radio shack siren problem WTF!
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From: anacoco, la
RE: radio shack siren problem WTF!
okay, went to the shack and got the siren, i got part number 273-079. it was about 5 bucks, supposed to be as loud or louder (120db) than the other one, 273-070 but a lot smaller. i couldn't find the delphi connector for sale anywhere, but what i did was take off the ecm mount, then pop the cap off the connector, jam the wires directly into the connector and then double stick tape the siren into the square spot where the hd one would go. then i put the cap back on which holds the wires snugly into place. put the ecm bracket back on, and 20 mins later, we're done.
yeah, okay, the hd one might be louder, but i went to the website and it does not give specs, but i think this is still gonna keep the casual tinkerer from ph*cking with my bike. yeah, if a pro wants it, he's gonna get it, but thats why i got insurance
yeah, okay, the hd one might be louder, but i went to the website and it does not give specs, but i think this is still gonna keep the casual tinkerer from ph*cking with my bike. yeah, if a pro wants it, he's gonna get it, but thats why i got insurance
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RE: radio shack siren problem WTF!
I know it's an old thread but I didn't want to start a new one.
Is anybody else who has put the radio shack unit on disappointed with it's performance? I was hoping for something louder and longer than just the quick "beep".
Is anybody else who has put the radio shack unit on disappointed with it's performance? I was hoping for something louder and longer than just the quick "beep".
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From: anacoco, la
RE: radio shack siren problem WTF!
there are several different 'sirens' available from radio shack. i put one on my bike that fits in the same spot as the hd unit. it isn't very loud, but that could be due to being under the ecm. the one i put on my wife's bike is just a hair too tall to fit under the ecm, so it sticks out a little bit, it is much louder. funny thing, it also only cost 4 bucks.
if you're only getting a short beep out of it, you may have it connected wrong to. the only time you should get a short beep is arming, disarming, and the 'warning' after that, it should be screaming its head off.
if you're only getting a short beep out of it, you may have it connected wrong to. the only time you should get a short beep is arming, disarming, and the 'warning' after that, it should be screaming its head off.
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RE: radio shack siren problem WTF!
Once the signals stop flashing it gets quiet, so it only lasts for a second or so. It's hooked up per the instructions above, so I don't know. But if radio shack makes different one I might have gotten the wrong one. It sounds great in the garage, but it a bar parking lot it wouldn't be hard to miss.
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RE: radio shack siren problem WTF!
ORIGINAL: BG Weasel
Once the signals stop flashing it gets quiet, so it only lasts for a second or so. It's hooked up per the instructions above, so I don't know. But if radio shack makes different one I might have gotten the wrong one. It sounds great in the garage, but it a bar parking lot it wouldn't be hard to miss.
Once the signals stop flashing it gets quiet, so it only lasts for a second or so. It's hooked up per the instructions above, so I don't know. But if radio shack makes different one I might have gotten the wrong one. It sounds great in the garage, but it a bar parking lot it wouldn't be hard to miss.
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RE: radio shack siren problem WTF!
Check the step by step post https://www.hdforums.com/m_820390/tm.htm it worked for me.
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RE: radio shack siren problem WTF!
ORIGINAL: skratch
the only time you should get a short beep is arming, disarming, and the 'warning' after that, it should be screaming its head off.
the only time you should get a short beep is arming, disarming, and the 'warning' after that, it should be screaming its head off.