[D2SS1LE]

Hi all, anyone attempt adding shock sensor to factory alarm? I an interested in adding DEI-504D. Anyone here have the factory wiring for the door trigger and factory alarm wiring?

[Midblues]

There's an easier way.
http://addshocksensor.com/shop-now.html
Check there web site email them they send you an install video for you car and instruction plus a toll free tech support # They guarantee you will be able to install and set it up as close to plug and play as possible to work with your OEM car alarm and key fob.

[Deacon Blues]

Originally Posted by Midblues

There's an easier way.
http://addshocksensor.com/shop-now.html
Check there web site email them they send you an install video for you car and instruction plus a toll free tech support # They guarantee you will be able to install and set it up as close to plug and play as possible to work with your OEM car alarm and key fob.

I'd be intrigued to try it if I could see an actual installation video. They seem to be deliberately obfuscating the install process other than telling you that you'll need wire cutters and maybe some crimpers...

[keep_hope_alive]

Originally Posted by Deacon Blues

I'd be intrigued to try it if I could see an actual installation video. They seem to be deliberately obfuscating the install process other than telling you that you'll need wire cutters and maybe some crimpers...

I imagine you only get an actual video after you buy the product. I understand why they wouldn't give away the install videos for free.

[2SS Capt]

I contacted them, $155.00 for the system (free shipping), said it takes 40 minutes to install and claim they have never had anyone not be able to complete the installation successfully.

[fj5gtx]

Likely you can take off the door panel, look at the latch mechanism and figure out the wire that grounds when the latch opens, then you'll know which color to look for in the kick panel. BTW you don't have to connect in at the door, you could go after the trunk or hood as well - might be easier to access dependent on your install.

I would bench test that sensor to ensure that it's output goes to ground when triggered. Or you'll have to add something that converts the output.

[Deacon Blues]

Originally Posted by keep_hope_alive

I imagine you only get an actual video after you buy the product. I understand why they wouldn't give away the install videos for free.

Sure, understandable. But I'd like to know what I'm getting into before I buy... Especially if wiring is involved.

[fj5gtx]

Originally Posted by Deacon Blues

Sure, understandable. But I'd like to know what I'm getting into before I buy... Especially if wiring is involved.

It may be more about security of how its installed, they only want to publicize their installation to actual purchasers... otherwise everyone with internet access will know how you wired yours up.

I can tell you what you'll need to do... you will need source power and ground, and the output will Tee into your door sensor wire, likely in the driver kick panel.

If they're quick thinkers, they'll just pop the hood and cut the horn wire or pull its fuse and continue the theft.

One counter measure is better than none, but the more the better... they call that layering.

[D2SS1LE]

Thanks all for you answers and feedback!

[Caerus]

Originally Posted by Midblues

There's an easier way.
http://addshocksensor.com/shop-now.html
Check there web site email them they send you an install video for you car and instruction plus a toll free tech support # They guarantee you will be able to install and set it up as close to plug and play as possible to work with your OEM car alarm and key fob.

Thanks for posting this car alarm addition. I think this would be a great extra line of defense.

[Bumbleboy92]

Originally Posted by fj5gtx

If they're quick thinkers, they'll just pop the hood and cut the horn wire or pull its fuse and continue the theft.

One counter measure is better than none, but the more the better... they call that layering.

I’ve definitely seen many cases where the thieves cut the horn through the grille or cut the grille to get to the horn, if it’s not too intrusive of an install I’d still like to get one of these. Too many times I’ve had a window broken into and the car alarm doesn’t go off, rather know it happens especially if it starts to rain through the night (actually close to happening once, thankfully caught it before the rain really started pouring)