I wonder if someone can recommend a aftermarket remote central locking for the 944. Mine one is a 89 S2 cab fitted with the TOAD immobilizer but with the original Porsche alarm disconnected by the previous owner. The current immobilizer is armed via central locking the driver side door.
Aftermarket Remote Central Locking for 944?
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jez_anderson
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My S2 has remote central locking. It came with the CAT1 immobilizer that I had fitted when I bought it. I think it is a standard on CAT1 systems.
Erm, don't quite follow what you are asking ... the S2's had central locking as standard, and the standard (HP) alarm was activated by locking the doors (when the drivers door was locked, it turned the alarm on). However, if you have an aftermarket TOAD Thatcham Cat2 immobiliser, this won't be activated and de-activated by the door locks - it will have to have been fitted with a touch-key system for turning it off.
Are you asking for a remote unlocking system to interface into the central locking system? If so, a Cat1 alarm will have the necessary outputs to allow interfacing to the central locking system.
Oli.
Are you asking for a remote unlocking system to interface into the central locking system? If so, a Cat1 alarm will have the necessary outputs to allow interfacing to the central locking system.
Oli.
Charles,
OK. I am guessing the fob for the immobiliser is something you touch against contacts in the cabin, or is an RFID type one that turns off the immobiliser whenever you have the keys near the ignition?
If you want a remote central locking control only, you are probably looking for the sort of thing that is sold by Maplin or possibly ECP. I think they are £20-30. To be honest, you'd probably be better off with a full Cat1 alarm. It will cost more, but will offer better protection - from your original post, you don't have an operational alarm at the moment (which must be a theft risk on a cabrio). Such an alarm would interface to your central locking system, so offer remote lock and un-lock as well. (I fitted my alarm myself, and made it interface to the Porsche alarm, so both are set and unset by the alarm fob. It also does smart things like open the boot, if you want, and winds the windows up and down.)
Oli.
OK. I am guessing the fob for the immobiliser is something you touch against contacts in the cabin, or is an RFID type one that turns off the immobiliser whenever you have the keys near the ignition?
If you want a remote central locking control only, you are probably looking for the sort of thing that is sold by Maplin or possibly ECP. I think they are £20-30. To be honest, you'd probably be better off with a full Cat1 alarm. It will cost more, but will offer better protection - from your original post, you don't have an operational alarm at the moment (which must be a theft risk on a cabrio). Such an alarm would interface to your central locking system, so offer remote lock and un-lock as well. (I fitted my alarm myself, and made it interface to the Porsche alarm, so both are set and unset by the alarm fob. It also does smart things like open the boot, if you want, and winds the windows up and down.)
Oli.
Charles,
Those RFID things are quite smart. One of the reasons for getting a 'proper' Cat1 is that it allevaites the need to touch the key on the touchpad, but with RFID you don't need to do this. I always thought this was an excellent example of technology being put to a good use.
Anyway, back to the topic ... you may well find that the original alarm isn't working as it should. Apparently they has a few problems that developed over time (not sure what). They also didn't offer great security - any alarm that can be turned on and off by locking or unlocking the doors will be easily overcome. If a thief broke in and the alarm sounded, he could silence it just by pulling the door button up ... and equally if he put a screwdriver into the door lock from outside to force the button up, it would turn the alarm off as well. These are the reasons why I fitted the additional alarm.
However I have kept the original one for two reasons. 1. It's another siren (therefore more noise if some scrote breaks in) and 2. Any extra protection is a better nights' sleep for me ...
Oli.
Those RFID things are quite smart. One of the reasons for getting a 'proper' Cat1 is that it allevaites the need to touch the key on the touchpad, but with RFID you don't need to do this. I always thought this was an excellent example of technology being put to a good use.
Anyway, back to the topic ... you may well find that the original alarm isn't working as it should. Apparently they has a few problems that developed over time (not sure what). They also didn't offer great security - any alarm that can be turned on and off by locking or unlocking the doors will be easily overcome. If a thief broke in and the alarm sounded, he could silence it just by pulling the door button up ... and equally if he put a screwdriver into the door lock from outside to force the button up, it would turn the alarm off as well. These are the reasons why I fitted the additional alarm.
However I have kept the original one for two reasons. 1. It's another siren (therefore more noise if some scrote breaks in) and 2. Any extra protection is a better nights' sleep for me ...
Oli.
I wouldn't (and didn't) go for a Cat 1, especially on a cabrio. If you want to be woken up at night by your car telling you it's windy or the temperature has dropped a lot since you set the alarm then fine, but personally... Who actually bothers to look for the source of a car alarm anyway, unless it goes on for ages and starts to become annoying?
You can get a cat2 immobiliser that is deactivated by a key fob and can also unlock the doors (possibly a Toad?) if you must have remote locking, but is it really that bad having to use a key? Again personally I'd rather not have a great big fob attached to my keyring and prefer to turn the lock manually. What I admit I would like is for the doors to lock when I drive off and unlock again when the ignition is turned off.
You can get a cat2 immobiliser that is deactivated by a key fob and can also unlock the doors (possibly a Toad?) if you must have remote locking, but is it really that bad having to use a key? Again personally I'd rather not have a great big fob attached to my keyring and prefer to turn the lock manually. What I admit I would like is for the doors to lock when I drive off and unlock again when the ignition is turned off.
Possibly, though my 964 has the remote locking part of the alarm disconnected also, so I guess it gives trouble. I just threw the fob in a drawer and have started forgetting about it; it has a Porsche immobiliser with the little key and slot to satisfy the insurance company though I'd prefer a Toad Powerkey I guess.
I think that there are different sensors which can overcome the 'cabrio false alarm' problem. I *think* that they are ultrasonic and microwave (not the cooker type), although I don't know which is which. One is more prone to the false alarms, one isn't.
I actually really rate remote central locking. I take the point about keys in the lock and whatnot, but being able to unlock your car from a button on the fob is very helpful, mainly because you don't have to be in a certain position to do it (which you do have to be when using a key). Being able to lock it is helpful as well, particularly when you are taking bags or heavy things out of the boot.
It's actually one 'modern' feature on cars which I think is worth having. (Whereas you can keep your memory-position seats and heated leather and Sat Nav and Chrome-Zenon-Wotsit headlights and so on.)
Oli.
ETA: You can programme many Cat1 alarms to lock the doors when the ignition is on, and unlock when the ignition is off, quite easily.
What would be REALLY smart in my book is an RFID alarm, whereby it unlocks whenever you are near the car and locks again when you walk away. That would avoid all the pressing-the-button palaver.
I actually really rate remote central locking. I take the point about keys in the lock and whatnot, but being able to unlock your car from a button on the fob is very helpful, mainly because you don't have to be in a certain position to do it (which you do have to be when using a key). Being able to lock it is helpful as well, particularly when you are taking bags or heavy things out of the boot.
It's actually one 'modern' feature on cars which I think is worth having. (Whereas you can keep your memory-position seats and heated leather and Sat Nav and Chrome-Zenon-Wotsit headlights and so on.)
Oli.
ETA: You can programme many Cat1 alarms to lock the doors when the ignition is on, and unlock when the ignition is off, quite easily.
What would be REALLY smart in my book is an RFID alarm, whereby it unlocks whenever you are near the car and locks again when you walk away. That would avoid all the pressing-the-button palaver.
Xenon lights are superb - wouldn't be without them as was highlighted to me yesterday evening when I drove the hearse to pick up the 964 and I got out of the former and into the latter and then could barely see.
Similarly next time I drive the hearse I will wish it had memory seats as SWMBO will have moved only the position of the seat on the runner, but I will not be able to find the way I like it for ages. Imagine if she messed with the height, tilt, rake and lumbar settings as well!
I'm not totally sure I'd like my car to unlock just because I walk near it. It's got to be available as aftermarket though as keyless entry has been around for a few years now on Mercs etc.
Microwave alarms aren't as bad as ultrasonic, but they still go off when they shouldn't, usually when a piece of something ferrous gets near the sensor, even just magnetic tape is enough.
As an aside I keep meaning to buy a gizmo to lock and unlock my laptop when I'm away/near it, but that's just the geek in me.
Similarly next time I drive the hearse I will wish it had memory seats as SWMBO will have moved only the position of the seat on the runner, but I will not be able to find the way I like it for ages. Imagine if she messed with the height, tilt, rake and lumbar settings as well!
I'm not totally sure I'd like my car to unlock just because I walk near it. It's got to be available as aftermarket though as keyless entry has been around for a few years now on Mercs etc.
Microwave alarms aren't as bad as ultrasonic, but they still go off when they shouldn't, usually when a piece of something ferrous gets near the sensor, even just magnetic tape is enough.
As an aside I keep meaning to buy a gizmo to lock and unlock my laptop when I'm away/near it, but that's just the geek in me.
rajagger
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That would be awesome! For me life would be so much easier just having central locking.
I have previously fitted a kit to my 924 (which i dont have anymore). Its quite easy to do but the door cards can be a bit awkward. I got my last kit from a company selling on ebay but I have seen them in Maplins for just over £20. I'll be getting one shortly, mainly bacause its a real PITA to reach over to let a passenger in!
I have previously fitted a kit to my 924 (which i dont have anymore). Its quite easy to do but the door cards can be a bit awkward. I got my last kit from a company selling on ebay but I have seen them in Maplins for just over £20. I'll be getting one shortly, mainly bacause its a real PITA to reach over to let a passenger in!
Fen,
Confession time - I have never driven with Xenon lights, but have passengered in a car with them, and wasn't impressed. BUT that was some time ago, and may have been an early kit, so it's likely that things have improved.
Keyless entry IS a reality? Didn't know that. On Merc's you say? Have to have a look in my local showroom sometime soon. Thanks.
Memory seats aren't a deal for me as my Missis doesn't really drive. Well, so rarely that it's not a worry. And I actually change my seat position depending upon the driving - in town, I will raise it up. On clearer roads, I'm happy to be nearer the floor, with the back a bit more raked.
Laptop? Windows and 'L' will lock it. Password will unlock it. But don't wish to have a MS operating system on your car.
Oli.
Confession time - I have never driven with Xenon lights, but have passengered in a car with them, and wasn't impressed. BUT that was some time ago, and may have been an early kit, so it's likely that things have improved.
Keyless entry IS a reality? Didn't know that. On Merc's you say? Have to have a look in my local showroom sometime soon. Thanks.
Memory seats aren't a deal for me as my Missis doesn't really drive. Well, so rarely that it's not a worry. And I actually change my seat position depending upon the driving - in town, I will raise it up. On clearer roads, I'm happy to be nearer the floor, with the back a bit more raked.
Laptop? Windows and 'L' will lock it. Password will unlock it. But don't wish to have a MS operating system on your car.
Oli.
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