Thread: Installing a car alarm (Civic LXi 97)

Recently bought a 5 star car alarm, and thought it would be ideal for me to install it myself and learn a few things in the process

I had a look today at the ignition wire harness (under the steering wheel) and the main wire harness (next to the fuse box under the dash on drivers side).

I have figured out the easy cables that the alarm needs to be connected to, such as the 12V unswitched and switched, starter solenoid for the immobiliser - but need your expertise for the following:

• Wire from the ignition switch to the ignition coil
  The door unlock and lock
  Negative door switch
  Parklights, front and back
  Domelight

I have had a look at some webpages for the wiring diagrams:
http://www.commandocaralarms.com/wir...97/Honda/Civic

The above does not state what wires are for the unlock and lock for the doors >.<

Any ideas? Or am I too n00b and should pay for pro install?

door locks/unlocks you need to work out weather they switch to negative or positive, its alittle complicated might, you need to get wires through the door, might need a electric motor to be installed etc..

lights just flick on the lights and test fuses and take the alarm light wires off that

The doors should not need a motor since it is central locking anyway?

Man and I was thinking this was easy

Originally Posted by fr3ek

Before you go nuts, make sure your insurance company will still acknowledge the alarm if you install yourself. Some companies require you get alarms pro installed :wink:

good advice :!:

Yes, the insurance company might have a sneaky clause that you need an alarm certificate or something to qualify, double check to be safe.

kudos to learning that, but i got my pro installed with a certificate

this help u http://www.the12volt.com/

Originally Posted by VT

this help u http://www.the12volt.com/

Thanks VT, I will check it out

Hope one of these help

MAKE: HONDA
MODEL: Civic LXi
YEAR: 1999 Aust.
POWER: White at ignition loom.
IGNITION: Black/Yellow at ignition loom.
START: Black/White at ignition loom.
INDICATORS: Green/Red & Green/Yellow at steering column.
DOORS: Light Green/Red in 2 pin plug below A pillar.
BOOT: Blue/Black in Blue plug on side of fuse box.
CENTRAL
LOCKING:
Negative trigger?
2 STAGE
UNLOCK:
Door solenoid wires – White/Red & Yellow/Red.
WINDOWS:
NOTES:
WARNING: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
the information contained in these files, due to constant
changes in vehicle manufacturing and sourcing of
components, wiring colours and locations may vary. Always
verify supplied information with a multimeter before making
connections. Mongoose accepts no responsibility or liability
for any incorrect information or damage due to wrong
connection.

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MAKE: HONDA
MODEL: Civic VTi-R
YEAR: 1997
POWER: Yellow at fuse box. White at ignition loom.
IGNITION: Red at fuse box. Black/Yellow at ignition loom.
START: Black/White at ignition loom.
INDICATORS: Green/Red & Green/Yellow in Light Green plug.
DOORS: Light Green/Red in Light Blue plug above fuse box.
BOOT: Blue/Black in Dark Blue plug at fuse box.
CENTRAL
LOCKING:
Lock – Green, Unlock – Blue in door jam connector.
2 STAGE
UNLOCK:
WINDOWS:
NOTES:
WARNING: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
the information contained in these files, due to constant
changes in vehicle manufacturing and sourcing of
components, wiring colours and locations may vary. Always
verify supplied information with a multimeter before making
connections. Mongoose accepts no responsibility or liability
for any incorrect information or damage due to wrong
connection.

Just thought id point out that the star rating only applies if the alarm is professionally installed as its a combination of alarm and certified installed. (for future reference in this thread)

Originally Posted by RKL

Just thought id point out that the star rating only applies if the alarm is professionally installed as its a combination of alarm and certified installed. (for future reference in this thread)

Depending on your insurer.