Alarms

[Bush Tucker Man]

Anyone know what catagory (if any) factory fit alarm/immobilisers are??

And if they're at least cat 2, where can I get a certificate to pass along to the insurers??

This question is with regard to my 1999 110

[hobbit]

Take the steering wheel off photo the shaft and send it to them telling them you've added this as an additional immobiliser

Land rover though should be able to help you out with the alarm, or a reputable alarm fitter, the insurance should also be able to tell you what they are looking for on how the system operateds

[Slimer]

Strange, most vehicles I've had over the past 10 years or so have had factory fit alarms and/or immobilisers, I've never once been asked for any sort of certificate to prove it. As soon as you say 'factory fit' to the insurance company they're happy, I've always assumed there's some sort of insurers database with vehicle details provided by the manufacturer that they can check these sorts of details on :?

[Jimbo]

Richard,

The LR factory-fitted alarm/immob on my 110 Td5 is not listed on the Insurance 'Thatcham database' - so it's not catagorised. I had to get a Cat2 device fitted as part of the insurance requirements.

Jim

[thumbs]

same as, standard alarm immobiliser not regonised, had a cat 2 immobiliser fitted, one where you have to push a thingy in the dash.

can be a pain at times, but all extra security i supose

[Bush Tucker Man]

 my 1999 110

It seems odd after a break of over 3 (Defender-less) years saying that again

Recommendations please, for a good system

No libellous comments on the bad stuff that need avoiding (for the sites sake, please)
Just the good stuff

[littlepow]

A big nasty looking dog always a good starting point.

I got a Toad Ai606 fitted alarm imobiliser, does lots of confusing things. Can be linked to central locking and electric windows.

[Bush Tucker Man]

Spoke to LR 'Customer Services' at dinnertime.
Yes!, I actually got through :shock:

They stated that only the current (04 model) Defenders have a Thatcham approved fitment.

So I went into Wakefield, rather than brood at home, & called at a highly approved alarm/ICE installer; a friend who is a Director of the local 'Black & White' taxies tells me all his drivers use them for phone-kits & sat-nav.

So it's off in on Friday morning for a Thatcham 'cat 2' immobiliser fitting.

May enquire about 'Tracker' as well

[Bush Tucker Man]

Right, it's been in this morning, dropped it off at 08:45 (after the school-run :roll:   )
Walked up into Wakefield, bought a couple of books, got bus home :shock:  (£1.45!!!, train to Leeds yesterday was only £3.60 return)
Waited a bit (& posted on here :roll: ), then got another bus back.
Wandered up KirkGate & down through WestGate & down to collect it.
Everything fine & A-OK!

Headed off to the new (big) Borders Books at Gildersome (near IKEA, jct 27/M62) had a browse.
Went back along M62 to jct 30, off & nipped up to Swillington Trailer Centre.
Parked up & when I came back...nothing, just a rapid clicking    

Made rapid arrangements to have Amelia picked up
Eventually after checking fuses & relays got it going (needed to move fuel pump relay) got it running & back home (having requested possible recovery from a 90 owning neighbour)
Phoned fitters &; "Bring It Back Down Sir & We'll Have A Look!"

Sat in shop for almost an hour, but it ended up being a wrongly crimped connector behind the pump relay.
Fair play to the man, he held his hands up & admitted it was his fault.

So now it's back to normal & it's my 'pal' again  :roll:  

Edit @ 20:09
This makes a good case for the answer to this question being a resounding 'No'!![/i]

Forgot to add, for some reason it also blew the fuse for the instruments, so drove home with no instruments working (inc; speedo!) & no indicators

[Damonski]

That is why regardless of approval I also fit myself, at least you know the job is done correctly ;)