Since I bought my car used a few months ago I've noticed that it has some kind of aftermarket alarm, but for some reason or another it never worked. Today was the first day. I noticed a wire hanging underneath my steering wheel with a small black button on the end. I pressed it but nothing happened, so I drove to my friend's house. When I was about to leave, I pressed a button on my keyless entry and this new alarm started up. It was loud and obnoxious and there was no way to turn it off. I couldn't start my car either. Finally after 30 minutes I got it off by turning the key in the ignition while pressing that little black button. Now it randomly comes on and off and is driving me nuts. I rather learn how to use it instead of ripping it out, though. The alarm cycles through 5-6 different sounds when it's set off and the turn signals, headlights and fog lights blink. Also the car won't start. It comes on if I press anything on my keyless entry or open a door or try to start the car. The aftermarket horn is a little to the right of my grill, behind it. And there's that black button underneath my steering wheel.

does anyone have any idea who makes this alarm or how to use it? I couldn't find any markings on it. I have a 95 GLE. Thanks!

 

Can you find the main controller black box? If so, can you get a pic of it? If the valet switch (button) was just hanging from under your steering wheel, it sounds like a really sloppy install job... just my .02

bluemaxdriver4

 

id have to 2nd that opinion. If you find the brain of the unit (like he said, black box) it should have a manufacturer name and model number. Then all you have to do is lookup manuel online. No biggy. Well we know it has starter kill. I guess thats a start, heh

 

hmm ok i'll try looking for the main black box, but where are these things usually placed? Sorry but I have no idea about car alarms.

 

usually when i install an alarm i try and hide that module as much as possible. But if there leaving the valet switch exposesed then im guess it will be just zip tied up there, or jammed in the upper corner.

 

check behind the kick panel to the left of your feet in the drivers floorboard.

 

Should be placed high above the "dead pedal" in the dash, in the maximas that is the easiest most confortable spot. BUT before you go tearing up your dash looking for it, can you just take a pic of the remote? Or did they add onto the factory keyless? Also you can check the siren, which should be easily seen under your hood, facing downward. Read the make/model off of that.

--Don

 

i dont think the siren would be a good indicator of what alrm he has, DEI makes over like 8 brands of alarms, all something a little different.

 

If anyone could tell I think it would be Don. He is pretty smart.

 

Yes but if the siren is a 514N it would make it a DEI, narrowing it down. If it is on his factory remote than it narrows it down to just a couple.





--Don

 

THREAD JACK!!

My car had an alarm on it when I bought it. My remote says Checkmate. Is that a name brand cause i've searched the web and can't find any info on it. also the alarm control box has no name on it.

thanks