Happy 4th, everyone!
In the process of tearing apart the lower dash to install a new ignition switch to hopefully fix my charging system and transmission shifting issues, I decided to remove what appears to be an aftermarket car alarm. It sometimes goes off at the slightest provocation, even with the car unlocked. I don't have a manual for it, and so have no idea how many components are involved or how they're connected to the electrical system. I don't want to create more problems, so would appreciate any guidance from the helpful folks on this forum.
I took pictures of as many of the parts that I could find, in the hopes that someone here will recognize the system and can shed some light on how this thing is connected, particularly to the remote entry system (which was installed as a factory option). For example, is there a main unit or "brain" for this thing? If so, where would it be?
I hadn't noticed this button on the bottom of the dash before a couple of days ago, and have no idea what it's for. I'm assuming it's part of the alarm system. It's spring loaded, and doesn't click.
Here's the sensor, attached to the lower tubular brace under the dash. I looked up the part number and it appears to be a Ford part #.
Here's the siren. The wires to it broke off when I wiggled them. Probably chewed by rodents.
Here is what I think is a fused power connection to the underhood fuse/relay center. It looks like an add-on, rather than factory original.
There's also a small red light on the lower left side of the dash (not pictured) that blinks slowly and steadily. Sometimes it speeds up, but I'm not sure why.
Thanks!
In the process of tearing apart the lower dash to install a new ignition switch to hopefully fix my charging system and transmission shifting issues, I decided to remove what appears to be an aftermarket car alarm. It sometimes goes off at the slightest provocation, even with the car unlocked. I don't have a manual for it, and so have no idea how many components are involved or how they're connected to the electrical system. I don't want to create more problems, so would appreciate any guidance from the helpful folks on this forum.
I took pictures of as many of the parts that I could find, in the hopes that someone here will recognize the system and can shed some light on how this thing is connected, particularly to the remote entry system (which was installed as a factory option). For example, is there a main unit or "brain" for this thing? If so, where would it be?
I hadn't noticed this button on the bottom of the dash before a couple of days ago, and have no idea what it's for. I'm assuming it's part of the alarm system. It's spring loaded, and doesn't click.
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Here's the sensor, attached to the lower tubular brace under the dash. I looked up the part number and it appears to be a Ford part #.
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Here's the siren. The wires to it broke off when I wiggled them. Probably chewed by rodents.
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Here is what I think is a fused power connection to the underhood fuse/relay center. It looks like an add-on, rather than factory original.
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There's also a small red light on the lower left side of the dash (not pictured) that blinks slowly and steadily. Sometimes it speeds up, but I'm not sure why.
Thanks!