Alarm Wiring Nightmare - Aftermarket Install Disaster
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- I get to remove a butchered in aftermarket alarm system on a Chevy Impala . wiring repair no start no Crank power locks power windows security system
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who does this ? potential wiring fire
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those orange/black handled T&B pliers work great with decent connectors
Recently , I installed a heater core and evaporator core in a 2008 Jeep liberty . I asked if he wanted to liberate the rats nest from it .
He agreed . It was strikingly similar . I think all these guys went to the same school . It was a viper and a Chrysler bypasskit , very similar to what you removed . Luckily , most of the features weren’t even installed . I googled what I could find by model of the systems just for safety . It was apparent that the start circuit wire was bypassed and was easy to confirm by color and trace as well as gauge . But no guess and test since it runs through a BCM . The google search helped . The whole thing was just ghetto , so trash . And people pay for this kind of install ? The ignition kill was wrapped around a hot wire to a fuel injector . Very classy and classic . Was so close to the injector connector that I could not cut and butt splice as you do . Couldn’t locate a replacement pigtail connector and just wanted this Jeep gone . I liquid tapped and heat shrinked as well . Friction taped the harness back up with a length of plastic conduit . Luckily the factory programming for the door locks and the starting system wasn’t interrupted and no re-flash was necessary . I’m not the pro you are but this was on top of the mess I had to sort out with the stuck face vent door I had to clean up and repair . Talk about reinventing the wheel . Got the distribution box to work sweet though . Saved $150 or more for the guy .
All was well for a while . Suddenly there are new problems where he fired the parts cannon for a ignition coil and now getting an injector misfire code . None of this was present in my hands . WTF ? . I know it will be back since the Jeep is plagued . Trying to talk him into full coverage .
Hey , it’s a New York thing !
That looks like a fire hazard if I ever saw one. I've made my own wire harnesses on my electronics bench using spade, RC car, JST or molex connectors (you can get them on eBay, Amazon or Mauser Electronics) and then I'll solder and heat shrink it in with a portable soldering iron. If it is something really complicated then it sometimes helps to use header connectors on a breadboard so you don't end up with a huge bundle of wires (fyi you can then coat it with a conformal coating spray for electrical isolation and moisture resistance). Label printers are also really good for making tabs to put on the wires, to make it easier for the next guy to know which wire is what (e.g. Horn +12V, GND, etc...). I pride myself on clean neat wiring that is easy to maintain and won't kill somebody by igniting the carpet or something.
Great information !! I love to hear from professionals that take pride in their craft !! Thanks for watching !!
I have had a few of those over the years, hate after market security systems , remote start systems I found many hackers that split the wires and twisted the wire into the main harnesses LOL. I just rip them out and go back to the color codes then find out it was also hooked up the heater, motor horn ect what a pain in the ass. there were times' had to replace the steering columns just because the steering column harness was so butchered . I remember pulling out the drivers seat just to lay upside down to figure out were that spiderweb of wirers went to , just like you I had a Walmart bag of junk left over.
My dad would choke me if I did something like that lol
Aftermarket alarms suck
A KARR Security alarm installed by the dealer as an "addon option" on 2004 ram 1500 quadcab has gone wonky now doors lock when I get out with keys in the ignition and the horn honks randomly for 10 seconds when parked. Pushed the button for "valet mode" which stopped the honking but I want it gone. I can't find a wiring diagram anywhere. I have all the 2004 factory service manuals but I'm lost...
If it were me, Id just remove the whole aftermarket alarm system
i bet 100 usd u will comitte sueside before changing all this wires, so they work 100%. for a long time.