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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Where is the shock sensor located exactly because 80% of the time i lock my car, my alarm goes off. its getting really annoying and waking the neighbors up at night.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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in the spare tire well
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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one on left side by gas door also

that on i've set off by closing the gas door before
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Originally Posted by slippinsideways
one on left side by gas door also

that on i've set off by closing the gas door before
No, there is only one shock sensor in f-bodies and it is on the right side rear wheel well in front of the spare tire. There is a photo in the Monsoon FAQ sticky.
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No, there is only one shock sensor in f-bodies and it is on the right side rear wheel well in front of the spare tire. There is a photo in the Monsoon FAQ sticky.
It also can be adjusted!
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It also can be adjusted!
Yup. But often they fail due to moisture and then there isn't enough adjustment to keep them from causing false alarms.
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