What was the price on the factory alarm? I was going to buy it though Honda-Accessories.com & save some $$, but I want anything electrical to be covered under warranty. The problem is their going to pump me $700.00 for it (installed). Did anyone get it cheaper, installed? Please help. Thanks

 

Anything you buy from Honda is overpriced. Example, got my front spoiler for about $125 cheaper on-line. I got the Viper alarm with motion detector for about $400 installed. Great alarm and my Honda dealer wanted about $700 for LoJack. I know that half the cops in my area dont turn LoJack on so it is useless unless they do. Shop around before you take a screwing from dealer. [QUOTE]Originally posted by CHOWBOX:
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If you are technically inclined you can install the alarm yourself. The car is pre-wired and all you have to do is plug in some adapters and connections.

at partscheap.com, you can buy the whole alarm system for $300, and install it yourself.

Or, you can have a custom alarm installed for about $400 (this is what I recommend).

 

"at partscheap.com, you can buy the whole alarm system for $300, and install it yourself"

Or you can buy it from a sponsor
(who was also the guy that started that other place too)

-Trevor

 

Is it really plug and play as you described or is there alot of drilling, unmounting, etc, etc that's involved?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by TAllen:
[B]"at partscheap.com, you can buy the whole alarm system for $300, and install it yourself"

Or you can buy it from a sponsor

 

Easy install if you can follow directions, it will take some time though. Give yourself at least a Sat morning to do it carefully. Some of the under the dash connectors are a b**ch to unplug. I did it and am very satified with the fully stock result. Honda-Accesories.com sends a full set of install instructions out with the unit, and they are priced right at just under $300.
Trevor, did you ever locate the install instructions on the hood switch option for the alarm, I would like to know the level of comlexity on that addition before purchase?
JohnA

 

The alarm on my car was a "forced option" but Honda of Oakland only charged me $300 for it. So I think it was a pretty good deal.