Below is a general guideline to follow. What order you follow is completly up to you. Steps labeled as orange are Resources.
How to conduct a comprehensive vehicle survey to assess placement for MACE alarm modules and alarm triggers, determine wiring paths and lengths, and create a build plan.
Use our Wire Calculator to determine the appropriate wire gauge for the runs identified in the Vehicle Survey (Step 1). This is especially helpful when installing exterior LEDs or working on a full-size or extended vehicle such as an RV, truck, or trailer.
Part #: MACE-MPCS
Learn how to install a main power line and cutoff switch with little to no OEM modifications — and why this method is preferred by the MACE Project.
Part #: MACE-PWM-XX-XXX
Assemble the MACE Power Module to deliver both constant and accessory power to the MACE – Alarm Control Unit, additional MACE modules, and other devices.
Part #: MACE-ACU
The MACE Alram Conrol (MACE-ACU) Unit is the brain responsible for controling alarm behaviour, responding to MACE and third-party modules and triggering devices as well as comuniting with the vechicle’s communication network.
Part #: MACE-CBC
The CAN bus cable transmits vehicle data to the MACE Alarm Control Unit. Without this connection, the alarm system can’t function.
Run a system startup and diagnostics, to verify your installation before adding optinal moduels, sensors, and triggering devices.
Identify and test which CAN bus signals are used to communicate key vehicle data such as battery voltage, door status, engine activity, vehicle movement, door locks, key fob presence, and other information required by the MACE Alarm System.
The Following Features and Modules are Optional
Part #: MACE-LEDS
The MACE alarm supports up to 8 LEDs, which can be configured in any combination of interior and exterior placements.
Part #: MACE-INT
Enhance your MACE alarm with cellular internet access; view real-time alarm data, track GPS trip logs, receive text alerts, and more.
Part #: MACE-VM
Pair the MACE Voice Module with Any Triggering Device
Combine the MACE Voice Module with motion sensors, proximity detectors, shock sensors, or any triggering device to automatically activate an audio alert—whether it’s a siren, alarm sound, or a custom voice command like “Step away from the vehicle.”
Use pre-recorded MP3 files or upload your own voice messages for a personalized response.
Part #: MACE-MS
Pair with the MACE Voice Module
Combine the MACE Voice Module with motion sensors, proximity detectors, shock sensors, or any triggering device to automatically activate an audio alert—whether it’s a siren, alarm sound, or a custom voice command like “Step away from the vehicle.”
Use pre-recorded MP3 files or upload your own voice messages for a personalized response.
Part #: MACE-MANS
Make Reversing Your Car Fun Again with Custom Sounds
Mimic the sound of a Tesla or Ring doorbell every time you reverse your car. Add festive fun with holiday sounds like sleigh bells or Santa’s “Ho Ho Ho,” or get spooky with Halloween effects like a creaking door. You can even use playful sounds like Mario’s “Game Over,” a turkey’s “Gobble Gobble,” or a classic cow “Moo.”