Siren replacement advice: What are my options?

rimpainter.com · 05-13-2006, 10:56 PM

Take a look at this thread real quick. In summary, something happened to my old-school Clifford Intelliguard 700iq siren when I jump-started my 4R. It only chirps and alarms quietly now. I tried resetting and unplugging everything related to the alarm to no avail. It's still quiet.

My question is: Will any replacement siren work? I see two wires coming from the back of my existing siren. Could I just cut them, remove the old siren, install a new one, and solder the wires?

There are numerous ebay auctions for sirens stating they will work with any system. Is this true?

TIA!

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marko3xl3 · 05-13-2006, 11:01 PM

Yeah, your system is pretty simple, any replacement siren with 2 wires will work. Just make sure that your current siren doesn't have some backup system which will keep it going off for the next 2 centuries

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reggie 00 · 05-13-2006, 11:04 PM

I do belive you can. It is just a speaker. I used a battery back up on my Tahoe and then changed it out to a different one later.
As long as the brain mod is not messed up. I cant remember if you can set the alarm off and read a voltage on the wires to check. I got a message in to my bro (he has 15yrs exp) to see whats up.

4x4Lamm · 05-14-2006, 03:34 PM

Yup, its just like any other speaker, only the sound chip is built into it.

JC whitney sells one that yelps at around 140 db, that should work.

Lamm

rimpainter.com · 10-21-2006, 09:45 PM

*Update* Replaced the defective siren with a DEI 514N Softchirp siren. It didn't work at first, so I switched the wires around and it worked like a charm.

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marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	Yeah, your system is pretty simple, any replacement siren with 2 wires will work. Just make sure that your current siren doesn't have some backup system which will keep it going off for the next 2 centuries . __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

05-14-2006, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
4x4Lamm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,573	Yup, its just like any other speaker, only the sound chip is built into it. JC whitney sells one that yelps at around 140 db, that should work. Lamm __________________ -1992 4Runner SR5, Destroyed by fire. Lots of mods. I will miss it. -1995 4Runner SR5 Limited, Also known as the money pit. Becoming a trail rig now. -2004 Tacoma SR5 TRD, My new daily driver. I love this truck!

10-21-2006, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,797	Update Replaced the defective siren with a DEI 514N Softchirp siren. It didn't work at first, so I switched the wires around and it worked like a charm. __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

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05-13-2006, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
reggie 00 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vacaville,California Posts: 996	I do belive you can. It is just a speaker. I used a battery back up on my Tahoe and then changed it out to a different one later. As long as the brain mod is not messed up. I cant remember if you can set the alarm off and read a voltage on the wires to check. I got a message in to my bro (he has 15yrs exp) to see whats up.