anyone still use their factory alarm>?

 

I havent installed an aftermarket one? I was curious what sets the factory alarm off.. On aftermarkets, its usually the interior light or some type of balancing sensor..

Does anyone know what activates the factory, i dont even think its an alarm just keyless Entry...??

 

only thing that will set it off is if someone opens a locked door or the trunk without the key fob. theres no shock sensor on the OEM alarm, but you can add one for a small price.

 

I still use my stock one. Sensors were a pretty cheap add on.

 

Same here

 

I tried to initiate the alarm by sitting in the car and locking it and then opening the door.. I cannot get it to sound off or anything Am I missing something?

 

try locking your car doors and arming the alarm with the windows down(via key fob), then unlock and open manually....

 

Hmm I thought I just mentioned this.. I did sit inside the car.. Locked it with the key FAUB and then opend the door.. Nothing happens.. Does it make a sounds ?

 

Wait a few minutes first. The alarm takes a minute to arm.

 

U can upgrade the factory alarm....I know a guy that works for Acura that does side jobs!!!!

I put sensors on my headlights!!!

Around my way they steal HID's in 5 seconds...I've seen it done!!!!

 

Any ideas of cost adding sensors...? Are the sensors purchased through the Dealer or are they aftermarket…?

 

If the alarm is triggered the horn sounds, the flashers activate, and the starter system is disabled.

I'm curious as to how much people spent to get their sensors done.

 

do you have a 2nd gen? i saw a black one with blue fogs the other day.....kinda rare around here!

 

Just buy the shock sensor's off of Ebay. Any shock sensor will do. I used DEI's stinger ones.
There's a great write up by silverknight in his DIY thread. It's really easy.

 

The LED on the door flashes either slower or faster once the alarm has activated. I can't remember which way it is right now and im not near my car

 

The LED flashes slowly while the system is arming. It takes 30 seconds exactly to arm. Afterwards, the LED blinks quickly.

Another important tidbit about the factory alarm is that it WILL flash the HIDs (bad, bad design). Do not spend much time testing the alarm as flashing the HIDs can shorten their lives dramatically.

 

I cant believe honda even did this to us. They should have made the alarm flash the high beams.

 

The highbeams or just flashers would have been sufficient. Flashing HIDs can result in costly replacements. Very stupid design. I set mine off on accident once and cringed at each flash (there were 3 total flashes) before I could make it stop. They've always said HIDs last the life of the car, but on Acurazine you find lots of early failure threads. If it hasn't got to do with clearing lenses or condensation, I'd almost bet that 99% of seemingly random failures can be traced back to such incidents as prolonged alarm activation or just plain abuse of the HID system. That's right, it's not just a bulb, but a system.

 

so almost any alarm place can install shock sensors? is it cheap to install?

 

The sensors are not expensive at all....

I would suggest having the Acura dealership put them on for you though...

Anywhere will do it....But I suggest the dealership!!!!

Just a suggestion!!

 

I don't think a dealer will do that. PAA used to do it, but they stoped some time ago. If any place does it some aftermarket stereo/alarm shop would. However, as I said it's a REALLY easy DIY if you look at those instructions.

 

Minse still stock. It's fine.


Agree on the poor design on the HID/flashing comments though!

 

stock alarm wont help when ur wheeles are touched... but i guess wheel locks will help there, what else is available for takes? lip kit and hid is all i can think of that wont trigger the stocked alarm when its touched

 

You guys need to move to a lower crime area

Ive never even thought about the need for an alarm. I could leave my car in my driveway unlocked with the keys in it and it would still be there when I went out to use it The thought of someone stealing wheels never occured to me

 

damn when u live in dallas texas... yo ride get jackeddd

 

Yep, but not black. I'm an '01 CL-Peon OPG (yeah...I know I'm old). Really stock (4x4, etc). The blue in my "fogs" are PIAA's. About the only other thing I've done is upgrade speakers and debadge. Thinking about a CAI.

Ya' know, after reading my own post, why would I need to add alarm sensors? Who would want to jack this?

 

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