Q: When I arm the system and open the door, the alarm doesn't go off. Why?

A: There can be two reasons. You may not be waiting the 45 seconds to a minute required before the current sensing becomes activated, or, you may not have a dome light that turns on when you open the door. Make sure the dome light comes on right away when you open the door.

Q: Do I need to use all three screws when mounting the unit?

A: Yes. It is important to use as many as possible to secure the unit and provide the best grounding possible.

Q: How do I get these screws into the metal?

A: The three screws provided are self-tapping, meaning they can be screwed into sheet metal by hand or with an electric screwdriver. Sometimes it is easier to remove the base of the alarm away from the housing. Mount the base to the body of the vehicle, then reattach the base to the housing using the bolt hat is provided.

Q: Can this unit be installed in a boat or recreational vehicle?

A: These units are designed to be installed on metal bodies only. In some cases you should be able to mount this unit as long as it is grounded to the metal frame.

Q: Can I mount the unit to plastic and then connect the wire to ground?

A: Yes, but you will notice that the alarm will have less sensitivity to impact on the vehicle that it would if it were mounted directly to the body itself.

Q: How do I adjust sensitivity?

A: Adjusting sensitivity on any of the Do-It-Yourself units is done in the same manner. Disarm the alarm, then press and hold button #3 (Finder) until the alarm responds with three chirps (non-talking models) or "Please adjust sensor now" (talking models). Simply hit the vehicle, open handed, above the alarm to adjust.

Q: How loud is the alarm?

A: All of the Do-It-Yourself units are rated 127db (+/-3%) at 1 meter. Each unit is tested on the production line for proper volume before they are shipped.

Q: When I apply impact to the front of the vehicle  the alarm works fine but when I apply impact to the rear of the vehicle I get no response. Why?

A: The units are designed to pick up mechanical resonance. Metal on metal or metal on glass impact to the body. Your soft hand does not represent this type of impact. As long as you impact the vehicle, open handed and directly above the alarm and the unit responds, the unit is working properly.

Q: My neighbor has a Bulldog Security alarm system. Will his remote transmitter interfere with the operation of my unit?

A: No, each unit is individually coded and has its own unique code number. This code is located on the back of the remote transmitter on a white sticker. Please write this code number down and place it with your operators manual in case you need to purchase an extra transmitter.

Q: My alarm goes off 45 seconds after arming. Why?

A: If the alarm goes off into full alarm 45 seconds after arming, this is telling you that the current signal of the alarm has been activated. If you have a cell phone, radar detector or aftermarket amplifiers installed in the vehicle, these units pull enough current even when turned off to activate the system. You can disconnect these units from power or turn off the current sensing on the unit.

Q: I have several Do-It-Yourself systems. Can I use one transmitter to control all of the units?

A: Yes, this can be done by simply using remote transmitter #1 and by simply connecting power to each unit and using remote transmitter #1 to initiate the unit. This will let transmitter #1 operate units 2, 3, 4 etc. Remember, when you arm unit #1 units 2, 3, 4 etc. will respond to the same command if they are within range.

Q: I have an alarm purchased several years ago and it has stopped working. Where can I get this unit serviced?

A: You can get the unit serviced directly through the factory. You will need t contact Technical Support at 800-878-8007 to receive a Return Authorization Number before sending the unit to be serviced.

Q: I purchased a vehicle that already has a Bulldog Security system installed. Is this unit still under warranty? Can I get a manual or extra transmitter?

A: All Bulldog Security products carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty. In this case, if the unit need to be serviced, there will be a $20 fee. To replace a transmitter there will be a $24 fee. You can obtain a manual on this site.

Q: I have a Do-It-Yourself unit that has been installed in my vehicle for several months. This unit has stopped working and will not respond to the remote transmitter. What do I need to do?

A: Disconnect the red power wire from the alarm to the battery. Check and make sure that the 5 amp fuse in the white fuse holder is still good. If it is, loosen the three screws that secures the unit to the body of the vehicle. Check the screws and the base unit for corrosion. Retighten the three screws, connect the red power wire to the positive side of the battery and try again.

Q: After installing my Do-It-Yourself unit, I have noticed I have no range from the remote transmitter. How can I improve the range?

A: Check and make sure that the yellow antenna wire on the back of the alarm is not touching any metal or other electrical wiring. In some cases, it will be necessary to move the yellow antenna in another direction to receive a better signal. If you have tried moving the antenna in many directions, then try changing the direction from horizontal to vertical or vertical to horizontal. Also, make sure the unit is grounded with all three screws.

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