wire the external antenna and plug it into the alarm module.
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Step 7
Install the alarm’s LED light. This step may be a bit tricky but a tech support representative will be able to help you.
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Step 8
Locate your truck’s battery and connect the alarm’s power wire to it. You will also need to attach a fuse to the power wire as directed by your manual.
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Step 9
Install your alarms shock detector. Call a tech support line for help in wiring this component.
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Step 10
Organize the alarm’s door lock components. You will have to do some more wiring in this step to completely install the lock sensors.
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Step 11
Contact a tech advisor to assist you in wiring your alarm’s current sensory component if it has one.
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Step 12
Find your truck’s starter wire. This will be located in the steering column. Wire your alarm’s starter disabling component at this time as directed by the manual.
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Step 13
Finish any wiring that the manual calls for as each alarm system is a bit different and test its functionality.
