alarm sensitivity and airplanes

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Topic: alarm sensitivity and airplanes

Posted By: thadrizzle
Subject: alarm sensitivity and airplanes
Date Posted: May 16, 2008 at 7:51 PM

Seriously I installed a crimestopper CS2000 III I believe and my friend says it keeps going off at night and when he is @ work witch is less than a mile from his home. He called me today and left a voice-mail asking me if the vibration from the Air-planes could be setting it off. You guys think that is possible?
We live less than 1/2 a mile from Harts-field Airport in Atlanta and there is quite a lot of noise from the Jets I have just gotten used to it. Years ago the Airport did come through and re-insulate many of the surrounding homes (including mine) and added storm doors and windows. But, like I said I am just used to it. Could this be the reason and if so what other than cutting down the sensitivity could be done to correct the problem?

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I love this stuff. Took me 34 years to find my calling but, I think this is it. I love pulling wires he! he!

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Posted By: JWorm
Date Posted: May 16, 2008 at 8:05 PM

You need to determine if the shock sensor is what is setting the alarm off. Does that alarm tell you what zone triggered it? I am not familiar with Crimestopper.

Posted By: thadrizzle
Date Posted: May 16, 2008 at 8:15 PM

No, crimestopper has some OK alarms out but this unit is the bottom of the barrel but, can be upgraded w/ other features through aux wires and a data port...
The vibration from the planes is just about the only logical answer unless a cat or something is getting on it @ night but IDK about work...

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I love this stuff. Took me 34 years to find my calling but, I think this is it. I love pulling wires he! he!

Posted By: JWorm
Date Posted: May 16, 2008 at 8:34 PM

It could also be a door trigger triggering the alarm if a BCM goes to sleep. Year, make and model of vehicle?

Posted By: thadrizzle
Date Posted: May 16, 2008 at 8:42 PM

It's a 97 Isuzu rodeo and I just tapped into the + when locked wire for all the doors and set the locks that way and the sensor is in the middle of the SUV bolted to the frame under the console that cover the parking brake.

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I love this stuff. Took me 34 years to find my calling but, I think this is it. I love pulling wires he! he!

Posted By: thadrizzle
Date Posted: May 16, 2008 at 8:44 PM

and my title still says rookie so: What is a BCM? Sorry you don't know if you don't ask so....

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I love this stuff. Took me 34 years to find my calling but, I think this is it. I love pulling wires he! he!

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: May 16, 2008 at 9:15 PM

BCM = Body Control Module, one of the computers on newer vehicles. Yes it is very likely that the vibration from a jet plane will set off the shock sensor of his alarm.

Posted By: thadrizzle
Date Posted: May 16, 2008 at 11:38 PM

Hmmm, Cool, well, thanx. And no i don't think you are an idiot lol. I wonder is there some way to get around this problem.... I need a motion sensor inside the vehicle. Does that sound crazy? posted_image

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I love this stuff. Took me 34 years to find my calling but, I think this is it. I love pulling wires he! he!

Posted By: bbullers
Date Posted: May 17, 2008 at 12:44 AM

Try the easiest thing first...... turn the shock sensor to it's lowest setting. If that fixes the problem, turn the sensor up, little by little, until you find the sweet spot.

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The Only Stupid Question, is the one Un-asked

Posted By: bbullers
Date Posted: May 17, 2008 at 12:47 AM

Sorry, forgot to mention, I have a Crimestopper 2012, and I love it! The sensitivity settings are great, they can go both super sensitive, and the total opposite.

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The Only Stupid Question, is the one Un-asked

Posted By: thadrizzle
Date Posted: May 18, 2008 at 2:48 PM

Yes, we are in the process of finding the "sweet spot" at the moment. Yea, it's a great alarm it's just one of the least expensive ones but, like I said I can still add at least 2 more switches or w/e to add to the different ways to trip the alarm. One we have been thinking about is adding something to the windows or at least the back one in case someone breaks into that one. Don't they make add-ons that look like a/v antenna's that run along the seem of the windows for added protection.

Oh, and thanks for everyones input so far. This site has been a God send for me. posted_image

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I love this stuff. Took me 34 years to find my calling but, I think this is it. I love pulling wires he! he!

Posted By: brcidd
Date Posted: May 19, 2008 at 9:10 AM

You said your CS 2012 has NO diagnostics-- but this is in your owner's manual online......Did you read it in your manual on Page 9?

The CS-2012TW1 system includes disarm diagnostics, through the RED LED light, that will help in determining what caused the last trigger of the alarm system. This is a valuable tool in determining how the vehicle was tampered with or if there is a false alarm problem in which case you can make the necessary adjustments to correct the problem. When the system is disarmed with the remote you will hear the normal 2 chirps, then 4 quick chirps that indicate the alarm was triggered while you were away. Check the LED light for a sequence of flashes:

Shock Sensor = 1 Flash

Door = 2 Flashes

Hood/Trunk = 3 Flashes

Ignition = 4 Flashes

Diagnostics will reset when the Ignition is turned on or when the system is re-armed.

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Brcidd - Engineer That Does Remote Starter Installs on the side.

Posted By: bbullers
Date Posted: May 19, 2008 at 11:32 AM

No, I didn't say that my 2012 does not have diagnostics. I'm very familier with Crimestopper units, and their features, I've installed several of them. Thank you for you're input though. Very detailed, your research is much appreciated. Thanks.

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The Only Stupid Question, is the one Un-asked

Posted By: thadrizzle
Date Posted: May 19, 2008 at 12:31 PM

I have the cs2000 rev.III I believe. Any ideas for added security? posted_image

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I love this stuff. Took me 34 years to find my calling but, I think this is it. I love pulling wires he! he!

Posted By: bbullers
Date Posted: May 19, 2008 at 12:54 PM

I'm actually working on adding a flasher to my Siren output for my intierior lights, once I get it all going, I'll let you know how I did it, and how it works

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The Only Stupid Question, is the one Un-asked

Posted By: thadrizzle
Date Posted: May 20, 2008 at 1:54 PM

Yes, thats a great idea and right along what I was looking for. Thanks and please let me know how u are going to do it or plan to do it/when it's done.
Thanks,
Jason

Also my friend says after he unlocks the car and gets in and cranks it that it sets off the alarm... You think it is something he is doing or something I may have wired wrong. I will probably be going by his home soon and I was just wondering. This was my 1st alarm and had it took a minute longer to figure out it may have been my last. lol Now, I just need to tighten it up a little before I dive into another. posted_image

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I love this stuff. Took me 34 years to find my calling but, I think this is it. I love pulling wires he! he!

Posted By: bbullers
Date Posted: May 21, 2008 at 12:11 AM

I'll let you know man. and, I have no Idea wth is going on with the alarm going off

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The Only Stupid Question, is the one Un-asked