BMW 3 Series Alarm Install
There are some jobs that I really get a kick out of doing. Last week I had a 2015 BMW 3 series alarm to install. Whilst I always aim to get things as close to perfection as I can, this…
Vodafone Automotive, the new name for Cobra
Vodafone Automotive Snake 1st of April 2015 it’s official. Vodafone is the new name for Cobra. Not a crap April fools joke! Vodafone Automotive acquired Cobra on the 14th April 2014 which was off my radar at the time. I found…
Viper 3606V
The Viper 3606V is the top of the line security system from Directed Electronics and is 2 way remote capable. It’s packed with options including a fully open ESP2 port that gives you the option of adding a data battery back-up siren…
Cyclops KE11 Keyless Entry System
Cyclops KE11 The Cyclops KE11 is also known as a KE-CLR-TX-90. It is a simple keyless entry system made by Dynamco which has a quality feel to it. Back in the day Dynatron sold this as the KE11. The REM-090…
Reed Switches
How do reed switches work? White Reed Switch A reed switch is a none contact electronic switch. It opens and closes as a magnet moves in and out of proximity. They are great for protecting opening zones where a conventional plunger…
Microwave Sensor
There are many different types of car alarm sensors, but the microwave sensor is rarely included as standard equipment with alarms sold in New Zealand. They are normally recommended for cars with a soft top such as the Mazda MX-5 or…
Viper 3105V & 3305V
Viper Security Systems The 3105V & 3305V are effectively the same alarm, the only difference being that the 3305V comes with the 7345V 2-way remote and receiver as standard. Both are a mid range alarm from Directed Electronics. Customise your…
Know How Your Alarm Works
Do you know how your alarm works? Don’t wait until your alarm fails! There is never a good time for your alarm remote to fail. If you don’t change the remote batteries then it’s only a matter of time before…
Viper 3100
Update January 2021 The Viper 3100 has now been superseded the 3400V The 3100 is an entry level alarm from Viper. It comes with two 473V 3 button remote controls, but can be programmed to work with 474V 4 button…
AVS C3, C4 & C5 CAN-BUS Alarm Review
About 12 months ago AVS released their new “C series” CAN-BUS alarm. I checked the RhinoCo website and noted that AVS must have a new supplier as it was not a re-branded RhinoCo alarm like all their S Series alarm systems. It didn’t take me…
