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Avg cost for 2002 Ford Windstar SEL repair:Re-attach antenna connection,auto-start,DVD,alarm system wires?

When I bought this car used in 2004 (it was previously a fleet rental) the dealer had already put in a rear seat DVD player, but I had them add in a remote starter (which I couldn’t get without also getting an alarm system.) These add-ons have been troublesome over the years I’ve owned this car. The remote starter/alarm system and cheap after-market keyfobs ceased functioning on a regular basis, so after my 4 year extended warranty expired, I stopped getting it repaired and just used the key to enter the car. The radio reception has always been sub-par, but I was told by mechanics on several occasions that there wasn’t a problem with the connection – not that they ever checked. The dealership was in a reception sweet spot – 20 minutes away and I got almost nothing on my radio.
When I had new disc brakes installed and my tires rotated, during the test ride the car shook like there was no tomorrow, and all of a sudden I had no DVD, and virtually no radio (I get one local AM station that’s very "staticy" as long as I’m not driving too near to power lines or don’t have my defroster on).
All the fuses are fine. Hubby tried to get in there to plug the antenna cable back in, but stopped when he realized there was no easy way to pull out the radio panel. He told me it probably will require removing the whole dashboard to get to those wires – which likely explains why the dealership never wanted to deal with my radio reception issue.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of problem? Does anyone have an estimate for what fixing this might cost? All the problems I’ve stated are definitely related to the wiring, and I know that is usually very expensive.

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Can i get another car alarm remote programmed to my already installed aftermarket car alarm/?

I just got my car running but while it was down someone lost the keys with the remote on it and now i dont have the remote for it but i need to know if i can get another one programed to the alarm system. The alarm is an "auto page" remote start and its on a honda del sol. any advice?

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auto starter insatllation "do it yourself" how hard it is?

toyota tercel 1995 manual doors

i am planning to install an auto starter, i check the price the best i got is with installation 250 dollars

how ever on ebay auto starter with alarm cost around 50 bucks and they say it is easy to do it your self

i have all reguarls tools and have worked on car before but no the starter system. how hard it will be, can i do it myself

one more thing, can i buy auto starter only as on ebay most of them are auto starter and alarm system combo. as my car is not a high theft risk so i dont need the alarm system.

and also any links to find cheap and quality auto starter

thanks for help as always

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How safe is Santa Barbras? (In Auto Theft)?

Im planning on going to UCSB tonight but im afaird of my car being broken into. I want to know how is the car theft rate in or around UCSB. I mean around isla vista. I drive a 240sx. i got a good alarm system on it but from the dorms to isla vista is a long walk. Please help me out im leaving for SB soon.

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How do I prevent my truck stereo from being stolen? It does not have a removable faceplate?

And I do not really want to install an expensive auto alarm system.

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Auto Security Alarm system (Viper 550ESP) in bad state (Car inoperable)?

I bought this pre-owned 97 Honda Accord SE that came with Viper 550ESP alarm/auto-start system.

Lately, I’m noticing that the alarm system is behaving rather erratically and its getting progressively worse. Some of the problems I have seen have been: -
1) The system gets armed and then I can’t disarm. The alarm goes off, and I’m playing trial and error. Finally I get it to disarm, but I really don’t remember the sequence.
2) This weekend, I couldn’t get it to disarm. The horn doesn’t blow anymore but the headlight flashes and its still armed. Finally I got it to disarm to the extent that I could start the car.
For a while I was extatic, and gave the good news to my wife. But then I realized I can’t shift the gear out of Parking. Damn!!

Seems to me that the system is in bad state. I can remotely and manually close and lock the doors. But I cannot set off the alarm.

I’m towing the car to a dealer tommorow. Any idea how costly the fix might be? Any feedback will be appreciated

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Where can i have Auto Car alarm systems installed in or around Laurel, MD 20707?

I am willing to travel far to get this alarm system installed, it is the FM-870 COMMANDO with 2 way vibrating pager, shock sensors, auto roll-up windows, etc. Please let me know if you have any locations that might install or know ppl who will install. make: hyundai xg350L 2004

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Can I put an alarm and auto lock on my doors for a 96 Civic hatch?

I have a 96 Civic hatch, and an alarm system and auto lock doors are not on my car. Am I able to buy an alarm system and something to auto lock the doors by pressing a button on the key remote? My other car got broken in to a few nights ago, and I’m going to start being a little more careful.

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who sells prestiege auto alarms?

i have an audiovox prestiege alarm system but i need the wire harness to install my automatic start and i cant find noone who sells audiovox alarms can somone help me out

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whats the difference between 1,2 or 3 channel car alarm systems?

I recently purchased a honda accord and it came with a dealer installed alarm system, the car also has a remote starter. i want to instsall another alarm system with a sensor. while shopping for alarms i have seen 1, 2 and 3 channel systems what is the difference? also can the new alarm system that i purchase controll the remote starter system in one remote?