Hey guys
Firstly, I hope this is posted in the right section of the beginner thread. If it isn’t, well, I’m a noob I guess
So I’ve done some research about aftermarket alarms, and decided I want to add one to my ’91. It’s an SE, so it’s got power locks, etc. I have most of the locations staked out for power lock wires (driver’s side kick panel) and the door switches. (I’m supposed to use the front passenger’s side, right?) I just have a few questions regarding wiring. I read about the accessory taps located in the driver’s side kick panel fuse box. Can I tap the power for an alarm here? I read that installing it from the ignition harness can cause problems down the road. I also plan on installing a backup battery, so if a potential thief tries to disconnect it, they will not be successful.
Another quick question- where are the parking lamps accessible at? Is there a good spot to tap wires at?
I’ve done some basic repair (starter, speakers, stereo) and this seems reasonable, but I just want to make sure I know where all the stuff is before I decide to go to town on it.
Firstly, I hope this is posted in the right section of the beginner thread. If it isn’t, well, I’m a noob I guess
So I’ve done some research about aftermarket alarms, and decided I want to add one to my ’91. It’s an SE, so it’s got power locks, etc. I have most of the locations staked out for power lock wires (driver’s side kick panel) and the door switches. (I’m supposed to use the front passenger’s side, right?) I just have a few questions regarding wiring. I read about the accessory taps located in the driver’s side kick panel fuse box. Can I tap the power for an alarm here? I read that installing it from the ignition harness can cause problems down the road. I also plan on installing a backup battery, so if a potential thief tries to disconnect it, they will not be successful.
Another quick question- where are the parking lamps accessible at? Is there a good spot to tap wires at?
I’ve done some basic repair (starter, speakers, stereo) and this seems reasonable, but I just want to make sure I know where all the stuff is before I decide to go to town on it.