DIY: Shock Sensor Install
09-09-2006, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by oraycle
Attached are the photos of the right footwell in my 2006 RX-8. The first photo shows the 1st large white connector that used to have a grey lever on it. Obviously, it has changed slightly from previous years. Next to that connector is the one with the black ground wires.
The second picture shows further up above the 1st large white connector (it partly appears at the bottom center of the photo).
The 3rd picture shows even further up above the 1st large white connector.
Reading the earlier posts, I was expecting to find a 2nd large white connector somewhere above the 1st one. And also 3 vertically placed smaller connectors. But as you can see from the photos, there are no other white connectors above the 1st large white one.
The second picture shows further up above the 1st large white connector (it partly appears at the bottom center of the photo).
The 3rd picture shows even further up above the 1st large white connector.
Reading the earlier posts, I was expecting to find a 2nd large white connector somewhere above the 1st one. And also 3 vertically placed smaller connectors. But as you can see from the photos, there are no other white connectors above the 1st large white one.
Anyway, call some people and start asking them about the 06 model shock sensor, or call the people you bought that sensor from...
09-09-2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by oraycle
Attached are the photos of the right footwell in my 2006 RX-8. The first photo shows the 1st large white connector that used to have a grey lever on it. Obviously, it has changed slightly from previous years. Next to that connector is the one with the black ground wires.
The second picture shows further up above the 1st large white connector (it partly appears at the bottom center of the photo).
The 3rd picture shows even further up above the 1st large white connector.
Reading the earlier posts, I was expecting to find a 2nd large white connector somewhere above the 1st one. And also 3 vertically placed smaller connectors. But as you can see from the photos, there are no other white connectors above the 1st large white one.
The second picture shows further up above the 1st large white connector (it partly appears at the bottom center of the photo).
The 3rd picture shows even further up above the 1st large white connector.
Reading the earlier posts, I was expecting to find a 2nd large white connector somewhere above the 1st one. And also 3 vertically placed smaller connectors. But as you can see from the photos, there are no other white connectors above the 1st large white one.
Looks like I'll have to cut off the electrical tape wraps on that harness to find the brown wire. I also have the white connector with the gray lever-thingy somewhat above, but between the two connectors in your pic 1.I'll post when I install my Sensor.
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09-12-2006, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by elf
Hmmm ... are you sure your RX-8 even has an alarm (I really dunno if all the RX-8 come standard with it or not)?
02-28-2007, 01:43 PM
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Im trying to install the shock sensor as well. Damn, I have no idea where the **** is the brown wire (cant find it)
and also Im afraid that I might *cut* the wrong wire and **** myself up, cuz the instruction saids I have to CUT the brown wire, and connect both ends to the diode
gonna take a rest, deep breath, and go back in 1/2 hour (making food)
Will post photos when Im done.
and also Im afraid that I might *cut* the wrong wire and **** myself up, cuz the instruction saids I have to CUT the brown wire, and connect both ends to the diode
gonna take a rest, deep breath, and go back in 1/2 hour (making food)
Will post photos when Im done.
02-28-2007, 02:58 PM
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Damn it.
The instruction, I dont know man, but it seems that they probably made that one for 05 only.
and the most important wire, the Brown one, is a damn bitch to locate AND work on. its freaking short, and its really hard to reach
Here is the pic.
Its not so good because its hard to get a good position down there. but just to give ya guys some idea where it is.
The instruction, I dont know man, but it seems that they probably made that one for 05 only.
and the most important wire, the Brown one, is a damn bitch to locate AND work on. its freaking short, and its really hard to reach
Here is the pic.
Its not so good because its hard to get a good position down there. but just to give ya guys some idea where it is.
03-02-2007, 04:18 PM
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great thread! i have an 06 as well, so i guess im stuck like the other 06 owners, but thanks for helping me figure out i had the stock alarm installed! Neither the window sticker nor the dealer said anything about it, yet sure enough, just as i was certain there was no alarm, HONK HONK HONK! 
03-03-2007, 09:09 AM
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All I know is that on my 05..............I had all the harnesses in that immediate area exposed for about two freakin hours while I read the directions over and over while trying to figure out just which brown wire to cut. I'm not sure I ever really convinced myself, but finally said "okay..........screw it.........here we go!" It turned out to be the right one, but I was nervous about it. It wouldn't have been that bad(even if wrong one) as I could've just spliced it back together and cut the next one, but I didn't really want to jack it all up.
Alarm works good, but have to adjust per directions..........I had mine too sensitive and any motorcycle within about 20 feet would set it off, as would thunder(not even close by). I finally did the tennis ball trick from 3 feet and that seems about right for me.
Alarm works good, but have to adjust per directions..........I had mine too sensitive and any motorcycle within about 20 feet would set it off, as would thunder(not even close by). I finally did the tennis ball trick from 3 feet and that seems about right for me.
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04-24-2007, 10:09 AM
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I noticed that they revised the unit and they now come with a diode kit. Is this diode a LED (light emitted diode)? Also is the diode integral to the shock sesor device or does it mount remotely? If it mounts remotely can someone please post a pic or a detailed desription as to where the diode mounts.
04-24-2007, 11:17 AM
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it taps between the shock unit and to the remote access thing (the box that controls the door lock and stuff)
I think .... Im not 100% sure cuz I threw my instructiojns away already ...
but I think they starting year 05, they try to seal the wires with tape ... making it a bitch to work at, I've seen some 06 they're completely sealed ....
I had to lie down on my sit , upside down for like 1/2 hour before I can finally be able to tap the wire to the key box(forgot what it was called) , its a tiny *** wire.
I think .... Im not 100% sure cuz I threw my instructiojns away already ...
but I think they starting year 05, they try to seal the wires with tape ... making it a bitch to work at, I've seen some 06 they're completely sealed ....
I had to lie down on my sit , upside down for like 1/2 hour before I can finally be able to tap the wire to the key box(forgot what it was called) , its a tiny *** wire.
04-24-2007, 12:01 PM
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looking at all those wires and trying to find the brown one reminded me of Where's Waldo. 
I'm thinking of doing this on my '05 but it looks like Mazda has thrown us a bit of a curveball.
I'm thinking of doing this on my '05 but it looks like Mazda has thrown us a bit of a curveball.
04-27-2007, 12:37 PM
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Guys, my car is RHD, and i think that there is a problem.
Could anyone help me?
I got the brown with diode but i didnt connect it.
Is this why my shock sensor didnt work?
The red led on the shock sensor, will it turn on at some point?
Could anyone help me?
I got the brown with diode but i didnt connect it.
Is this why my shock sensor didnt work?
The red led on the shock sensor, will it turn on at some point?
04-28-2007, 04:14 PM
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anyone to help here?
on the RHD will it still be on the passengers side or will it be to the right side which in my case is the driver's side?
i have found the red/blue,yellow/black,black/blue and black on the drivers side/right side.
I dont know why is not working.
on the RHD will it still be on the passengers side or will it be to the right side which in my case is the driver's side?
i have found the red/blue,yellow/black,black/blue and black on the drivers side/right side.
I dont know why is not working.
04-29-2007, 07:14 AM
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ok i realized that the only cable that it was connected correct is the ground, i connected the red one correct, i will continue on tuesday the project.
My car is 2003, will i need the brown diode ?
My car is 2003, will i need the brown diode ?
09-28-2008, 09:20 PM
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DIY revival!
I ordered mine for my 04 4AT tonight....
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I ordered mine for my 04 4AT tonight....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=220162036872
09-28-2008, 10:40 PM
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i think that stolen wheel thread will lead to more sales of this.