Cheap car alarm
When choosing a cheap
car alarm you can opt for one with or without an integrated immobiliser
and in the UK there are Thatcham or non Thatcham approved alarms. Some
cheap car alarms are suitable for DIY installation but all alarms with
immobilisers or Thatcham approved should be fitted by a qualified installer.
For the cheapest
option a non Thatcham cheap car alarm without an immobiliser is available
for quick DIY installation, you only need to connect sensors, courtesy
light, siren, power supply and central locking so if you arm the alarm
the central locking will lock and cars fitted with automatic window closure
will close all windows. If you are unsure about fitting any cheap car
alarms you should always contact an approved installer.
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A non Thatcham cheap
car alarm with an immobiliser should only be attempted by a competent
auto electrician because the immobiliser part of the alarm needs to be
connected to one of the engines electrical circuit. These cheap car alarms
usually only have a single circuit immobiliser and the best engine circuit
to use is to cut the starter motor so less power used, cutting the ignition
or fuel pump will still draw current for the starter motor.
A Thatcham cheap
car alarm without an immobiliser are classed as cat2>1 and are designed
for cars that have a cat2 immobiliser already installed, it is cheaper
than fitting a full cat1 but must be installed by a qualified fitter.
These budget Thatcham car alarms will have basics such as; door, bonnet
and boot protection, ultrasonic or microwave interior protection, a self
powered siren, remote control central locking and two high security remotes.
A Thatcham cheap
car alarm with an immobiliser are classed as cat1 and are designed to
go into cars without an existing cat2 immobiliser, you can find out if
your car has a cat2 immobiliser by visiting thatcham.org. The specifications
of these Thatcham cheap car alarms include a 2 circuit immobiliser, door,
bonnet and boot protection, ultrasonic or microwave interior protection,
a self powered siren , remote control central locking and two high security
remotes.
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