quick alarm question

[portadownfc]

Ok i wired up my alarm to the indicators so they flash on lock/unlock. now i have realised that when i use my indicators for signalling left or right both come on.

i have been told to connect the alarm to the rear lights and not the front. will this make any difference?

if so am i correct in saying the wiring for the rear lights runs down the drivers side inner sill. if so what colours should i be looking out for?

thanks

John

 

[Autosparks]

Your alarm is obviously ment to be wired to the side light not indicators. It doesn't matter where you connect them up it will still do the same

You can still wire them up to the indicators but with some 5amp diodes connected up

 

[portadownfc]

where would i get these diodes, and how do i wire them in?

 

[Autosparks]

Get them from Maplins, this will probably be best http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=46413&criteria=UK59P&doy=10m4 You will need 2

It needs to be wired in series so cut the alarm indicator wires and then solder the diode in with the band end (you should notice one end of the diode has a silver band around it) to the car and the other end to the alarm

 

[pdc78502]

you should have to wires for indicators one for left and 1 for right they connect strait to the relay switch

 

[portadownfc]

you should have to wires for indicators one for left and 1 for right they connect strait to the relay switch

tried that, same problem, have got some 5a diodes from my local autosparks and gonna try them soon

John

 

[pdc78502]

just checked wiring diagram and you have to connect it to poss on the indicators with a 7.5amp fuse

 

[tabetha]

You can use any 4000 series rectifier diodes, if they haven't got these in stock, but I always use 1N5408.
If you also use a couple on the rear lights you can have four brake lights by having the rear fogs come on with the brake lights but still work on thier own independently when switched on.
tabetha

 

[pdc78502]

that would prop p**s off people if you have fogs comeing on when you brake as they will be so bright

 

[portadownfc]

just checked wiring diagram and you have to connect it to poss on the indicators with a 7.5amp fuse

tried that, didnt work

You can use any 4000 series rectifier diodes, if they haven't got these in stock, but I always use 1N5408.
If you also use a couple on the rear lights you can have four brake lights by having the rear fogs come on with the brake lights but still work on thier own independently when switched on.
tabetha

already have the front hooked up to full beam, might try this too and **** every one off

 

[tabetha]

I am sure the fogs probably does **** some off, especially if they are sat up your **** like a chavved up boy racer!!
It might even make them back off ?
tabetha

 

[portadownfc]

got the diodes wired in and all working now. cheers guys