What tools do you need to correctly install an alarm?

[bignickk]

you should soidler every wire but in case you dont. make sure you soilder the starter wire. if that comes loose your car wont start and i can only imagine the fun youll have when you cant figure out whats wrong lol

[mylow907]

oh the starter wire is under the hood if you do starter disable. if not there is no starter wire. the truck will start when acc drops out.

[wissman38]

female quick disconnects for SPDT relays come in handy too. and also i took a vehicle antenna and grinded off the ball at the top to a point and I push that thru grommets and throw the wire on it real tight with electrical tape and fish it thru works awesome for the siren or Tach wires, also is good for 8/4 gauge power wire too;)

[wissman38]

If you add remote start sometimes the XK01 module can do the power windows for you eliminating the need for the window modules, never done it on an avalanche but i have done it in some other GM trucks.

[Real96SS]

Try to use a data module for the install. It'll make it alot easier. For the PK3 bypass, you need either a 555u, and either a working key, or an uncut unprogrammed key. The truck has a chip in the key.

All of the wires for the start/alarm are really easily accessible at the BCM, which is right under the steering column below the dash.

Oh, and these trucks DO NOT like the window module, for some reason.

Okay I got the 555u so are you saying I will need a key also in order to make the remote starter work?

[Red-navi-916]

I like starting bare arms so i work with what ever problem i run into a need for a certain tool i go and get it....as far as installing an alarm since ive never done it i would suggest a punching bag

[dereileak]

I have installed a alarm myself, so this is what i would do

Solder

Soldering iron

Heat shrink/ Electrical tape

Wire cutters/ strippers

Various screw drivers and you might need a socket set depending on your car

Also self tapping screws will help mount the shock sensor and Brain

Thats pretty much the basics, Do yourself a favor and solder ALL your connections, avoid T-Taps.

You DO NOT want your connections coming loose on something thats supposed to help protect your car.

ive done like 30-40 of these alarms/remotestarts, and this list is perfect, get good quality electrical tape, I use 3m cold weather stuff, stays on in cold weather and sticks amazinly, also you need to have a ddm, its not even an option, you need it! also before you just go into the car with it, cut out any wires you dont need, get the brain with all the wires setup, with the wires you need going to certain areas grouped together, trust me, makes the job 500% easier!!! worth it for sure

[Real96SS]

What exactly is a ddm? I have never heard that term before.

[jeyrapboy]

I have installed a alarm myself, so this is what i would do

Solder

Soldering iron

Heat shrink/ Electrical tape

Wire cutters/ strippers

Various screw drivers and you might need a socket set depending on your car

Also self tapping screws will help mount the shock sensor and Brain

Thats pretty much the basics, Do yourself a favor and solder ALL your connections, avoid T-Taps.

You DO NOT want your connections coming loose on something thats supposed to help protect your car.

ive done like 30-40 of these alarms/remotestarts, and this list is perfect, get good quality electrical tape, I use 3m cold weather stuff, stays on in cold weather and sticks amazinly, also you need to have a ddm, its not even an option, you need it! also before you just go into the car with it, cut out any wires you dont need, get the brain with all the wires setup, with the wires you need going to certain areas grouped together, trust me, makes the job 500% easier!!! worth it for sure

I have always cut my wires to legth sense my first instal, Makes it way easier then trying to hide a rats nest.

What exactly is a ddm? I have never heard that term before.

Digital Multimeter, You can pick them up just about anywhere, Autozone has 2 decent models

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Innova-Hands-Free-digital-multimeter/_/N-26lr?counter=11&filterByKeyWord=multimeter&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=64471_0_0_

The one i use

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Innova-Auto-Ranging-digital-multimeter/_/N-26lr?counter=3&filterByKeyWord=multimeter&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=64472_0_0_

The one my buddy has, This one has a built in battery test lights to let you know if your starting battery is in good standing.

[Real96SS]

Yeah I already have a digital multimeter.I honestly had no clue thats what DDM stood for.Well I gto about a month and my truck should be here so once i start the alarm you will see alot of posting in here with questions LoL