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ThreePointFive



Member Since: 03 Jul 2012
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 90 V8 Petrol SW Bonatti Grey
Alarm fitment
I am looking at options for security for a pre-puma/TD5 defender project vehicle.

Is the Land Rover alarm a standalone system or does it require the presence of the main vehicle ECU to function?
I am aware that central locking would be necessary to make full functionality possible - at least it will be if it is like any other vehicle with an alarm.

Are there any other issues with wiring in a Land Rover supplied unit?

Alternatively, is there an after market system that would be better in the way it works, and an upgrade from the standard kit? I want it to be as good as I can reasonably get. One life - get one.
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kmac



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The LR "anti-theft system" has its own Control Unit but yes it also connects to the main Engine Control Module.

I think it might be expensive to install the LR one as a retro-fit. You are probably better off getting a good third party unit such as this one:

http://www.cliffordalarm.co.uk/productdeta...=4&b=2
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Romadog



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Assuming you're going to use a Td5 loom, if so alarm won't be a problem. If using a 300tdi era wiring loom, then its not a problem either. I have a 50th annivesrary bulkhead loom, which is a v8 300 series loom. I have up graded the allarm box to one which works cental locking as well, using Td5 wiring extracted fom a Td5 bulkhead loom.
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ThreePointFive



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I have the main TD5 bulkhead loom but without ECU wiring. Everything else is complete. I haven't priced up the alarm from LR so that alone could make my mind up, but then the link above is for a £500 system itself.

It sounds like it's doable anyway, so that points me in the right direction, thanks for the help. One life - get one.
Post #194711 18th Dec 2012 6:52pm
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