Jay_XJ

Couldn't find anything related to this, so I thought I'd throw it out there. Would love to remove this from a previous owner -- looks like it's an Audiovox (similar to

this model

this model

). Normally, I'd just keep it even though I never use the alarm/lock/start, but it's slowly been draining my battery.

Here's the picture of the wiring. I removed the fuse (shown at the top) and, of course, no start. Any ideas on where to begin this project?

Crash_Course

I've taken these off of the last three vehicles I've bought for my use. The relays get dodgy with age and either work sporadically or cause parasitic drains and just become generally annoying.

They're not terribly difficult to remove, you need to be able to identify where your jeep's wiring has been cut and the security system's wiring spliced in. Basically, wire colors and gauges will change, but you can normally see where the wires once were uninterrupted. Take your time and study it. Trace all the wires coming from that box.

Once you know what's what, it's essentially just cutting the security system out and restoring the factory circuits. Use good quality crimp connectors, I prefer the heat-shrink type (pricey, but the connection is sealed).

If you're unsure, take it to a stereo/alarm shop, I can't imagine them charging too much to do it for you, they'll know exactly what they're looking at and probably have it done in a half hour or less.

Good luck!

Jay_XJ

Hey, thanks for the feedback. I managed to track down the original wiring diagram PDF for this thing, so it should be something I can just reverse. Although, won't rule out the idea of having a stereo/alarm shop do it faster.

Turbo X_J

You'll have someone to blame if your ride leaves you stranded.

Crash_Course

I like the way you think... I've had to curse at myself a few too many times.