Does unplugging the negative end of the battery mess the alarm?

[st3ph3n]

My DV arrived yesterday and I shall be attempting the fitment of it either tonight or tomorrow lunch time. The instuctions say to unclip the negative part of the battery, but am I right in thinking my alarm and tracker might not like this?

If so can I fit it without unplugging the battery whilst I work.

[rossyboy1]

Only going from my own experience with an after-market alarm:

Ensure that alarm is set to off, as in doors open (obviously)

Keep fob handy to press if alarm goes off

Loosen the bolt and try to get the clip off in one (My power kept disconnecting and re-connecting while I was unscrewing and the alarm and central locking really didnt like that)

No idea about the tracker, does it have a manual?

[oobster]

Stephen

I fitted mine without touching the battery terminals. Instructions didnt even mention the battery. It's a Bailey DV i've got.

[st3ph3n]

I thought that oobster. I fitted my stereo without unplugging the battery, and I'd have thought that was more likely to cause a problem.

[tino]

I have a Clifford alarm and anytime I disconnect the battery it goes off whether its armed or not. Once reset with the fob its ok.

[Gumball]

you shouldnt have to do that, ive had 4 dump valves and never done that or see anyone else do it.

standard off,

plug the gap

attach the hose

new one on

some people say, and ive haf to do it myself.......when putting the new one on, take the I/C off, fit it, put the I/C back on.

[st3ph3n]

Hopefully wont need to take the IC off. The kit is for the Impreza, so the instructions should be spot on, except for just leaving the electrics alone.

Really looking forward to putting this on now. Can I expect some pops and bangs as well as the TSCHHHHH?

[fai17]

You don't need to touch the battery Stephen as it has no electricals attach to the DV.

Unbolt DV

Unclip pipe work(quite difficult)

Clip on pipe work(even more ticky)

Bolt on new DV

New DV won't make your car pop and bang unless it's fautly and drawing in air.

[rossyboy1]

must admit, I did wonder why the battery would need disconnecting for a DV

[fai17]

Rossy...When are you putting all the stuff on..Should be interesting

[Gumball]

the kits for an impreza? i would still watch out for taking that off. thats the nuisance bit sometimes getting them back on

[st3ph3n]

The SSQV itself is universal, but it comes with a mounting flange and stuff for 2001 onwards Impreza. If that makes sense.

I will be attacking this tomorrow lunch time in the daylight.

[rossyboy1]

Unfortunately my mods wont be going on until after the winter as the car is SORN'd (at 12 years old, she needs looking after )

Thinking probably May after Mot and service in April (might get expensive )

Its going to be a long time for some expensive stuff to sit in a cupboard. Will make it all the sweeter when I drive out of Andy F's place though