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Wire aftermarket alarm off of the B Harness


  

gunz4me -> Wire aftermarket alarm off of the B Harness (4/25/2008 10:41:10 PM)

Since I am going to replace the radio and factory alarm in my 1997 Civic EX, does anyone see a problem with me using the 16P connector harness from the back of the factory radio to connect to my aftermarket alarm?  I believe it has most of the triggers  as well as some of the basic outputs I will need (i.e. lock all doors, unlock all doors, dome light, hood/trunk/door trigger, etc.).  My project is still a couple of weeks out, but I was looking for other alternatives versus tapping the individual wires in the kick panel.  I am also planning on placing the alarm where it will be a royal PITA to get to, versus the simple right under the dash approach that the so called professionals around here do.

This does look right, doesn't it?

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KarTuneMan -> RE: Wire aftermarket alarm off of the B Harness (5/3/2008 4:11:04 PM)

Use the plug at the keyless module in the drivers kick.


gunz4me -> RE: Wire aftermarket alarm off of the B Harness (5/5/2008 7:34:41 PM)

Thanks for that suggestion.  I found the module in the service manual, and I am going to follow your recommendation!

I am hoping to have all my parts in by this weekend so that I can install the Autopage RF-420LCD that I purchased to replace the failing factory alarm.  I also purchased an Alpine CDA-9885 to replace the "I work when I want to" factory head unit.  I have come to the conclusion that the intermittent Honda radio is probably the source of my keyless/alarm issues!

I do have one final question.  When my wife purchased the car in 1997, she had the dealership install the optional Honda alarm module ($175 for the unit plus $175 for the install).  Can I safely remove the Honda security control unit after I remove the factory radio or should I just leave it in there?  I am going on the assumption that removing the radio will render the Honda alarm useless.  Oh well, I will find out soon enough...


  

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