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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Security System

A System With A Two-Stage Shock Sensor, Glass Tampering Sensor, Two-Stage Two-Zone Motion Sensor, Starter Disable, And Keyless Entry
By Tom Rounds
Photography by Tom Rounds
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Here is the complete Crime Guard 745i Keyless Entry and Security kit.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Alarm Mounting Under Dashboard View
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Alarm Mounting Under Dashboard View
After finding a location on the firewall under the dash to mount the Crime Guard Alarm, we start by finding and labeling the power sources needed. A constant power and an "ignition on" power are needed. Here, a test light helped us locate both positive terminals in the fuse box.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Wire Harness Installation Under Driver Side Dashboard View
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Wire Harness Installation Under Driver Side Dashboard View
One of the alarm system’s wiring harnesses was plugged into the Crime Guard Alarm. The Alarm has up to eight harnesses depending on the accessories.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Valet Switch Installation Under Driver Side Dashboard View
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Valet Switch Installation Under Driver Side Dashboard View
The Plug-In Easy ValetTM switch was mounted in a location that is not visible, but is easily accessible to the driver. The multi-purpose switch turns the valet feature of the alarm on and off and also is used to custom program the alarm.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Status Indicator Installation Dashboard View
A 5/16 -inch hole was drilled... 
   
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Status Indicator Installation Dashboard View
A 5/16 -inch hole was drilled into dash. Here, the Red LED Status Indicator Light was installed with a small screwdriver.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Dome Light Trigger Driver Side Door View
The system comes with a negative... 
   
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Dome Light Trigger Driver Side Door View
The system comes with a negative and positive dome light trigger for use on different makes of vehicles. This switch activates the alarm when there is a battery draw and turns the dome light on for convenience when the alarm is disabled. The driver's door dome light switch was removed for this connection. Either factory switch will work.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Heater Box Sensor Installation Heater Box View
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Heater Box Sensor Installation Heater Box View
The location for the Dual Zone Radar Sensor is critical. The sensor's ability can be altered by the metal structure of the vehicle, so finding the ideal location is a must. In this photo we mounted the sensor on the front of the heater box away from any metal objects. This sensor provides dual protection inside and outside by transmitting and receiving a radio frequency that responds only to mass objects like a thief's arm entering a window.
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This photo shows the Air Pressure Shock and Glass Breakage Sensor. This sensor was mounted to the steering column next to the firewall to ensure proper operation, detecting shock anywhere on the vehicle. A microphone (arrow) was mounted in a central location inside the cab to assist the shock sensor by detecting noises, such as glass breakage.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Sensor Installation Driver Side Rear Tonneau View
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Sensor Installation Driver Side Rear Tonneau View
We installed two pin switches, one under the hood and one for the fiberglass tonneau cover. A 3/8 hole was drilled in the tonneau frame over the post hole.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Pin Switch Adjustment Driver Side Rear Tonneau View
Then the pin switch was tightened... 
   
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Pin Switch Adjustment Driver Side Rear Tonneau View
Then the pin switch was tightened in place.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Alarm Siren Installation Front Fender View
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Alarm Siren Installation Front Fender View
We wanted to make sure the alarm is heard by everyone. We selected a spot for the siren between the inner and outer front fenders.
1987 Dodge Ram D150 Starter Interruption Relay Installation Engine Bay Interior View
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1987 Dodge Ram D150 Starter Interruption Relay Installation Engine Bay Interior View
The starter interrupt relay was wired into place. (arrow a) The ignition side of the starter wire was routed through the relay and here (arrow b) it plugged back into the starter relay. This gives the alarm the ability to disable the starter while the alarm is active and to enable it only when the alarm is properly turned off.

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