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qwalls@cris.com (Quentin Walls) wrote:
>"Bryan Wernick" <wernbry@sc.llu.edu> wrote:
>
>>One worry I have about my alarm (and most other alarms) is the little
>>override button that's supposed to let you disable the alarm if the remote
>>stops working.  However, what's to stop a theif from using that same button
>>to disable the car while he/she breaks the ignition lock and starts the
>>car?  Does anyone have any ideas on this matter?  Should I just keep the
>>button hidden deep in the dash and hope that a theif doesn't find it if my
>>car is broken into?
>
>Clifford and DEI use two different approaches to deal with this.
>Clifford uses a coded valet switch.  You have to enter the correct
>code using the switch.  DEI has a "ghost switch"  you can use an
>existing switch in your car like the power windows, defroster,  or
>head light switch to disarm your alarm, and agian, you have to press
>it a certain number of times.  DEI still has a valet switch for
>programming, but the emergency disarm function can be disabled.  
>You could probably do a single press ghost switch setup.
>
>>Another thing I've been thinking about is the battery supply.  I've heard
>>people say that you should use a separate (hidden) battery to power the
>>alarm system, so cutting the main battery cables won't disable the alarm. 
>>Is it possible to use something like a motorcycle battery for this?  I've
>>got a small car (Civic hatchback) so it's not really an option to hide a
>>second car battery in the car.  Does anyone have any ideas about adding a
>>backup battery to a small car?
>
>Most alarm manufactures make small gel backup batteries that are
>smaller than a motercycly battery, and last about an hour.  A
>motorcycle battery should work though.
>
>>What kind of things are good to have hooked up to the alarm besides the
>>normal door locks and shock sensor?  Are motion sensors (interior and/or
>>exterior) good choices?
>
>I also have a radar sensor, and a glass break sensor in addition to
>the shock sensor.
>
>>Thanks for any replies!
>
>No problem.
>
>