Is it possible to replace Autocop alarm horn ?

Shakensoul · 31st July 2008, 16:34

I have Autocop central locking installed in my car. The sound of the alarm is very shrill, all autocop alarms sound the same way. So I was thinking, is it possible only to replace the horn with something more soothing, like we have in expensive cars

, if it doesn't involve too much cost or modding.

alstonvaz · 31st July 2008, 16:42

It is possible, there will be a male-female connector on the wire from the main unit to the siren.Make sure u get a proper connector for the same.
Best of Luck.

iceman91 · 31st July 2008, 16:46

yes, buy any other buzzer you prefer adn get it installed. Just like a car horn, no major mods.

Lukeskywalker · 31st July 2008, 16:46

It can be easily done, just select the kind of horn you want and connect it in place of the existing trumpet. It is DIY.

Shakensoul · 31st July 2008, 17:21

Thanks all. So I assume, its only the horn/buzzer which needs to be replaced, no other relay/circuit.

And do I ask for a regular car horn or something specific ?

EDIT : Can anyone recommend a suitable alarm horn.

Epic · 1st August 2008, 11:15

Hi Guys,

Yes this is something really interesting and something ive always thought of and wanted to do.

I have noticed that in the hgh end cars like Mercedes, CR-Vs, BMWs, Civics and even the Corollas; when one locks or unlocks the car only the lights flash but there is no chirp and when the alarm goes off, there is no typical alarm like sound usually provided by Xenos, Silicon, Autocop, etc; but instead the car horn acts as an alarm and even the headlights flash together. Can this be done with a regular alarm system like Xenos, Silicon, Autocop, etc??

alstonvaz · 1st August 2008, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Epic

Hi Guys,

Yes this is something really interesting and something ive always thought of and wanted to do.

I have noticed that in the hgh end cars like Mercedes, CR-Vs, BMWs, Civics and even the Corollas; when one locks or unlocks the car only the lights flash but there is no chirp and when the alarm goes off, there is no typical alarm like sound usually provided by Xenos, Silicon, Autocop, etc; but instead the car horn acts as an alarm and even the headlights flash together. Can this be done with a regular alarm system like Xenos, Silicon, Autocop, etc??

Hi Epic,
The lights flashing all depends on to which lights you have given the flasher connection to, in any locking system you can give the headlights as flashers.
As for the siren i would advise you to install another horn of your choice for the siren because the current horn's wiring will be complicated by having 2 switches for the same horn.Incase your installing a new horn as siren please check the rating of the horn as it has to work on the current supplied by the Locking unit.

nc1bad · 14th August 2008, 00:42

i dont think u can change the buzzer,,i spoke to a autocop guy and he said its not possible,i also asked him that changing the siren/speaker should do the job,,but he proved me wrong :(

IronWolf · 28th April 2009, 15:32

nc1bad, The Buzzer/Siren can be changed. the old one went super soft on me. Bought one from a big auto parts shop.

Replaced it myself and it Sounds louder, meaner and different.

bottom line. They dont let you change the buzzer yourself as you are cutting into their income. They will suggest that you change the entire unit.

sgiitk · 28th April 2009, 15:51

Why not contact Autocop. I hear they are quite economical and competent.

NOTORIOUS · 28th April 2009, 16:43

I think if you change your siren , then a relay is needed with the additional horn/Siren.

karankapoor · 28th April 2009, 18:00

buy any 12 volt siren/buzzer (not the motor based one) and replace the old one with it,

searchingheaven · 24th November 2012, 07:49

Can anybody tell me how to replace the siren on an ikon 1.3. I bought an old ikon and cant find the siren. I dont think it is there, since it does not sound when locking and unlocking the doors. I want to replace it with another horn.

planet_rocker · 24th November 2012, 13:13

Autocop will change the horn for 400/- depending on the model. They will do it for free, if the product is still in warranty. I have got the horn replaced once for 400/-.

Search for autocop's number in your city. call them to a desired location and get it fixed. ask for the bill, because the Bill will have the warranty information on the replacement part.

But the price of the remote (Cobra model) is expensive. better to DIY and open the unit and replace the battery when required. They can also replace the battery, but the labor for it is high.

divyankar · 12th June 2015, 00:19

Hi,
Did anybody successfully replace autocop buzzer from a car horn.
I want to do that in my duster not sure if it could be done.

31st July 2008, 16:34	#1
Shakensoul BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AS01 Posts: 498 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	Is it possible to replace Autocop alarm horn ? I have Autocop central locking installed in my car. The sound of the alarm is very shrill, all autocop alarms sound the same way. So I was thinking, is it possible only to replace the horn with something more soothing, like we have in expensive cars , if it doesn't involve too much cost or modding.
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31st July 2008, 16:42	#2
alstonvaz BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH12/GA06 Posts: 57 Thanked: Once	It is possible It is possible, there will be a male-female connector on the wire from the main unit to the siren.Make sure u get a proper connector for the same. Best of Luck.
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31st July 2008, 16:46	#3
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	yes, buy any other buzzer you prefer adn get it installed. Just like a car horn, no major mods.
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31st July 2008, 16:46	#4
Lukeskywalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,397 Thanked: 1,243 Times View My Garage	It can be easily done, just select the kind of horn you want and connect it in place of the existing trumpet. It is DIY.
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31st July 2008, 17:21	#5
Shakensoul BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AS01 Posts: 498 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	Thanks all. So I assume, its only the horn/buzzer which needs to be replaced, no other relay/circuit. And do I ask for a regular car horn or something specific ? EDIT : Can anyone recommend a suitable alarm horn. Last edited by Shakensoul : 31st July 2008 at 17:37.
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1st August 2008, 11:15	#6
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,563 Thanked: 934 Times	Hi Guys, Yes this is something really interesting and something ive always thought of and wanted to do. I have noticed that in the hgh end cars like Mercedes, CR-Vs, BMWs, Civics and even the Corollas; when one locks or unlocks the car only the lights flash but there is no chirp and when the alarm goes off, there is no typical alarm like sound usually provided by Xenos, Silicon, Autocop, etc; but instead the car horn acts as an alarm and even the headlights flash together. Can this be done with a regular alarm system like Xenos, Silicon, Autocop, etc??
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14th August 2008, 00:42	#8
nc1bad BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Panjim Posts: 166 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	i dont think u can change the buzzer,,i spoke to a autocop guy and he said its not possible,i also asked him that changing the siren/speaker should do the job,,but he proved me wrong :(
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28th April 2009, 15:32	#9
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	nc1bad, The Buzzer/Siren can be changed. the old one went super soft on me. Bought one from a big auto parts shop. Replaced it myself and it Sounds louder, meaner and different. bottom line. They dont let you change the buzzer yourself as you are cutting into their income. They will suggest that you change the entire unit.
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28th April 2009, 15:51	#10
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,793 Times	Why not contact Autocop. I hear they are quite economical and competent.
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28th April 2009, 16:43	#11
NOTORIOUS BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 808 Thanked: 124 Times View My Garage	I think if you change your siren , then a relay is needed with the additional horn/Siren.
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28th April 2009, 18:00	#12
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	buy any 12 volt siren/buzzer (not the motor based one) and replace the old one with it,
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24th November 2012, 07:49	#13
searchingheaven BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 325 Thanked: 1,437 Times	Re: Is it possible to replace Autocop alarm horn ? Can anybody tell me how to replace the siren on an ikon 1.3. I bought an old ikon and cant find the siren. I dont think it is there, since it does not sound when locking and unlocking the doors. I want to replace it with another horn.
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24th November 2012, 13:13	#14
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	Re: Is it possible to replace Autocop alarm horn ? Autocop will change the horn for 400/- depending on the model. They will do it for free, if the product is still in warranty. I have got the horn replaced once for 400/-. Search for autocop's number in your city. call them to a desired location and get it fixed. ask for the bill, because the Bill will have the warranty information on the replacement part. But the price of the remote (Cobra model) is expensive. better to DIY and open the unit and replace the battery when required. They can also replace the battery, but the labor for it is high. Last edited by planet_rocker : 24th November 2012 at 13:17.
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12th June 2015, 00:19	#15
divyankar BHPian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 99 Thanked: 35 Times	Re: Is it possible to replace Autocop alarm horn ? Hi, Did anybody successfully replace autocop buzzer from a car horn. I want to do that in my duster not sure if it could be done.
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