cackalak han

My alarm is starting to show its age. Sometimes when I go to unlock it, the alarm starts going bezerk. Is there a way to retain the keyless entry and disable the alarm? It's just so embarrassing when your horn is blaring in the middle of a parking lot or in your driveway, and you can't do anything about it. I press the keyfob and nothing happens.

Any input would be appreciated.

Elton

you have the rs3000 ?

profuse007

put it in valet mode.

Bob_98SR5

just tear the darn thing out. i hated that alarm. the best day is when i read midi's thread about the commando 870 and got some guys to put a group buy together

profuse007

if yall guys are lookin at the commando 870, check out the very similar autopage 860lcd, both are on FM frequency. ive installed couple of those along w/ the 720lcd and theyre pretty good. mostly importantly, its cheaper than the commando.

the down side to those brands are the LCD replacement remotes, it can be very expensive since its its not that popular on the mobile security market.

MTL_4runner

Even the darn DEI remotes (esp Viper) can be pretty pricy too.
I mean $50 for a tiny circuit board and maybe 10 cents worth of plastic/silicone.

cackalak han

Yes, I have the RS3000. So if its in valet mode, the alarm won't be armed? I'll have to try that out.

I might also look at getting something else, like those mentioned above. My OEM Honda alarm had a range of about 2000 ft. This thing's only got maybe 5.

How is the range with the commando and autopage? I had a Python in my Acura and it had one of those antennas that stick onto the front of the windshield and that had a range of about a mile. Loved that alarm, but it's expensive.

profuse007

for all DEI units w/ xhf or hf antenna, the remotes are interchangable. that means that you dont hvave to find the exwact replacement. i.e. viper, python, rattler, avital, and valet 1way 433mhz remotes are interchangable.

profuse007

thats correct. it wont arm nor starter-kill.
ive never heard of any factory alarm out there that have any more than 50' of range.

DEI 2way units' range only goes up to 1/4 miles, w/o obstructions. autopage is the same. the brand new, redesigned, viper 5900 has 1mile range.

cackalak han

Actually, I think my friend's Honda Civic had your usual OEM range, but my S2000's range was spectacular. I don't know if they put in a different keyless system in there or what, but I could lock/unlock my car from my office on the fourth floor. And that was with it being in an underground parking lot. I tested it out on flat ground once, and it was something like 1000+ feet.

And I was exaggerating about the "mile range" on the Python. The brochure said ~ 2000 feet.