Shock Sensor 101

It depends on where you mounted the shock sensor . If you mounted it on a wire loom your not going to get as good a response from the sensor as opposed to mounting it to a flat solid piece of plastic or metal.

Jeff,

Hello, again!  Yes, it was mounted on a rigid piece of steel, under the dash.  ( and that ain't easy to find on a Corolla!).  I honestly do not believe this thing would have reacted unitl someone ran into my car, with another car, that is.  I assume the sensor I was using was mfg by Omega.

Thanks for your reply.

Jerry Siemens

Hey folks,

I'm surprised this one got by you guys!  He said his car is a Corolla, but he never mentionned what his son's car is! Maybe it's a Civic and so it's normal that it would be more sensitive.   Also, a shock sensor is just that. . .an impact detector. . . so rocking the car will not set it off.  Instead it has to be tested by slapping the windows with the palm of your hand.   My experience with Corollas is that the shock has to be mounted DEAD CENTER of the vehicle in front of the console to respond the same way on both sides of the car because of the way the car is built.  Not all impact sensors work on solid surfaces,  for example DEI's impact is tye-wrapped to an existing underdash harness.  I think though that Jerry summed it up well when he said, "My CrimeGuard alarm came with a two stage shock sensor that was worthless."

I think Big Dog wins this one!  He hit the nail on the head when he said the shock sensor will not detect motion.  You see, I an a newby and semantics got in my way!  What I really want, and need, is a good quality m-o-t-i-o-n detectior.  The reason being I want to deter anyone from jacking-up and removing wheels, in particular. 

I have E-mailed a few sites I found on the web, but have not gotten any good responses, yet.  I guess they already have more business than they need! 

So, that being said; as "gferguso" asked, is there a sensor (motion) that someone has good luck with?

Thanks to all who responded.

Jerry

Hey   Jerry Siemens,

What you're looking for is a motion/tilt sensor.  Clifford has one that's easy to install and is fully digital meaning that it even works on inclines.  It has two incline sensitivities, 0.5° and 1.0°.  Ask for part number 905085.