Tilt Sensor

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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.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=30527
Printed Date: July 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM

Topic: Tilt Sensor

Posted By: stingray_01
Subject: Tilt Sensor
Date Posted: April 16, 2004 at 10:37 PM

https://www.caraudio-caralarms.com/8610.html

Is this the same tilt sensor you use to set up so that if someone attempts to tow your car it will set the alarm off? On the description it says that its used to protect entry points where conventional pin switches won't work.

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Posted By: tcool
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 8:53 PM

Nope. That sensor is for hoods and trunks. Mercury tilt switches work better than conventional pin switches because they are enclosed and don't rust. It's pretty much the same thing that activates hood lights on vehicles, after the hood reaches a certain angle it trips the switch. If you're looking for a tilt sensor to protect your rims or prevent towing, you want something like the DEI 507T

https://cgi.ebay.com/dll?ViewItem&category=14934&item=3071532594&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

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Posted By: Pooreclipse
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 10:40 PM

I am assuming that unit is smart enough so that if you park on a slope, it will only calculate the delta right?

Posted By: tcool
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 10:45 PM

Actually, I have never used this particular unit. However, I have used other microprocessor tilt sensors, and they do calibrate for your position every time you arm your alarm. It can't be bad if it's made by DEI, right?

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Posted By: stingray_01
Date Posted: April 20, 2004 at 12:55 AM

Thanks people. That DEI 507T is exactly what i was looking for.