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Alarm Install

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    #2
    louie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,200 ✭✭✭louie


    A pro could charge anywhere from 150-200 euro to fit it.

    Central locking could cost anywhere from 60-80 per door including parts (motors)


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    #3
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    louie wrote:
    A pro could charge anywhere from 150-200 euro to fit it.

    Central locking could cost anywhere from 60-80 per door including parts (motors)

    OMG , if those are the prices id rather leave it :)

    Does anyone know any cheap place to get it done, or even get parts from.


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    #4
    louie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,200 ✭✭✭louie


    you'll be lucky if you get someone to fit it. Most business doesn't fit what they don't supply.


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    #5
    Stephen
    Registered Users Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    Do you really have much faith in a £25 alarm?


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    #6
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    Stephen wrote:
    Do you really have much faith in a £25 alarm?
    An alarm is an alarm.I know it wont stop much but it will still go off if someone is messing with the car, i mainly wanted central lockingi thought it comes with the alarm.but it didnt


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    #7
    smokey2
    Registered Users Posts: 368 ✭✭smokey2


    Don't be laughing at drdre, i have this on my car - http://www.cybersalt.org/cl_images/1zzzzya/cars/carlock.jpg


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    #8
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    smokey2 wrote:
    Don't be laughing at drdre, i have this on my car - http://www.cybersalt.org/cl_images/1zzzzya/cars/carlock.jpg

    heheh:D


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    #9
    louie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,200 ✭✭✭louie


    lol :)
    That's a good way of protecting your car.

    As drdre said an alarm can only do so much. Is more down to the driver to make sure he doesn't leave things visible in the car. Even an empty plastic bag could attract the wrong sort.


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    #10
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    louie wrote:
    lol :)
    That's a good way of protecting your car.

    As drdre said an alarm can only do so much. Is more down to the driver to make sure he doesn't leave things visible in the car. Even an empty plastic bag could attract the wrong sort.

    Yeah all i really want is an alarm and central locking :)


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    #11
    blastman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,450 ✭✭✭blastman


    Maplins sell cheap central locking kits, shouldn't be too hard to fit yourself.


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    #12
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    blastman wrote:
    Maplins sell cheap central locking kits, shouldn't be too hard to fit yourself.

    right i will check it out.or i might pop up to halfords.


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    #13
    blastman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,450 ✭✭✭blastman


    I'm in this boat now as the alarm I wanted (Toad ai606) didn't appear to be available in Ireland. I've bought one from the UK and would like someone who knows what they're doing to fit it, as the alarm is Thatcham Cat1 rated and it would be a shame to spoil it with a bodged install. Any recommendations welcome.


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    #14
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,238 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Any half decent auto spark should be able to fit a car alarm for you.


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    #15
    blastman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,450 ✭✭✭blastman


    I know, but I don't know any. That's why I'm asking.


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    #16
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    id love to get mine fitted.does anyone know who can do it :(


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    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    @Blastman,where in the country are you?

    The problem with them ebay spec alarms is no installer can offer you a guarantee on it going bust,they could fit it and two days later it goes bang thru none of there fault but your going to be on there case about it.

    For future id steer clear of buying alarms off the net unless your confident enough to do a diy because most reputable installers wont take on the job or if they do it'l work out costing more than buying here


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    #18
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    eireal wrote:
    @Blastman,where in the country are you?

    The problem with them ebay spec alarms is no installer can offer you a guarantee on it going bust,they could fit it and two days later it goes bang thru none of there fault but your going to be on there case about it.

    For future id steer clear of buying alarms off the net unless your confident enough to do a diy because most reputable installers wont take on the job or if they do it'l work out costing more than buying here

    can you fit my one for me? Its this one. Also how much is central locking for the drivers side and passanger side doors
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LCD-CAR-ALARM-IMMOBILISER-PASSAT-BEETLE-BORA-GOLF-POLO_W0QQitemZ230119046048QQihZ013QQcategoryZ75329QQcmdZViewItem


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    #19
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    central locking kits are 37 euro in Maplins. kit consists of two rear motors, two front motors with switches. and all necessary wiring.

    I've fitted a few of them, and they're still working! it's actually an easy enough job if you're handy with cars.

    locking works off both front doors, so if either front door is locked or unlocked all doors do the same.

    There is also pulse inputs for an alarm to lock and unlock.


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    #20
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    colm_mcm wrote:
    central locking kits are 37 euro in Maplins. kit consists of two rear motors, two front motors with switches. and all necessary wiring.

    I've fitted a few of them, and they're still working! it's actually an easy enough job if you're handy with cars.

    locking works off both front doors, so if either front door is locked or unlocked all doors do the same.

    There is also pulse inputs for an alarm to lock and unlock.

    Might just get this kit then, will it work with the alarm i have stated above. Would you like to fit my centrol locking kit, when i get it :)


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    #21
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    it should work with any alarm.


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    #22
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    colm_mcm wrote:
    it should work with any alarm.
    Do you know the mobel number for the centrol lock equipment,Thanks


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    #23
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    drdre wrote:
    can you fit my one for me? Its this one. Also how much is central locking for the drivers side and passanger side doors
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LCD-CAR-ALARM-IMMOBILISER-PASSAT-BEETLE-BORA-GOLF-POLO_W0QQitemZ230119046048QQihZ013QQcategoryZ75329QQcmdZViewItem

    Tbh i wouldnt touch anything i couldnt offer a warranty or guarantee with.

    The C/l kit will work off your alarm,its just a matter of hooking its outputs to the kits control unit,wiring wise its easy the only fiddly part can be mounting the actuators in a good spot


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    #24
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    eireal wrote:
    The C/l kit will work off your alarm,its just a matter of hooking its outputs to the kits control unit,wiring wise its easy the only fiddly part can be mounting the actuators in a good spot

    tricky bits I found were getting the rods shaped in such a way that they wouldn't bend out of shape when the actuators moved, while at the same time avoiding obstacles in the door.

    Haven't tried fitting aftermarket electric windows to anything yet. must try it sometime for the craic.


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    #25
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    can that central locking kit be bought in halfords.

    Is this the one
    http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=12303&criteria=central%20locking%20kit&doy=11m5

    But i have a 2 door car and the boot.


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    #26
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    colm_mcm wrote:
    tricky bits I found were getting the rods shaped in such a way that they wouldn't bend out of shape when the actuators moved, while at the same time avoiding obstacles in the door.

    What can be a bitch too is you think you have it in fine and then roll down the window to find the actuator in the way,meh!

    Thats the kit you need Dre,never seen one in halfords before though


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    #27
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    eireal wrote:
    What can be a bitch too is you think you have it in fine and then roll down the window to find the actuator in the way,meh!

    Thats the kit you need Dre,never seen one in halfords before though

    Ok i will get that next week.now the only issue is can i get the alarm and central locking installed.Do you know anyone.I just need it workin dont really need a warranty as i think it should work.


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