How to Install Car Security Systems
Cars are one of the most important and prized possessions you’ll ever have. If your car has a lot of features or has had expensive items installed, consider installing a security system to keep it safe. You can seek assistance from professionals to install an alarm, but you can save a lot if you install it on your own. These steps will help.
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Instructions
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Go to the local market where you get all the accessories for your car and look for car alarms. Car security alarms usually include parts like siren, motion sensors, universal lock, glass-break sensors, auto lock, etc.
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Gather necessary materials like drill, screws and screwdrivers, duct tape, solder, testing bulb, etc.
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Place the car alarm siren on top of a solid metal surface and then drill a hole to pass the wires coming out of the siren into the compartment area of the car.
The next thing will be to power up the siren; this can be done by connecting the siren wires to the car battery.
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Place a fuse on the power cable close to the battery. The size of the fuse may vary; refer to the installation manual.
Install the shock sensor as shown in the installation manual. The best place to install it can be under the dash. It will help in detecting the front and rear shocks equally.
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Place the LED indicators on the dash by drilling a hole on it, passing the LED cables through the opening and putting the two-sided mounting tape at the backside of the indicator and then positioning on top of the hole created on the dash.
Install other security accessories such as auto lock, door lock, window lock, etc and then test the performance of the clock.
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Tips & Warnings
The car alarm kit will include an installation guide and all the directions and wiring diagrams needed to setup the alarm. If you have any questions, ask the automotive store to help you.
If you are having problems, contact the tech support team of the car alarm manufacturer for installation help.
