Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 259
Likes: 5
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
I found it was much easier and costs next to nothing to follow the instructions here:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...lert-tone.html
It works very well. I think you would be pleased.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...lert-tone.html
It works very well. I think you would be pleased.
Forum Regular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 392
Likes: 3
From: Rathdrum, Idaho
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Originally Posted by magneticred
I found it was much easier and costs next to nothing to follow the instructions here:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...lert-tone.html
It works very well. I think you would be pleased.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...lert-tone.html
It works very well. I think you would be pleased.
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,689
Likes: 0
From: UK Crossfires Club
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
Is it possible to simply parallel another siren (the newer one that chirps when you lock/unlock) into the harness under the hood instead of removing the cowl and swap modules? If my memory serves me well, the replacement module mounts differently and it is a little pita to delve into the cowl area. Looks like the three wire harness comes right out into the engine bay/firewall area (please correct me if not so). If the three wires are power, ground, and signal then maybe the simple splice can allow two sirens to be present. Would the added circuitry screw up the system to the point the system fails? Will the fuse handle two sirens (original and modified one)? Finally, will the modified one chirp if spliced in with an unmodified (old) one which may be easily located in the engine compartment? 
Thanks for any insight on this guys n gals! 
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,689
Likes: 0
From: UK Crossfires Club
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Just looking at my car today - and yes I agree, not wise to chop anything. I reckon it's just as easy to remove the cover and replace the original siren unit with the more up to date version of the siren. There are the 7 screws to release the cover, and of course the wiper arms need to come off. These can be tight and difficult to remove, put a simple and cheap puller can be used to release them if needed.
I have had a little buzzer attached to the flasher relay in the fuse box for a couple years to get the desired bleep bleep bleep when locking. But the right way is to fit the undated siren and I will do this when i get my hands on one
I have had a little buzzer attached to the flasher relay in the fuse box for a couple years to get the desired bleep bleep bleep when locking. But the right way is to fit the undated siren and I will do this when i get my hands on one
Forum Regular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 392
Likes: 3
From: Rathdrum, Idaho
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
I do not want wires spliced all over the place nor do I want a buzzer wire wrapped around relay pins. If I cannot just parallel the new chirping siren outside the cowl/under hood, then I will just go ahead and install it in the originals place. 
SSB SRT6 405hp/401Tq
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,097
Likes: 2
From: Hooterville
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Not to confuse you but:
Although my car already had the siren install (not loud enough), I added the Radioshack piezo as descrbed in this thread by soldering it to the relay pins.It was alot easier than getting under the car and splicing wires where the splices would be subject to the elements. I removed the relay and soldered everything on the bench and then simply re-installed, routed the piezo wires through the rubber slit grommet then double sided taped the buzzer to the outside of the relay box cover. Works great. "Just saying"
Although my car already had the siren install (not loud enough), I added the Radioshack piezo as descrbed in this thread by soldering it to the relay pins.It was alot easier than getting under the car and splicing wires where the splices would be subject to the elements. I removed the relay and soldered everything on the bench and then simply re-installed, routed the piezo wires through the rubber slit grommet then double sided taped the buzzer to the outside of the relay box cover. Works great. "Just saying"
Last edited by SparkieSRT6; Dec 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM.
Forum Regular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 392
Likes: 3
From: Rathdrum, Idaho
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
I don't know how many times I have to say I do not like nor will ever do that buzzer mod in my car. Hopefully, this direct statement will clear that up. NO THANKS, I DO NOT WANT NOR WILL I EVER PUT A BUZZER IN THE RELAY WIRING!
SSB SRT6 405hp/401Tq
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,097
Likes: 2
From: Hooterville
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Originally Posted by corfire
Was not trying to antagonize, just trying to be helpful. Isn’t that what we do on the Forum?
Sorry can't help you with the circuitry issue.
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
Forum Regular
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 567
Likes: 0
From: Flagstaff Arizona
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
I had the new one as a replacement. Use a little of WD40. Where ear plugs when you remove the old siren. It is a safety feature. Mine really blasted. Don't do it early in the AM or your neighbors may get really annoyed.
Last edited by Hawk Monster; Dec 18, 2010 at 08:17 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 10,452
Likes: 154
From: Cincinnati ( Delhi )
Re: Chirping Alarm Siren (lock/unlock)
I think you are making a mountain out of a mole hill. Bite the bullet, buy the new part and install it. No messing or modifying your OEM wiring harness. I changed out a co-workers at lunch time in less than 20 minutes in the parking lot.