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I pulled the spare tire and jack out of my '01 convertible today (I was chasing wires). In the area behind the tire I found a black box (about 3in x 2in x 1/2in) hooked into the wire harness. It looks like a factory installed object and has the word "Sensor" on it. Since I don't have an alarm system (as far as I know), what kind of sensor is it?
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<b>Mike</b><br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mcjoslyn\" target=\"_blank\">2001 Camaro</a><br />Light Pewter Metallic Convertible<br />AU0,A31,C60,DG7,F41,GU6,K34,L36,M30,T82,T96,UN0<p ><b>If it can\'t be expressed in figures, it is not science; it is opinion.</b> -
part of the alarm system.2002 NBM Pontiac Firebird Formula<br />Mods: stock...<br />1997 Chevy Camaro *Gone*<br />Mods:Borla,headers,Magnaflow cat, SLP intake, NOS 5175 -
Its the shock sensor for the rear of the car. Its part of the alarm system.
EricEric
2005 Mustang 4.0
1996 Camaro Conv
2000 Ford Excursion
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Is the alarm a standard feature? I don't have an RPO code for an alarm system. It was just bouncing around loose in the tire well, so I taped it up so it wouldn't rattle.<b>Mike</b><br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mcjoslyn\" target=\"_blank\">2001 Camaro</a><br />Light Pewter Metallic Convertible<br />AU0,A31,C60,DG7,F41,GU6,K34,L36,M30,T82,T96,UN0<p ><b>If it can\'t be expressed in figures, it is not science; it is opinion.</b>Comment
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http://home.cfl.rr.com/mkaprocki/Camaro/shock.jpg
(1) IP Wiring Harness
(2) Shock Sensor
(3) Inside of the Right Wheelhouse
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>From the GM Service Manual:
The shock sensor is located near the spare tire in the rear of the vehicle. Its sensitivity has been set to comply with various local regulations requiring vehicle contact to set off the alarm. It can be adjusted if more or less sensitivity is desired. If sensitivity is increased too much, it may give false alarms caused by gusts of wind or other natural events that may shake the vehicle. To adjust, remove the label covering the adjustment knob and adjust as desired. Turn clockwise to increase sensitivity. Turn counterclockwise to decrease sensitivity. The red lamp on the shock sensor illuminates at shock levels that would cause the full (2 minute) alarm to sound. Different levels of shock are required on the various body panels and windows to activate the sensor, depending on the material (plastic, steel or glass) and distance from the shock sensor. Two levels of alarms are available through the shock sensor. <hr></blockquote>
[ July 27, 2003: Message edited by: 98Camaro3.8 ]</p>Matt
1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
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