Where to get duplicate aftermarket alarm fob?

Noctu

I recently bought a car with an aftermarket alarm (not remote locking; just literally the alarm).

I have an alarm fob with just two buttons, red to alarm and green to un-alarm.

It's occured to me that I'd be a bit shafted if this fob decided to pack in (especially as it looks a bit knackered as it is)! However I have no idea where I could get a duplicate from - the manufacturer (would have to look at the actual alarm to find that out perhaps)?

Thanks for any help. :j

anewman

What brand/model is the alarm? And before you buy one, do you know how to pair it with your alarm?

Noctu

anewman wrote: »

What brand/model is the alarm? And before you buy one, do you know how to pair it with your alarm?

Not sure of the brand - actually I'm not entirely sure it's not aftermarket but assuming it is - and no idea how to go about getting a new one or pairing it with the alarm hence the rather clueless question

anewman

If it's a cheapie alarm (I think Sparkrite is a common brand for these), the siren unit in the engine bay will more than likely be just connected straight to the car battery and have either an inline fuse, or a fuse on the unit itself. If the wires disappear behind the bulkhead it's likely to be a better alarm.

If it's a cheapie one, I would suggest pulling it out and sticking it in the bin once the fob no longer works as it will cost more than the cost of the alarm to get a new working fob.

Noctu

anewman wrote: »

If it's a cheapie alarm (I think Sparkrite is a common brand for these), the siren unit in the engine bay will more than likely be just connected straight to the car battery and have either an inline fuse, or a fuse on the unit itself. If the wires disappear behind the bulkhead it's likely to be a better alarm.

If it's a cheapie one, I would suggest pulling it out and sticking it in the bin once the fob no longer works as it will cost more than the cost of the alarm to get a new working fob.

Thanks - I'll have a quick look under the bonnet when it's stopped chucking it down! The fob is quite worn and says "EASY...." (I think it was part of a longer word but it's worn away!) Don't suppose you know any brands with a similar name?

anewman

The name doesn't ring any bells.

Another place to ask is http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_topics.asp~FID~3

and

http://www.abacuscaralarms.co.uk/members/forums/index.php

Out of the two I have found the12volt to be most useful, although do bear in mind it's primarily an American site.