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[YoungUn]

Are these alarms alright ? or are they easy to chavs and thiefs to disarm ?

Argos alarms

Dont laugh where its from !

Cheers, Charlie

[cooper_shaz]

This one would be better as it is expandable, i.e. you can add central locking, internal sensors etc etc
and expand it as you go along

Clicky..

£39.99

details..

Shark Car Alarm 2 Information:
Manufacturer: Shark

• Remote keyfob operation
• Choice of five 120dB siren sounds or multi-tone
• Remote shock sensitivity setting
• Car locator function
• Battery backup facility
• Anti-scan/anti-grab technology
• Over 1,000,000 digital codes
• Remote panic alarm
• Engine disable output


An fully expandable version of the basic model (L52AF) that includes two pin switches, to provide protection for the boot and bonnet. An LED status indicator is included which, when mounted on the dash, provides a very visible indication that the alarm is active. Additionally, the alarm has a high-current pulsed output that is used to flash sidelights, indicator lights or dipped beam headlamps, in fact any lighting load up to 10A. The alarm has a grounded trigger input that can be used with an ultrasonic detector, for instance. Additionally, an output is provided to operate the remote door lock interface. The alarm remote control features two buttons. The upper button is used to arm/disarm the system, activate the warn away facility and for personal attack. The second button is used to deactivate the in-built shock sensor circuit and the car locator function, which chirps and flashes the sidelights to help you find your car in the car park. The alarm is supplied complete with comprehensive fitting instructions, fixing kit, warning stickers and one keyfob transmitter. Additional keyfob remote controls are available separately, to replace lost or stolen ones or for a second user of the vehicle - the alarm can learn the codes from two transmitters; each keyfob is unique. This model also features a battery backup facilty which means if any potential thief manages to disconnect the power to the alarm, then the internal battery would continue power the alarm - requires a 9V PP3 battery (not included).

Shark Car Alarm 2 Specifications:
Accessories:
L54AF Additional Keyfob
AR46A Duracell 9V PP3




Shark Car Alarm 2 FAQ's:
Q) Do you install the above car alarm or do I have to get someone to install it for me? [email protected] - Paul
A) Unfortunately we are unable to offer a fitting service, but it may be worth asking at your local store to see if somebody may be able to help.

Q) What is the current consumption as I am considering fitting it to a Motorhome, where it will be left active for periods up to 1 month. - Gary
A) 8.4mA quiescent, 22mA armed, 600mA sounding and 250mA sounding from back-up battery.

Q) I have limited space to install this. Please could you indicate the dimensions. - Martin Ratcliffe
A) 110x110x80mm

Q) How much are the additional keyfobs, and can you supply them? - ChrisM
A) Order code L54AF £9.99.

Q) reguarding the alarm L53AF , can i still have the alarm on my car if it doesnt have central locking? and are there any specific requirements needed to have this alarm on my car? - dave
A) The alarm will fit any car no specific requirements other than 12 volt negative earth.

Q) With the demise of CR41U how do we now connect it to the central locking kit. - brian
A) All you need is a 12v changeover relay, orange from alarm to coil other side of coil to pos 12v, earth to moving contact, brown and white from the YD77 locking kit to normally open and normally closed.

Q) I have just purchsed the L53AF alarm unit on the understanding that it could operate the existing central locking on my car, reading the instructions I find that it requires a CR41U interface which is not listed by yourselves, how then do I connect the alarm to the central locking. - mik
A) CR41U not needed just use a changeover relay like N00AW.

[philster]

to be honest i wouldn't recommend the shark alarm.

I've had 2, one was the cheaper one and the second the expandable one above.

Both were utter garbage and went off for no apparent reason (usually about 3 in the morning), also the shock sensor was a waste of time, although adjustable it may as well just be on or off!

It got to the point where the alarm went off and i didn't even check just pressed the fob, at this point any alarm becomes useless!

[cooper_shaz]

In real terms you are going to find with alarms that you get what you pay for.

All these cheap ones have their quirks, I have put a couple of these in for people and generally they have been fine..

Yes there is the occasional false alarm with some as mentioned by Philster..
but that is down to quality and price.. The

A simple red flashing led could act as a deterent.. £2.29

Flashing LED's

[YoungUn]

its not the deterant im after... tis the actual nee naw if someone trys to rob my amp n subs

[pikey7]

I hate to say it, but a £30 alarm isn't gonna save your amps and subs. All it will do will annoy and make you become complacent about the ruddy thing going off at stupid times of night. Regardless of which one you get at that price. If you are short of cash, wait a little while, keep your fingers crossed nothing disappears in the mean time, and spend a ton on one. there are some reccomendations for that sort of wedge in the other "alarm" posts.

[Dog]

Are there any companies that can fit the lot in?

I am thinking of getting RCL, etc etc, like the new coopers...

Is there anywhere I can get a full leccy package fitted? inc a Cat1 alarm system, and imobiliser?

[pikey7]

your local alarm place is the best bet I would imagine. They'll have all the contacts to get hold of solenoids and so on to get all that stuff going.

Alternatively, I seem to recall that W&P do an alarm aswell as the window/CL kits. I can't be bothered to have a look right now, but maybe you should...? Of course though, they'll be DIY kits I would expect.......

[syholl]

I dread to think how much you would pay somebody to fit an alarm with immobiliser, as well as electric central locking/windows etc.

Its a horrible job, and its even more horrible if your car doesn't have a dashboard like the newer Minis had. Most decent alarms, and by decent i mean something other than the ones you have mentioned above, have quite a lot of wires, and a control box, all of which need hiding away somewhere to make it more difficult to bypass.

You can get a decent enough alarm for about £100 off Ebay, Toad ones are superb, and have lots of extra features should you need them in the future. If you have subs and amps and stuff, its worth the money to protect your car. As soon as you drive down the road with your stereo on, you attract attention, so i would say a decent alarm is a must...!!

[AlexM]

I have been saving a while to get a decent alarm. My local Audio shop includes fitting in the price of the alarm, which is a clifford and it has a lifetime warranty! I plan to put in a flashing LED as a bit of a deterrant once I have my dashboard in which will be by the end of next week hopefully. Ill get the alarm fitted nce i have saved up enough cash.

Most of the time if a thief wants stuff from the car they take the whole car. So I would consider things like steering locks and those ones that go over the handbrake and gearlever.

[cooper_shaz]

This is not a dig at anyone... so please dont take it as that.. It is a funny thing.... I have done audio installs for people in the past and they spend £££££'s on head unit, amps, speakers, cables etc but then skimp on an alarm..

If your planning a decent install the first this you should look at is security.. not just in terms of alarms etc, but where the car will be kept, how visible is it to thievs, etc etc...

plan out your system accordingly but before you put anything in, get a decent alarm fitted.

Then start looking at buying amps etc..

no point fitting all your kit and then thinking now I will buy an alarm, because if it gets nicked in the meantime, it is all a waste, and heartache for you, but a bonus for the theiving little sh!t who got your kit and sold it for a third of what you paid for it....

[AlexM]

My local audio shop have told me that if you have central locking fitted then the alarm will hook up to that so you have remote central locking/unlocking and keyless entry. They want £50 per door to fit a central locking kit, i have seen them advertised in the mags for £70 for both doors, but i think i could pick one up at a show for much less.

Is there anywhere you can buy stick on security stickers?

[saul]

hi, to be honest my friend had an astra and fitted it with a clifford alarm and imobilisor, and im not a theif pikey/chav etc but he lost his keys, i had no previous expirience and i managed to disarm it and the mobilisor easy! u have 2 smash a box n cut a wire! try to hide the alarm if that is poss, i.e. wire it into the boot