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I just got a new head unit and subs and everything and I was just wondering how replacing the head unit effects the alarm or whatever or if it effects it at all...
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Rep Power: 272 umm it doesnt affect the alarm at all (unless its an aftermarket one, but i still cant see it having anything to do with the alarm at all), it does make amps (like the ones you just put in to run subs and maybe a 4 channel too?) sound a lot better (less signal transfer, or a cleaner one at that) so the hotter (more voltage) of the rca preouts on an aftermarket deck will have a better signal to noise ratio than the line level converter that you are most likely using now. Overall its one of the better things that you can purchase to make sound quality better. good luck!
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Rep Power: 0 thanks I just wanted to make sure.... I know that it'll sound better
the light that blinks on the stock stereo is just for the cd player or is it for the car?
the light that blinks on the stock stereo is just for the cd player or is it for the car?
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Originally Posted by auto84
thats just kind of a "theft deterrant" it really just sits there and blinks
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civicgurl - not a stupid question.
Is your alarm factory installed or aftermarket? For our '98 Vic, the factory alarm and keyless entry are wired through the stock radio. As such, extra wiring harnesses were needed. I removed the faceplate to the stock radio and the "box" tucks down in the center column, wrapped in a towel. Tucking was the hardest part of the head unit install. I don't know if Honda changed alarm wiring for newer generations or not.
Is your alarm factory installed or aftermarket? For our '98 Vic, the factory alarm and keyless entry are wired through the stock radio. As such, extra wiring harnesses were needed. I removed the faceplate to the stock radio and the "box" tucks down in the center column, wrapped in a towel. Tucking was the hardest part of the head unit install. I don't know if Honda changed alarm wiring for newer generations or not.
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Originally Posted by civicgurl1226
ok thanks guys! it's really nice to have people that can answer my stupid questions
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Rep Power: 763 The only problem with the alarm when replacing the factory head unit is the alarm increasingly going off when your car keeps getting broken into
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Rep Power: 0 coop I think that the alarm is aftermarket actually it was in the car when I bought it... does that make a difference?
J187 I have a 2001 so does that make a difference?
J187 I have a 2001 so does that make a difference?
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civicgurl - did you buy your 2K1 new or used? Whom did you buy it from? In my used 2K1 it was added on (aftermarket) when I bought it from the dealer, so I didn't have the same issues as our '98, which was factory installed bought new. If it's aftermarket then you won't have to worry about it.
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Rep Power: 0 I bought it used from a dealership but the guy that had it before me did work to it... a prett half *** job too I had to replace a lot of stuff just redid my whole suspension! but yeah it's aftermarket I think is there any real way for me to tell I mean I think that there is a sticker on my window but he could have put that on...
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Originally Posted by J187
In one of my motorcycle forums, someone once asked "I am trying to make sure that my exhaust isn't getting too hot. However, everytime I ride for a while and try to test the pipe with the touch method, it burns me. Is there a better way to test the heat of the exhaust?" - Nuff Said.
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Rep Power: 287 CivicGurl, OK, I did some research and apparently the problem only existed in 96,97 and 98 - which I knew, but although I thought I read that it came back in 2001, It seems as though that is not true. So everyone outside of the 96, 97 and 98 years is clear. To all you folks with headunits wrapped in towels behind the dash . .. I think there is some wire splicing you can do to take out the factory HU, call crutchfield I think they know about it. Does it say anything, like a company name on your alarm remote? You should be in the clear either way.
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I have a 2000 F4. I love it. Its a limited production color, Orange and black, so it turns heads. I've got an undertail, custom signals -front and back, hugger, smoke screen, etc. I also custom painted my own helmet to match, complete with Honda wings. The SV is a ton of fun too. Ironically,the SV650 is 10 times for comfortable than the SV1000 IMO. Enjoy. You'll love the SV on long trips.
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I have a 2000 F4. I love it. Its a limited production color, Orange and black, so it turns heads. I've got an undertail, custom signals -front and back, hugger, smoke screen, etc. I also custom painted my own helmet to match, complete with Honda wings. The SV is a ton of fun too. Ironically,the SV650 is 10 times for comfortable than the SV1000 IMO. Enjoy. You'll love the SV on long trips.
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NO - factory installation means HONDA installed it as part of the vehicle when it was made. In the past, factory installations are wired through the radio harness, which causes an issue when you want to replace it.
Aftermarket alarms are NOT wired by Honda, and don't have the wiring complication.
Does this help?
Aftermarket alarms are NOT wired by Honda, and don't have the wiring complication.
Does this help?
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Rep Power: 0 I get that I was just wondering if the fact that the alram is basically turned on when I lock the car doors with my Honda keyless entry clicker if that means that it's stock
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Originally Posted by Coop
NO - factory installation means HONDA installed it as part of the vehicle when it was made. In the past, factory installations are wired through the radio harness, which causes an issue when you want to replace it.
Aftermarket alarms are NOT wired by Honda, and don't have the wiring complication.
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Aftermarket alarms are NOT wired by Honda, and don't have the wiring complication.
Does this help?
CivicGurl, the answer is yes. If you've got a HONDA remote that sets you alarm, then yes its definitely factory
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