Triple S Customs Car Security - Tools and Additional Parts Required; Common Tools Required; Additional Parts and Materials Often Required; Wiring the System and Making Your Connections

CAR ALARM AND REMOTE START INSTALLATION GUIDE
Copyrght 2002-2004 Triple S Customs 35
TOOLS AND ADDITIONAL PARTS REQUIRED;
COMMON TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Digital Multi-meter (never use a test light or analog meter to test automotive circuits)
• Wire cutters
• Wire strippers
• Quality wire crimping tool- such as Klein or Snap-On
• Soldering iron
• Cordless power drill
• Nut drivers or socket set in both metric and standard sizes.
• Drill bit set, 1/2" Unibit
• Torx bit set
• Allen bit set
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Small flathead screwdriver (for adjusting sensors)
• Panel removal tool (Available at most auto parts stores)
• Razor blades
• Droplight or flashlight
• Metal coat hanger (used to feed wires through rubber grommet in firewall)
ADDITIONAL PARTS AND MATERIALS OFTEN REQUIRED:
NOTE: Many of these parts or materials may be purchased at Radio Shack or better-equipped hardware stores.
• 3M vinyl electrical tape- 2 or 3 rolls
• Heat shrink tubing
• Plastic wire ties or zip ties in various lengths
• Vinyl split loom or tubing to conceal and protect wiring under the hood
• 60/40 resin core solder
• 12V 30A SPDT relays- the number of relays required will vary depending on the system being installed and
the features or options installed with it.
• Door lock actuators- required only if adding remote keyless entry to vehicles without power door locks
• Pack of insulated butt connectors
• Pack of 6 amp diodes
• Pack of resistors of various impedances
• Spring-loaded pin switch- necessary if installing an under hood pin switch
• Immobilizer bypass module- only available at better-equipped car audio stores- required when installing a
remote start on vehicles equipped with a factory immobilizer. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual or this
document to help you determine if your vehicle is equipped with a factory immobilizer system.
WIRING THE SYSTEM AND MAKING YOUR CONNECTIONS;
• What makes or breaks an alarm or remote start system is the installation. Even the best systems on the
market will not properly protect a vehicle and function properly if they are poorly installed. A properly installed
system begins with how the system’s wiring is prepared.
• Most installers prefer to disassemble the vehicle first and find the wires they need before any
components are mounted or connections are made. It is recommended that when disassembling the
vehicle; place each part in a labeled box or bin. Do not leave pieces on the floor. They could get lost,
stepped on, or broken.
o It is recommended that the proper tool be always used to disassemble and reassemble parts
of the vehicle. Many tool companies make specialized tools such as window crank removal
tools and door panel removal tools that are available at better-equipped auto parts stores and
hardware stores.
o It is recommended that parts be placed in a labeled box or bag. This helps prevent parts from
being lost, stepped on, or broken. This will also help make reassembly easier.