Questions on DIY Shock Sensor for our OEM Alarms

[Love2driveRAM19]

I came across this youtube link below explaining how to add the Shock sensor to our OEM Alarm. This Shock sensor has an adjustment to adjust the sensitivity level.

The part# 504D DEI Stinger Double-Guard Shock Sensor are cheap. Ranging from $13-$20.

I saw some other threads about the sensors, figured if I could find something within my abilities I would give it a try. Let me know the pros/cons.

 

[ramhead]

Seems like a real mess....also, if it causes problems with factory wiring, electronics, etc. you can be sure it will void warranty coverage. He did use T taps which are removable (but also have issues sometimes with good connections & losing contact) so you could get away with taking them out if there was an issue vs soldering or splicing them in so there's that.

 

[Love2driveRAM19]

Appreciate the response ramhead.

Pretty much any Mod I consider it gets the question of "will it void warranty" or is it OEM/by dealership etc. So, I understand the risk involved with wiring, electronics.

Definitely understand about the T-taps.

From a "mess" perspective...most wiring can look like a birds nest at some point if you let it get like that. I am slow and know it but have the time to be slow and alternative vehicle to leave it alone and come back to it!!!
You should have saw my BMW when I changed out the Oil Filter Housing Gasket; that vehicle had more labels (painters tape i.d. part where it went) than our pantry.

Where are the techs....shade tree mech's....those that have been there before. I know someone had to have done this job?????

 

[ramhead]

Appreciate the response ramhead.

Pretty much any Mod I consider it gets the question of "will it void warranty" or is it OEM/by dealership etc. So, I understand the risk involved with wiring, electronics.

Definitely understand about the T-taps.

From a "mess" perspective...most wiring can look like a birds nest at some point if you let it get like that. I am slow and know it but have the time to be slow and alternative vehicle to leave it alone and come back to it!!!
You should have saw my BMW when I changed out the Oil Filter Housing Gasket; that vehicle had more labels (painters tape i.d. part where it went) than our pantry.

Where are the techs....shade tree mech's....those that have been there before. I know someone had to have done this job?????

I'm with ya.....I've done it all before on my older previous vehicles....alarms, stereo installs, etc and agree that a peek "behind the curtain" would look like your aptly described "bird's nest" of bundled wiring. I wish you luck if you attempt it - don't think I want to risk it at this point or at least until out of warranty...btw, don't know if you saw the other thread about shock sensors but there is a website (www.addshocksensor.com) that offers a specific setup for our trucks (@ $155) - that one requires splicing into factory wiring but I'm sure T taps could be used in place in order to reverse install if needed :

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