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adding keyless entry?
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:03 pm
by MrSo0h0o
ok my 93 camry has an alarm on it but it is not keyless entry. i was wondering how easy/hard or if at all possible it is to add keyless entry to the existing alarm? i dont know the exact model cuz its old but i know its a hornet alarm.
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:13 pm
by William from NOLA
It depends if the alarm allows you to upgrade. Do you have any spare buttons on the remote?
You could get a separate system just for that, but your key ring would be bulky. You may want to just look into getting a new alarm with it built in.
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:15 pm
by MrSo0h0o
the remote has 2 buttons, 1 and 2.. 1 is what arms and disarms the alarm. 2 does some sort of silent weird thing lol i never use it. its a pretty old alarm so i dont know if its upgradeable. how difficult is it to install a keyless entry alarm?
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:34 pm
by William from NOLA
Keyless entry alone is fairly simple and straightforward. It's only the alarms with starter disable that are hard to install.
I think the silent thing you are talking about is for silently arming your alarm. I made good use of that at night when I had my van.
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:54 pm
by MrSo0h0o
is it as simple as just tapping into wires, or does it involve adding relays? also, if i get keyless entry with alarm, how much more work does that involve?
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:08 pm
by William from NOLA
Not sure, I've never installed an alarm myself. Someone else chime in!
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:16 pm
by MrSo0h0o
i think its too late for other ppl. the board dies around midnight lol
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:17 pm
by William from NOLA
Yea, people with lives, psh...
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:41 am
by JeremyC
It depends on the car. To be honest I hate installing alarms, and keyless entry can be even worse. Especially with the new cars, and yes you will need a few relays.
I would PM smoker, with your cars info, and he should be able to help you out. He seems to be one of the best auto start guys on here.