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KK2010SS · 08-11-2009, 09:12 AM

Does anyone know how to adjust the alarm sensitivity? I know the 4th gens had a sensor in the passenger side rear fenderwell. While at work yesterday someone tried to bash my drivers side window in with a rock. They left several deep chips in the glass but luckily it did not break. I don’t think the alarm went off because it gave no notification when I unlocked it after work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my third round of bad luck with the car since getting her so hopefully it’s over now…..

Rogue Leader · 08-11-2009, 09:19 AM

There is no shock sensor in this car. 4thgens had an optional antitheft system that added a shock sensor but that is not available on this car. The only way your alarm will go off is if someone physically unlocks and opens the door.

Supermans · 08-11-2009, 09:24 AM

Yeah, breaking in and looking into the glove compartment for example without opening the door means they can get your stuff out without setting off the alarm. A thief can also steal your wheels rather easily without aftermarket protection..

caverman · 08-11-2009, 10:03 AM

This is exactly why I'll be putting a aftermarket alarm on my Camaro once I have it. Usually with these factory alarms they don't go off until something has already happened. I want to know when someone is in the process of jacking with my car. Then I can introduce them to my buddy Sig Sauer.

BigMatt · 08-11-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by caverman

This is exactly why I'll be putting a aftermarket alarm on my Camaro once I have it. Usually with these factory alarms they don't go off until something has already happened. I want to know when someone is in the process of jacking with my car. Then I can introduce them to my buddy Sig Sauer.

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KK2010SS · 08-11-2009, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the information. That's what I was afraid of. Looks like its time for a few little aftermarket add ons...

bluman · 08-11-2009, 10:51 AM

you can add a digital tilt/shock sensor to the stock alarm for approx $ 90

SomeGeoffGuy · 08-11-2009, 10:59 AM

Please go get some wheel locks too! I used to get these things at Belle tire called Gorilla Lugs that used a slotted key to get off. The nice thing is that they look almost stock. They are not a unique key, though, but they can be modified to be unique with a little welding and grinding (and won't affect the looks).

I put one on each wheel of my Trailblazer SS and never had a problem. Twice I did get up in the morning and find all my lugnuts off instead of one too, so they do work.

-Geoff

franknbeans · 08-11-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bluman

you can add a digital tilt/shock sensor to the stock alarm for approx $ 90

Can I get some more info from you about this?

texasbill · 08-11-2009, 11:29 AM

Just make sure to be careful with the 'fire' button on your aftermarket alarm.

Baughman · 08-11-2009, 11:37 AM

Can an aftermarket alarm piggybackto the factory one, and use same FOB? Or is that out of the question?

08-11-2009, 09:12 AM	#1
KK2010SS Budafinger Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 192 View My Garage	Adjust alarm sensitivity? (attempted break in) Does anyone know how to adjust the alarm sensitivity? I know the 4th gens had a sensor in the passenger side rear fenderwell. While at work yesterday someone tried to bash my drivers side window in with a rock. They left several deep chips in the glass but luckily it did not break. I don’t think the alarm went off because it gave no notification when I unlocked it after work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my third round of bad luck with the car since getting her so hopefully it’s over now….. __________________ 2019 ZL1 Riverside Blue Metallic VIN #041

08-11-2009, 09:19 AM	#2
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	There is no shock sensor in this car. 4thgens had an optional antitheft system that added a shock sensor but that is not available on this car. The only way your alarm will go off is if someone physically unlocks and opens the door. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

08-11-2009, 09:24 AM	#3
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	Yeah, breaking in and looking into the glove compartment for example without opening the door means they can get your stuff out without setting off the alarm. A thief can also steal your wheels rather easily without aftermarket protection.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

08-11-2009, 10:03 AM	#4
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	This is exactly why I'll be putting a aftermarket alarm on my Camaro once I have it. Usually with these factory alarms they don't go off until something has already happened. I want to know when someone is in the process of jacking with my car. Then I can introduce them to my buddy Sig Sauer. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

08-11-2009, 10:50 AM	#6
KK2010SS Budafinger Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 192 View My Garage	Thanks for the information. That's what I was afraid of. Looks like its time for a few little aftermarket add ons... __________________ 2019 ZL1 Riverside Blue Metallic VIN #041

08-11-2009, 10:51 AM	#7
bluman Drives: '10 Corvette GS/'13 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 636	you can add a digital tilt/shock sensor to the stock alarm for approx $ 90 __________________ 2010 Camaro SIM/CGM RS/2LT VIN #310 SOLD 2010 Corvette Grand Sport

08-11-2009, 10:59 AM	#8
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,063	Please go get some wheel locks too! I used to get these things at Belle tire called Gorilla Lugs that used a slotted key to get off. The nice thing is that they look almost stock. They are not a unique key, though, but they can be modified to be unique with a little welding and grinding (and won't affect the looks). I put one on each wheel of my Trailblazer SS and never had a problem. Twice I did get up in the morning and find all my lugnuts off instead of one too, so they do work. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

08-11-2009, 11:29 AM	#10
texasbill Drives: 2005 Silverado LS 5.3 V8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 56	Just make sure to be careful with the 'fire' button on your aftermarket alarm. __________________ Dreaming...

08-11-2009, 11:37 AM	#11
Baughman Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 475	Can an aftermarket alarm piggybackto the factory one, and use same FOB? Or is that out of the question? __________________ Black/Black, 2SS/RS, Manual, and Polished 20's VIN# 28396