Alarms

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There are a number of businesses who go out of their way to assist people on SAU. Be it car audio installation, product choice, alarm installations, etc - these guys should be able to help you. This is not a SAU-endorsement of their services, however I have been a customer of some of the listed individuals, and since their names come up all the time, it's easier to provide a list.

Chris Rogers

Business: Audio Express (Brisbane)

ABN: 63 298 717 977

Qualifications:

MECP,RTTI , autoelect cert. electronics Eng degree.

Phone: 1300-AUDIOX (283 469)

Mobile: 0407 102 839

Email: [email protected] or via Private Message.

Location:

Brisbane Qld , service area is a 75km radius of Brisbane- other areas by appointment.

Mail order and fitting done australia wide by hand selected people.

Specialises in:

- CAR Security in GSM paging/monitored security.

- Car audio - supply of most major brands including sound deadening.

- 2 FULLY equipped mobile workshops (will provide pics of NEW 2006 van) so all work can be done on site or at workshop depending on job size.

danielr34

Name: Leon

Business: Security In Motion (NSW)

ABN: 99 083 279 609

Qualifications: 15 years Industry Experience, Master Licence and installation Licence, ASIAL Member, CARSAFE

Phone: 02 9553 9342

Mobile: 0407 106 822

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.securityinmotion.com.au, PM

Location: Entire Sydney Metro and Sydney Region, Blue Mountains and Windsor down to Camden.

Specialise In: All aspects of Automotive Security especially performance vehicles, cars, motorbikes, trucks, bobcats, excavators, boats and caravans. Also Reversing Sensors and other safe driving aids.

FHRX

Name: Marty Price

Business: FHRX Studios (NSW)

ABN: 97 879 788 419

Location: Unit 11, 70-72 Captain Cook Drive, Caringbah, NSW, 2229

Mobile: 0417 686 671

Phone: 02 9525 2731 (Ring mobile first)

Fax: 02 9527 4299

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.fhrxstudios.com

Specialise In: All sorts of audio & visual entertainment, security, and Pepsi

Fusion Car Audio

Fusion Dealer Locator

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The same questions get asked over and over on the forum every week. By putting them all in one location, hopefully it will be easier for ppl to browse

What is an immobiliser?

An immobiliser is an electronic device, which automatically shuts down essential systems in your car (such as the ignition, fuel pump, starter circuit or ECU) so that it cannot be driven away powered by its own engine.

What does a 'Standards approved' immobiliser have?

Under the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Vehicle Immobilisers (AS/NZS 4601:1999, amended in 2003), an immobiliser should have:

- Automatic immobilisation within 40 seconds of ignition switch-off

- Two independent points of immobilisation

- Connections enclosed in security housing

- All black security wiring

- Flashing dashboard LED when system is armed

- Secure owner PIN override

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Recommended installers around Australia

Disclaimer: The following list is mainly made up of recommendations I've received. The installers listed are all certified professionals with appropriate qualifications and licences, and most have experience with imports. SAU will not accept any responsibility for anything going amok with your car, but that being said I would gladly entrust these individuals to install a security system in my car:

NSW

- Allan Jong (Maxi Security). Mobile, will come to you. 02 9608 6781.

- Security in Motion. Speak to Leon. 0407 106 822 or 0425 766 341.

VIC

QLD

- Chris Rogers (Brisbane)

SA

- Adelaide Pro Sound. APS on the forums, but full contact details on website.

WA

NT

TAS

I'd rather choose someone else. Who can I trust?

As a first point, I'd look up the ASIAL (Australian Security Industry Association) register, here.

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Troubleshooting

Using a test light

This is a very good and simple guide that shows you how you can diagnose problems. Test lights only cost a few dollars, and can be useful in determining whether you have a blown fuse.