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The Meta alarm gave up on my 500 a few years back. Not bad after 20 years service
I fitted a Sterling Toad alarm, which after selling the still working bits of the Meta ( uwave module, immobiliser and siren) on eBay cost me virtually nothing.
The Toad is in my opinion far superior to the old Meta unit with hefty relays to take substantially more current than the Meta e.g. the starter solenoid ..
With the addition of a relay can be made to open the boot. It is also more compact having the immobiliser and alarm in a single package.
It does not have the uwave module of the original Meta but that was IMHO a complete waste of time
I fitted a Sterling Toad alarm, which after selling the still working bits of the Meta ( uwave module, immobiliser and siren) on eBay cost me virtually nothing.
The Toad is in my opinion far superior to the old Meta unit with hefty relays to take substantially more current than the Meta e.g. the starter solenoid ..
With the addition of a relay can be made to open the boot. It is also more compact having the immobiliser and alarm in a single package.
It does not have the uwave module of the original Meta but that was IMHO a complete waste of time
Loubaruch said:
The Meta alarm gave up on my 500 a few years back. Not bad after 20 years service
I fitted a Sterling Toad alarm, which after selling the still working bits of the Meta ( uwave module, immobiliser and siren) on eBay cost me virtually nothing.
The Toad is in my opinion far superior to the old Meta unit with hefty relays to take substantially more current than the Meta e.g. the starter solenoid ..
With the addition of a relay can be made to open the boot. It is also more compact having the immobiliser and alarm in a single package.
It does not have the uwave module of the original Meta but that was IMHO a complete waste of time
I wondered which model number you fitted as im just ripping out my old Foxguard system to install a more modern Toad system.I fitted a Sterling Toad alarm, which after selling the still working bits of the Meta ( uwave module, immobiliser and siren) on eBay cost me virtually nothing.
The Toad is in my opinion far superior to the old Meta unit with hefty relays to take substantially more current than the Meta e.g. the starter solenoid ..
With the addition of a relay can be made to open the boot. It is also more compact having the immobiliser and alarm in a single package.
It does not have the uwave module of the original Meta but that was IMHO a complete waste of time
I also dont want microwave or ultrasonic sensors.
Also do you also happen to to know if its possible to remove the section of loom with the black loop back immobiliser connections in it? Mainly for neatness purposes.
My car is a Chimaera but im guessing the looms are much the same.
The Sterling (Toad) alarm/immobiliser I fitted was the A51S, it came with comprehensive fitting instructions.
Provided that you have the installation/wiring diagrams for the Foxguard it should be fairly straightforward to change to the Toad.
If you are confident with electrics you could get rid of the plug/socket in the footwell but I chose to leave them intact as it is a convenient way to bypass the immobiliser to test the starter, ignition amp and fuel pump without pulling the dash off.
One mod was to fit a relay to open the boot lid remotely as the polarity from the Toad is opposite to that required for the boot motor.
Yes I believe the basic wiring for Griffith and Chimera are very similar provided that both cars are of a similar age with door locks excepted.
Best of luck!
Provided that you have the installation/wiring diagrams for the Foxguard it should be fairly straightforward to change to the Toad.
If you are confident with electrics you could get rid of the plug/socket in the footwell but I chose to leave them intact as it is a convenient way to bypass the immobiliser to test the starter, ignition amp and fuel pump without pulling the dash off.
One mod was to fit a relay to open the boot lid remotely as the polarity from the Toad is opposite to that required for the boot motor.
Yes I believe the basic wiring for Griffith and Chimera are very similar provided that both cars are of a similar age with door locks excepted.
Best of luck!
Edited by Loubaruch on Tuesday 21st August 21:34
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