Cat 2 to 1 Upgrade

Hello again

As mentioned previously, we're shortly due to take delivery of a peugeot boxer based symbol plus. The van come with a category 2 immobiliser as standard, but we're looking into upgrading to a category 1 system which would include an alarm.

Does anyone have any comments on the cost and usefulness of such an upgrade and any recommended suppliers?

Thanks
Des

I have an Autowatch 695 upgrade, works fine with the added advantage that it can work on the original vehicle key, no seperate fob required.

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I had the Autowatch alarm fitted too, as mentioned nice that it works with the original key.  

The only annoyance is the volume of the alert when you lock/unlock the van, especially if you've left a door ajar which results in a couple of piercing shrill beeps, but it's good it warns you a door is unlocked.

My van has Cobra 2.1 alarm that uses original fob but a word of warning - if you only have one remote fob and one standard key , then you cannot operate the alarm with the standard key. A spare Peugeot remote fob is around £200. If you have an alarm fitted that has separate fob then that problem doesn't arise.
This was already fitted when I bought the van but I had same one fitted to my Nuevo which I had fitted by local auto-electrician for £300.

I got a hell of good deal with Adrian Flux just by owning a DISCLOK, I  mean hundreds of pounds.
I'm an engineer and I own an angle grinder, and, if I ever wanted to sell the DUO, having cut the Disclok off I doubt if I could!!

I have a autowatch fitted, which I also asked for a sim unit so I get a text alert if the alarm is triggered, you can also test the signal strength by sending a ?.

If you only have one remote key supplied with the van, you will need autowatch to supply a key fob for use with the spare key.

One drawback I have found,  you need to wait a couple of seconds after locking the van to press the lock button again to activate the dead lock.
Otherwise you disable the internal sensors. I do get the odd false alarm,  due to who knows.
 Must agree the setting beeps are loud. 
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Richard

I dont know where you are getting the van from but when we bought our van the alarm upgrade was part of the deal

Many Thanks for the helpful replies. We've approached the dealer about giving us a quote, our man is at the NEC at the moment so hope to hear back next week.

Regards
Des