How to Choose Car SecurityWhat to look for:Motion sensors let you leave the top down or the windows They are also good for protecting the cargo areas in vans and The sensors will sound the alarm if someone invades your Glass-break sensors sound the alarm when they "hear" a window This protects you from the thief who believes he can bypass your alarm by not opening the Driver's side priority unlock lets you open your door without unlocking the You can get in your vehicle without letting your guard Remote outputs allow you to expand the alarm's capabilities by adding features like a remote starter or window Most alarms come with at least one remote Consider everything you want the security system to do (now and in the future) when choosing an When Crime Guard interconnect harnesses are available for your vehicle, Crime Guard security systems are much easier to install than other Why buy a car security system?Protecting yourself and your family, as well as your vehicle and your car stereo are all excellent reasons to invest in a car security Additionally, most insurance companies offer lowered rates for vehicles equipped with an alarm — it'll pay for itself! A good security system not only makes your car more difficult to steal, it also makes it easier to live The small remote control that you carry with your keys lets you arm and disarm the alarm, lock and unlock your doors, and maybe even zap open your How's that for convenience? FREE wiring guide with your system!For most vehicles made up to 1995, Crutchfield gives you a sheet that tells the location and color of the wires you need to access in your For most vehicles made after 1995, we gladly provide the wiring information over the phone, by fax, or by e- This helpful information is FREE with your security system purchase! You also get our free publication, How to Install a Car Security S We help you install your own alarm and saveWhen you order your alarm from Crutchfield, you can also count on the exclusive toll-free Technical Support we offer our Sixteen hours a day, seven days a week, experienced, patient experts are ready to answer your questions (just have your invoice handy when you call) It's like having a pro look over your shoulder while you work! How a typical security system worksWhen you leave the car, push the button that arms your You hear your doors lock, and a siren chirp tells you your vehicle is If you've accidentally left a door ajar, the system alerts you with a different When you walk away, you feel confident, The first thing a thief sees when he approaches your car is a flashing LED that tells him your system is Often, that's enough to make him look If the thief tries to tamper with your vehicle, he'll get a warning chirp or a full siren The security system "brain" decides which sort of warning to give based on the severity of the tampering and the type of sensors the thief When you return to your car, use the remote to disarm the system and unlock your doors or pop open the You can even use the remote to sound the siren if you can't find your car or if someone is bothering Crime Guard harnesses make your security system installation a lot easierFor most vehicles, the installation begins with a Type A harness that makes connections for +12 volts, ground, starter disable and ignition — saving you time and effort on your Connect a couple of sensors and you've got basic (In some cases, you may need to splice a few wires to get all the features you ) Additional harnesses may also be available for your vehicle:for remote door-lock control for parking-light flash for dome light activation for trunk or hatch release for remote engine start