Security Upgrade - Hood Pin Install at Car Toys – Labor to install a hood pin switch (required on many remote start installs). Performed by MECP-certified Car Toys installers and backed by our Lifetime Installation Guarantee.
Standard Labor Price: $25.00
This is our standard labor rate. Many vehicles require extra labor, including push-to-start ignitions, factory alarms, manual transmissions, hybrids and EVs, European and luxury vehicles, and vehicles that need extra disassembly to reach the ignition or data wiring. Parts such as remote start or alarm system, bypass / data modules, T-harnesses and relays are not included and are charged at install. Your Car Toys store will confirm your exact price for your year, make and model before any work begins.
What's Included
- Hood pin switch mounting
- Wiring to the alarm / remote start system
- Soldered connections
- Safety shutdown test
Installed the Car Toys Way
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Every connection soldered and sealed with heat-shrink tubing, never T-taps, Scotchloks or twist-and-tape splices
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OEM install standards: wires routed along factory paths, wrapped in OEM-style fabric loom tape and secured so nothing rattles or chafes
- Properly fused power and solid grounds to protect your vehicle's electrical system
- Seat, fender and dash protection during the install, and a full clean-up and function test after
Why it matters: a soldered, sealed connection won't loosen, corrode or create intermittent problems years later. Many shops skip soldering because plastic tap connectors are faster. We take the extra time on every install. Learn more about Car Toys installation.
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Professional installation is available at Car Toys stores across Washington and Colorado.
Washington: Bellevue, Burien, Burlington, Everett, Lynnwood, Olympia, Puyallup, Silverdale, Tacoma, Tukwila and more
Colorado: Aurora, Fort Collins, Greeley, Littleton, Lone Tree, Northglenn and more
FAQ
How much does security upgrade - hood pin installation cost at Car Toys?
Standard labor is $25.00. Some vehicles need extra labor, and parts are not included. Your store will quote your exact vehicle before starting.
Why would my vehicle need extra labor?
Newer vehicles with integrated electronics, premium factory systems or extra disassembly take more time to do right. We never cut corners to fit a price, so complex vehicles are quoted for the time they actually need.
Do you solder your connections?
Yes. Car Toys solders and heat-shrinks every wire connection and follows OEM install standards on every vehicle.
Is the installation guaranteed?
Yes. Car Toys installation workmanship, including all mounting and wiring, is warrantied for the lifetime of the vehicle for the original purchaser. See our Lifetime Installation Guarantee.
Price shown is standard installation labor only. Product, parts, interfaces, shop supplies and sales tax are not included. Many vehicles require additional labor, which your store will quote before work begins. Installation is performed at Car Toys store locations.
