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Originally Posted by Flatrater
In the last 5 years I have removed at least 50 remote start/ alarm systems out of cars. To remove the syatem all I have to do is tug on the wire and it comes right off. Funny how good a wire wrapped around another wire pulls loose soo easy. ONE OF THE MAIN PROBLEMS ON A CAR IS FAULTY CONNECTIONS!! Go figure!
Another problem I see with the instsallations is the use of Scotch loks on outside wiring!! THEY ARE GOOD AT HOLDING WATER!!! I wonder why the corrode all the time causing you bad connections.
I have only seen one car that was wired up right. The owner had a splice block installed between the steering column harness and all wires were tapped of off it.
And if you want to talk about certified!!
I am ASE certified master tech with the L1, GM certified and certified by the FAA.
I never said there was no good installers but thier is always a few that take pride in their jobs and do it right.
When you find the TSB# send me a PM so I can see it.
And the last thing did you see the bill from the repair on the 01 Grand Am. Ifd you didn't then you don't know what was done or if the dealer decided to do a customer satification repair.
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Yeah, like I said before I know there are bad installers out there. Nothing I hate more that is to see a tape monster. Around here, seems like they come from those large retail joints like Circuit City. I never use Scotch Locs. Never liked them. I usually use 3m T-taps which cost me about 2-3x what Scotchlocs run. They give a real nice connection and do not seem to create any problems. I have friends and family that have had remote starters and other stuff that I have installed in their vehicles for quite some time and many miles with no problems. Of course, like you guys, I take pride in my work. I treat every car like it was mine. When I am done, there is nothing out of the ordinary looking. Everything is put together in nice harnesses and wire tied up.
I just called my friend that had her car fixed to see if she still had the paperwork. If I remember right, it had to do with some sort of problem with the ignition and potential fire hazard. Well, to fix this, they had to put in a new ignition module I believe which reset the Passkey system and therefore ruled me out.