Turbo Timer Interfering With Alarm

[Anarkei]

hey guys,

my 'line is running an APEX'i Auto Timer and an aftermarket alarm (not sure on the brand -_-') the problem is, if i forget to wait for the timer to run down and the engine to shut off before arming the alarm, then it sets off the alarm when it does eventually turn off. it's probably a really easy fix but i'll be buggered if i can find the cause.

any ideas?

[danielr34]

hey guys,

my 'line is running an APEX'i Auto Timer and an aftermarket alarm (not sure on the brand -_-') the problem is, if i forget to wait for the timer to run down and the engine to shut off before arming the alarm, then it sets off the alarm when it does eventually turn off. it's probably a really easy fix but i'll be buggered if i can find the cause.

any ideas?

Have a look in Fast Fours Magazine Security In Motion have an alarm with a turbo timer built in so you can have your alarm on while the turbo timer is still running and your car is safe from the time you get out and press the remote. Good value too.

[blu3chip]

There is a way to bypass the alarm system till the engine switches off. Get a professional to help you with this.

[exv8driver]

Give this guy a call.. he often does repair work and has a good rep around the place.

http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=159539

[frx026]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=106206

Your problem is easily fixed.

Any Alarm will hook up to a turbo timer.

You need to get a 12v 5 pin 30amp relay. Dont go to Dick smith, they often sell cheap lower voltage relays to you. Go to a reputable place Repco or somewhere.

Repco Sell narva Relay's these are the best

to wire the relay to the turbo timer

- turbo timer (your wiring color will vary depending on model of timer)

- Constant 12v - to an uninterupted 12v source - make sure you use a fuse

- Accessories - helps to set the timer

- Earth - a clean metal part of the car

- Ignition - runs the car when key off

- Park brake arm - Ground sensor - connect to parking brake to arm turbo timer

Relay wiring ( cut the cars ignition wire)

30 - Engine Side of ignition wire

85 - Ground

86 - Key side of ignition

87 - Ignition input of alarm

87a - turbo timer igniton feed

You will also need to use a diode between pins 87a and 87 with the line on the diode facing ( on the same side as ) pin 87a.

Let me also give you a few tips on how to make your car more secure.

1 - Hide the LED - this lets the theif know that you have an alarm and they come prepared - take them by surprise every time

2 - hide the valet switch

3 - keep your keys in a safe place

4 - make sure your installer is qualified and reputible. An alarm is only as good as its instalation.

5 - dont tell people ( not even your mom) what sort of alarm you have. Dodgy people down load all sorts of things from the internet

6 - dont leave valuable's cd wallets etc in plain site

7 - at night park under lights

8 - when you are going to get a park somewhere turn your system down a few blocks before you get there - dont advertise that you a something worth stealing

9 - tinted windows - great for keeping out peeping eyes

There are other things that you can do to a car to make it harder to steal, not impossible, but harder. However due to the nature of wiring specifics or instaltion techniques i will not post this information on such a public forum or PM it to you. Sorry but nowadays you dont know who to trust.

Regards

I couldnt be bothered tying it again, this is the std alarm/tt interface relay. Should do the trick