DIY - DEI Shock Sensor Install

MWcoupe · 02-08-2007, 06:09 PM

will the radioshack connectors cut the oem cables apart when i take the dei shock out?

i took my car back for service. and they put the module in there so my panic works now!

ironic · 02-08-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by alpine330

will the radioshack connectors cut the oem cables apart when i take the dei shock out?

i took my car back for service. and they put the module in there so my panic works now!

No ti shouldn't cut the cables apart as long as you're careful removing them. Personally, I'd forget about the radioshack connectors. I installed this on SES_D's car w/o them and it saved space and were more secure.

BoostedBMW · 02-08-2007, 07:50 PM

Very informative DIY.

This is a great idea... wish it was available back when I had my E46 with an oem alarm. Nice work!

khafner · 02-08-2007, 08:07 PM

great DIY. Does the shock sensor turn off if you turn the ultrasonic module off when you arm the car?

ironic · 02-08-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by khafner

great DIY. Does the shock sensor turn off if you turn the ultrasonic module off when you arm the car?

unfortunately no, i'm in the works of installing an on/off button tho, i'll post the diy when it's done

MWcoupe · 02-08-2007, 10:23 PM

when the oem alarm goes off.... how long does it stay off for? will it even stop?

ironic · 02-08-2007, 10:47 PM

30 seconds and ur lights will blink for 5 minutes i believe

ironic · 02-08-2007, 10:47 PM

i'm shipping out dei shock sensors w/ diodes and on/off switches soldered on for plug and play to a few people right now, if anyone is interested let me know.

ironic · 02-15-2007, 10:40 PM

on/off switch info added

SES_D · 03-14-2007, 09:02 PM

wow i'm surprised not many people know about this mod on this forum....

worlina · 03-23-2007, 04:23 PM

I got my shock sensor installed. I believe I got it adjusted on the too sensitive side. The alarm is triggered even with the noise of a C-5 Galaxy passing by or the Levante wind blowing. What settings did you guys have your alarm on? Also I did not put a diode since it is optional. Is this right?

Also I observed some weird behavior that I could not turn off the alarm even when the vehicle was moving. Weird stuff.

ironic · 03-25-2007, 11:33 AM

Yeah, you probably have your shock sensor too high. I've kinda gotten tot he point where I think the shock sensor is only really good for hit and run scenarios, because the settings don't adapt to your environment. The shock sensor would be great if you park only in garages or off mai roads, but if you park somewhere where a lot of cars will come by you'll get false alarms. That or you have to adjust your shock sensor to the point where it won't pick up any tampering you'd want it to.

Anyways, with the on/off setup i just leave it off most of the time.

What do you mean about not being able to turn off your alarm - elaborate.

worlina · 03-26-2007, 02:43 PM

I finally figured it out. I have it too high. Well, that incident where the alarm would intermittently come on and off happened when I triggered the alarm and then entered the vehicle. Its a no no. Make sure that the alarm has been turned off completely before entering the vehicle. It thinks that it has been stolen. My wife freaked out.

ironic · 03-27-2007, 12:53 AM

hahaha, yeah it's a beezy when the alarm doesn't turn off =)

it's especially bad if u're testing in the garage and the siren just resonates in your ear drums.

ilshim · 03-27-2007, 03:07 AM

difficulty: 2?

interesting scale you have

M335i · 06-05-2007, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ironic

i'm shipping out dei shock sensors w/ diodes and on/off switches soldered on for plug and play to a few people right now, if anyone is interested let me know.

Are you still selling these?

skim7x · 06-15-2007, 08:56 PM

for the above post... I'd like one too if you still have some... plz PM me with details!!

01stang · 07-10-2007, 01:32 PM

i got mine install today and i have not gotten it to work. when i tap the sensor the red light comes on... but when i arm the car and then bang/tap the windows nothing happens!? but with window down i put my hand in and the motion sensor set the alarm off... i try the sensitivity set on far left and far right... nothing happens... i need help

01stang · 07-10-2007, 01:40 PM

my alarm is not activated either is that the problem?

328i4me · 07-10-2007, 08:16 PM

Interested in buying one as well if you are still selling them. PM me with details. Thanks.

OC Guy · 07-11-2007, 02:05 AM

Great idea. Too bad you aren't down here.

"07"BobbyBimmer · 08-12-2007, 11:07 PM

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Are you still selling these?

Yes are you still selling the PNP w/on/off setup. I'd like to purchase a setup, could you pm me with a price? Thanks

02-08-2007, 06:09 PM	#23
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MWcoupe 24k GOLD 148 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: Mineral White M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BROOKLYN NY iTrader: (0)	when the oem alarm goes off.... how long does it stay off for? will it even stop?
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02-08-2007, 10:47 PM	#29
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03-23-2007, 04:23 PM	#33
worlina Chief 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 35i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I got my shock sensor installed. I believe I got it adjusted on the too sensitive side. The alarm is triggered even with the noise of a C-5 Galaxy passing by or the Levante wind blowing. What settings did you guys have your alarm on? Also I did not put a diode since it is optional. Is this right? Also I observed some weird behavior that I could not turn off the alarm even when the vehicle was moving. Weird stuff.
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03-25-2007, 11:33 AM	#34
ironic Major General 254 Rep 8,338 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco, Ca iTrader: (22)	Yeah, you probably have your shock sensor too high. I've kinda gotten tot he point where I think the shock sensor is only really good for hit and run scenarios, because the settings don't adapt to your environment. The shock sensor would be great if you park only in garages or off mai roads, but if you park somewhere where a lot of cars will come by you'll get false alarms. That or you have to adjust your shock sensor to the point where it won't pick up any tampering you'd want it to. Anyways, with the on/off setup i just leave it off most of the time. What do you mean about not being able to turn off your alarm - elaborate. __________________ Widebody 335i Project Car BUILD \| PHOTOSHOOT
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worlina Chief 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 35i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I finally figured it out. I have it too high. Well, that incident where the alarm would intermittently come on and off happened when I triggered the alarm and then entered the vehicle. Its a no no. Make sure that the alarm has been turned off completely before entering the vehicle. It thinks that it has been stolen. My wife freaked out.
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ironic Major General 254 Rep 8,338 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco, Ca iTrader: (22)	hahaha, yeah it's a beezy when the alarm doesn't turn off =) it's especially bad if u're testing in the garage and the siren just resonates in your ear drums. __________________ Widebody 335i Project Car BUILD \| PHOTOSHOOT
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01stang ... 12 Rep 322 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (4)	i got mine install today and i have not gotten it to work. when i tap the sensor the red light comes on... but when i arm the car and then bang/tap the windows nothing happens!? but with window down i put my hand in and the motion sensor set the alarm off... i try the sensitivity set on far left and far right... nothing happens... i need help
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01stang ... 12 Rep 322 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (4)	my alarm is not activated either is that the problem?
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