tailgate security

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: May 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Topic: tailgate security

Posted By: DaveK
Subject: tailgate security
Date Posted: April 16, 2004 at 2:15 PM

I recently had a Python 881XP installed on my 2003 F-150 and I love it. I'd like to install a sensor or trigger for the tailgate to detect if someone tries to open the tailgate. Would a normally open magnetic switch connected to a (-) trigger be the way to go or is there a better method?

Thanks.

DaveK

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Posted By: Trav3D1
Date Posted: April 16, 2004 at 3:58 PM

There are several different things that you could do, but none of which I'm a fan of. Your suggestion of the magnetic switch may be one of the best methods. In addition, you could use a pin switch, but that would cause you to drill a hole in the body of the truck and it would be exposed to the weather. I don't care for pin switches because they rust over time.

Do you have a cover on your truck?

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Trav

Posted By: DaveK
Date Posted: April 16, 2004 at 4:56 PM

Yes, I have a soft cover on my truck. I'd like to add a switch for that and diode isolate it from the tailgate switch, too.

Posted By: robbie2883
Date Posted: April 16, 2004 at 11:12 PM

why not just look at a proximity sensor?

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if its jammed force it - if it breaks in the process it needed to be fixed anyway
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Posted By: DaveK
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 3:15 PM

Would one proximity sensor be enough to provide coverage for a pickup?

Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 3:18 PM

i use the contact switches on tail gates all the time and they work great...just take time to run the wires so that they wont get pinched....

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Good Luck
David
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Posted By: DaveK
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 3:22 PM

Thanks draasch. Do you have a particular method or location that you run the wires or is it just keep them away from hot or moving objects?

Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 4:20 PM

just as you stated above....the switch will go on the frame and the magnet will go on the tailgate...

you may have to remove your taillight and drill a small hole to run the wires through....loom the wires to hide them and your on your way.....find a good place for the ground and the other wire will go to the alarm....

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Good Luck
David
Ace Security
813-376-9778
Tampa
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