Re: [VW-A3-2L] Alarm Question

[Myk <michaelj@Bayou.UH.EDU>]

On Tue, 21 Mar 2000 cabrio2nv@aol.com wrote:

> From: cabrio2nv@aol.com
> 
> OK -
> 
> Well now that I am starting to mod up my GLX VR6 I am ready to get an alarm.  
> I know the factory has an add-on keyless alarm option but that doesn't sound 
> to secure.  I want to get an alarm that will be able to pop my trunk and 
> close all my windows and sunroof just like the central locking key system.  
> What systems are the best for these Ideas, i have gone to a few local stereo 
> shops but they have been telling me that i can not add aftermarket keyless 
> entry to my vw and that my factory alarm will interfere with my aftermarket 
> one.  And i don't think any of this is true.  I always see clifford int he UK 
> Mags and stuff, are they the only good company to get for our vws?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Jeff
> 
It is pretty easy to install an alarm and keyless in these cars.  You need
to know how to do it and can be tricky if you (as an installer) havent
done one before.  Check around to find a shop that knows VW's and has done
them before otherwise you can run into major problems.

myk

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