Alarm remote

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:13 pm

Hi folks, dunno that this is the right section for this, but...

Just wondering how I'd go about getting another alarm remote for my car.
It's a factory fitted alarm. When I got the car ('00 Grand Vitara) the bloke I bought it off had only one remote.

(sorry, crappy photo)

It's a pain when the missus needs to move my car when I'm out or if I lose it etc. It'd just be easier with another remote.
Is there aftermarket things you can 'tune' to the right frequency or would I need to pay through the nose to get a suzuki factory remote?
I'm yet to do any research on-line and got home too late to call a suzuki dealer.

My knowledge in this area is very limited, any help appreciated!
Cheers,
Pete

Joined: 26 May 2006 Location: Victoria

That is a Vision brand aftermarket remote pictured. They supply remote systems that are fitted in Australia with the brand of the car on the remote. Autobarn stores stock Vision products. I googled vision but only came up with Steves car alarms as a Vision stockist.

Good Luck.

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:58 pm

Thanks mate.

So does that mean I can just buy one off the shelf and use it?
Do they need to 'learn' like tv/surround-sound remotes?
As I said, I know nothing about this.
So head straight to Autobahn and ask for a vision remote to suit yeah?
Any rough idea of cost?

Cheers,
Pete

Joined: 26 May 2006 Location: Victoria

These are generally rolling code remotes so one off the shelf will work but it will need to be programmed to suit your car. I found this link for Vision so you could contact them but I think they may only deal with the trade directly so they may be able to refer you to an installer/store in your area.

http://www.vision-group.com.au/vsp/index.htm