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Active Anti theft system modification?
06-22-2006, 03:47 PM
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RE: Active Anti theft system modification?
tdappleman Date 6/22/2006 11:17:36 AM
Thanks for all of the replies so far. I don't expect the Convertible to be secure with the top down (or really with the top up for that matter). As others have mentioned, it would be nice if someone reached in for the car to detect that motion so the alarm goes off. I don't leave much in the way of valuables in there - my wallet and sunglasses are usually with me - but that doesn't mean someone wont reach in and look through the console or glove compartment to see what you may have. Back in the day, I installed car security systems and used motion detectors on the inside which were adjustable for sensitivity and distance. If you left your windows/sunroof open and someone reached in it would set the alarm off. It would be nice to utilize the factory sensors for the exact same purpose with the top down since they are already there. I like the idea of finding where the top position sensor is and seeing what it would take to bypass or disable it. Anyone with a shop manual want to publish the diagram and I'll work to figure it out.
The alarms I used to install were Maxiguard and Black Widow. I did find this sensor on-line which shows what I'm talking about:
http://www.blackwidowsecurity.com/acc-MAS-6.htm
Thanks for all of the replies so far. I don't expect the Convertible to be secure with the top down (or really with the top up for that matter). As others have mentioned, it would be nice if someone reached in for the car to detect that motion so the alarm goes off. I don't leave much in the way of valuables in there - my wallet and sunglasses are usually with me - but that doesn't mean someone wont reach in and look through the console or glove compartment to see what you may have. Back in the day, I installed car security systems and used motion detectors on the inside which were adjustable for sensitivity and distance. If you left your windows/sunroof open and someone reached in it would set the alarm off. It would be nice to utilize the factory sensors for the exact same purpose with the top down since they are already there. I like the idea of finding where the top position sensor is and seeing what it would take to bypass or disable it. Anyone with a shop manual want to publish the diagram and I'll work to figure it out.
The alarms I used to install were Maxiguard and Black Widow. I did find this sensor on-line which shows what I'm talking about:
http://www.blackwidowsecurity.com/acc-MAS-6.htm
Convertible or not, I suggest that everyone lock their glove compartment with the key (all the time). It only takes seconds for someone to go into an unlocked car, open the glove box, and steal your registration card (or anything else of value). Don't make it easy for a thief to know where you live. Keep your valuables in the trunk.
06-22-2006, 04:51 PM
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RE: Active Anti theft system modification?
Thanks for that picture, Newbreedgt05. I'll have to take a look at it and see what actually triggers the switch to see if it can be bypassed or disabled somehow. Hopefully I'll have time this weekend to poke around in there. What was the source of that picture and where could I get a book like that?
06-23-2006, 10:58 AM
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RE: Active Anti theft system modification?
I think this is the first reason I have seen for For NOT to put a trunk button inside our cars!
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Convertible or not, I suggest that everyone lock their glove compartment with the key (all the time). It only takes seconds for someone to go into an unlocked car, open the glove box, and steal your registration card (or anything else of value). Don't make it easy for a thief to know where you live. Keep your valuables in the trunk.
Convertible or not, I suggest that everyone lock their glove compartment with the key (all the time). It only takes seconds for someone to go into an unlocked car, open the glove box, and steal your registration card (or anything else of value). Don't make it easy for a thief to know where you live. Keep your valuables in the trunk.
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