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How to Install a Car Alarm?
It is quite natural to get worked up with the idea of getting your car robbed, or being stranded in the middle of nowhere, waiting for help. By simply installing a car alarm to your vehicle would make life easier for you, and ensure you the peace of mind you wanted. Follow certain steps and you can do it yourself.
There are several reasons why you might be looking forward to get a car alarm system, attached to your vehicle, among which the most vital reason is that you are fed up of the burglars breaking into your vehicle and running off with it. The crime of car robbery has been going up until recently; thanks to the car alarm systems, it is under considerable check now. So why would you stay a step back? It is better to get one yourself and get it fixed onto your system, in no time at all. Instead of going through the hazards of bringing a professional to take care of the installation, it would be easier for you to take up the task.
You may feel that your knowledge regarding the installation of hardware is pretty limited, but be assured that there is always a first time for every thing that you do. So if you care to follow certain instructions it would be easier for you to cope with the situation, with these methods:
- To go about the process, it is essential that you have a good study of your own vehicle first, starting from the wiring of your car. It would be much simpler to know about the proper wiring of your vehicle, through the wiring diagram, and then go ahead with the car alarm installation. The only reason for this is that, the diagram would allow you to assess the positioning of the components effectively.
- There are certain things that you need to consider, when you are about to fit the alarm, which include the sorting of positions for the dash board light, reset switch, siren and the alarm itself. Having verified the positions you would be required to get yourself arranged with the requisite gadgets to carry out the installation on your own.
- After having read the instruction manual that comes along with the alarm, it is necessary for you to do the wiring as effectively as possible, so that it is not visible from outside. If the alarm wiring were to be clearly noticed from outside, it would become easier for the burglar to slash it off and disengage the alarm with no problem at all.
- It is also necessary to install the alarm module and the LED carefully enough, as they play a vital role in making the car alarm more efficient. Keeping a car alarm LED in a comparatively visible region, would enable it to flicker within the line of sight of the general mass.
- Always take care to test whether the system is running properly, before you start reassembling the car, as it would save you the trouble of opening the system again, if any problem showed up.
Moreover, if you were considering placing a remote car alarm in your car, make sure to get the wires attached onto the vital locations of your car. The control module of the body, driver kick-panel and the ignition harness are some of the places that you should keep connection with. If things go well according to the methods mentioned, then there is no fear of having a burglary or distress in barren regions.
Tags: Car Maintenance, Car Security
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MyKey - Ford announces Car Limiting Keys
Ford has just announced a new technology that’ll introduce in the 2010 Ford Coupe, and will quickly spread over all its models. MyKey.
MyKey will allow 4 different things according to the parental programming.
- Limit the top speed of the vehicle to 80 mph (chime alerts will be launched at 45, 55 and 65 mph)
- Limit the stereo volume to up to 44% of the max
- Set a sustaining (irritating) chime if the seatbelt isn’t properly fasten
- Avoid the disabling of traction control
Ford is targeting worried parents that lend cars to their kids, allowing them to sleep better and lend the car more times than they use now.
MyKey uses Ford self-technology (Securilock for example) and will be used more or less like a Big Brother.
Insurance companies will thank Ford for this… what do you think?
Check out Ford’s official MyKey Press Release.
Tags: Car Safety, Car Security, Ford
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Car Cameras
Digital cameras have not only revolutionized the way we take pictures of our friends and family, but also many of the ways we drive. Digital cameras have increased in use exponentially in the last decade. First digital cameras became popular as webcams, then on mobile phones and now as a standard feature in many types of vehicles. Car cameras are generally used to give the driver a clear view of any possible blind spots he or she may have.
Car Cameras are usually small devices that attach to the rear or side of your vehicle and are wired to your vehicles video display, which can be an in dash entertainment center for playing DVD’s or a GPS navigation display or even a separate LCD display specifically installed for camera viewing. The technology is fairly simple; it is like a small computer webcam that can view the driver’s blind spots at any time.
Perfect for larger vehicles which might have hard to see areas that can be dangerous when your vehicle backs out or changes lanes, car cameras are the perfect accessory to instantly view any objects such as kids toys, pets or pedestrians when backing out of the garage, driveway or parking lot.
On many new vehicles such as SUV’s and minivans, car cameras are quickly becoming standard features, especially on higher priced vehicles. However, even on modestly priced vehicles, this feature can be an option. If you own an older vehicle or a car in which this option is not available, after market products are affordable and easy to install.
There are two categories for after market products; the first is the car camera only category in which the vehicle already has some kind of digital display that can be used. The second category is when the car camera is sold with its own digital display or media center (DVD player/GPS navigation system). Generally speaking, car cameras sold on their own cost from about $100 to $300 without installation. For systems that include both the camera and the display, expect to pay much more.
Tags: Car Gadgets, Car Parts, Car Safety, Car Security
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Car Security Systems
While many vehicles offer security accessories, for those that want full protection against theft or damage to their vehicle, cargo and the passengers they carry a comprehensive car security system is usually a good idea and purchase. Car security systems include a variety of features and while each system can be different, many include the following:
Door Sensor
A common type of alarm when a door is opened without a key or entering a special code.
Ignition Alarm
This alarm is used when a vehicle is started without the proper key or special computer chip/ password.
Motion Sensors
A motion sensor is perfect for owners that want to keep windows open or even keep their convertible tops down. This feature offers an alert when a robber invades a specific area of the vehicle.
Glass Breakage Sensor
Many times a car thief will try to break the window instead of opening up a door to break in a vehicle. With a glass breakage sensor, the noise generated from breaking glass will sound the alarm.
Driver’s Side Priority Unlock
This feature allows the owner to only open up the door to the driver’s side, stopping others from entering your vehicle from other doors.
GPS Tracking Device
One of the best ways that a vehicle can be tracked once stolen is with a GPS tracking device. In many cases, you can recover your stolen vehicle in only a few hours before lots of damage can be done to it. It should also be noted that some systems actually contact you via a cell phone or the internet when it is believed your car was broken into or stolen.
Detachable Face Radios
Since car radio theft is one of the most popular crimes involving vehicles, an excellent deterrent has been a detachable face radio. You can remove the radio’s face plate when exiting the car- this way giving thief’s a great deterrent not to break into your vehicle for its radio.
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Car Security
Your car is probably the second biggest purchase of your life (besides your home) and while many vehicles are insured against fire, theft and collision, no one wants to go through the hassle of having their beloved vehicle damaged in any way. For those that love their cars, prevention is usually the best deterrent against damages or loss of your vehicle and by implementing some car security products, you can severely reduce the risks of damage.
Car Alarms
Car alarms are now found installed on most vehicles or an option on many new vehicles. In addition, for those older vehicles that do not have a car alarm, adding an after market product is easy, affordable and effective. Obviously, a car alarm won’t make your car impossible to steal, but it will be an extremely effective deterrent. Any amateur will not be able to steal your vehicle without at least having the car alarm go off and hopefully waking a few of the neighbors. Car alarms work because they bring attention to the vehicle. Whether it is in a parking lot or parked on a quiet city street, the deterrent of the car alarm has been proven effective
Satellite Tracking Devices
With GPS products now being very popular, one of the ways that you can thwart your car being stolen and never recovered is to place a small GPS tracking device in your vehicle. If your vehicle is ever stolen, you can quickly pinpoint the location of the vehicle on a digital map. Many satellite tracking devices also automatically contact the local police department to help recover your vehicle quickly before any additional damage can be done. While this technology is great for the average car, if you have a luxury vehicle or exotic sports car, this security device should be a mandatory purchase.
Steering Wheel Locks
A low tech car security device that is a great deterrent is a steering wheel lock. These easy to spot and effective items make it very difficult and nearly impossible to drive the vehicle by keeping the steering wheel forced into a limited range of motion. Of course, someone with a tow truck or flatbed can still steal your vehicle, but for the ordinary thief that doesn’t have a huge selection of tools at his disposal, steering wheel locks make stealing a car a very tedious and risky proposition. Steering wheel locks are not only low tech, but very affordable with prices starting at about $20.
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