How-to: OEM alarm shock sensor upgrade

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TheMAN

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2016 BMYFS AT

• May 10, 2008

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Some Mazda3's are equiped with a factory alarm system. While this system is adequate and reliable for general use, it lacks any reaction from window breakage, impacts, etc. that is found in many basic aftermarket security systems.
This fact is also true on other late model Mazdas such as the RX-8, Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9. Unfortunately, Mazda only released an accessory shock sensor upgrade for the RX-8 model only and neglected the other vehicles of this much needed system.

This how-to will show you how to adapt the (inexpensive) RX-8 shock sensor upgrade kit to a Mazda3. This how-to is intended for North American models only as other regions differ in electrical systems and parts availability.

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see the complete how to at:
http://web2.airmail.net/theman/mz3shock/

this how-to is in no way related or copied in anyway from the one on the *other* board... it was written almost a year ago but wasn't released (per mazda directives) until now due to the fact that the "cat's out of the bag" with the how-to on the other board posted over a month ago... as stated in the how-to, use and installation of the parts stated in this how-to is at your own risk and is not endorsed or warrantied by mazda

 

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fasteract

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2008 MS3 GT

• May 10, 2008

• #2

Will work with MS3 or only non-speed Mazda3 just to be sure...

Thanks

 

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dkswim

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MAZDASPEED 3

• May 11, 2008

• #3

sweet ive been thinking about this kind of thing

 

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Pmpkinhead

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'03.5 Blazin' MSP (sold) ................. '14 Soul 6 GT

• May 11, 2008

• #4

The MSP's have this feature! (although, you have to go thru a "first round" alarm system failure first) Come to think of it, everything on the MSP has to go thru a first round failure first before it actually works properly. LOL


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Jarod7920

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• May 14, 2008

• #5

Pmpkinhead said:

The MSP's have this feature! (although, you have to go thru a "first round" alarm system failure first) Come to think of it, everything on the MSP has to go thru a first round failure first before it actually works properly. LOL


367 (mp3yellow

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first round failure....?

 

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Pmpkinhead

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'03.5 Blazin' MSP (sold) ................. '14 Soul 6 GT

• May 14, 2008

• #6

Update something on your status so I can respond (car/location/etc).


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Rotus8

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07 MS3

• May 24, 2008

• #7

I did this install today. Many thanks to Edwin (TheMan) for the write-up. Very detailed and accurate. The only deviation I made from the write-up is the placement of the sensor. I stuck it to the bottom of the dash support bar with 3M heavy duty emblem double-stick. This placement allows adjustment of the sensitivity and visibility to the LED (with a mirror) without removing the passenger kick panel. I adjusted so a good thump with my fist on the windshield sets it off, but a lighter tap does not. This thing is really sensitive if you turn it all the way up. My garage radio (not even very loud) sets it off with the car in the driveway.

 

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lilbear4u32

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Mazda, Protoge 5

• Jul 23, 2008

• #8

I know this post is a little to old, but please respond!

Does this OEM Shock Sensor work with the Stock alarm on a 2003 Mazda Protege 5? And does anyone know if the stock alarm worth it? I wanted to buy one, online new, but I believe it lacks the shock sensor!

 

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saranya

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• Sep 6, 2008

• #9

nice howto. thanks. a must for any mazda.

 

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ysoslo

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'08 Mazda3 GT 5dr

• Jan 31, 2009

• #10

Does anybody know the part number for this? Is it the number on the plastic bag?

 

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Rotus8

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07 MS3

• Jan 31, 2009

• #11

ysoslo said:

Does anybody know the part number for this? Is it the number on the plastic bag?

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Part number 0000-8F-K01A