Does this sensor stay on while security system is disarmed? The LED keeps blinking while driving, plus it always activates my cobra radar detector.
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It depends on how you wire it, but, yes, if you have it powered and grounded while the car is running, then it will stay on all the time you are driving. In my case, I wired a relay into the ground circuit, where the contacts were normally closed when the Accessory supply was OFF. Thus when the car was running (accessories on) the ground circuit was DIS-connected and the sensor OFF.
1717036
Depends on the model of alarm you use. In the Viper 5904, the power is constantly applied to the sensor so that would be a problem. The solution is simple. You need to remove the ground connection from the alarm's 4-pin sensor connector (yes, it definitely supplies sufficient current despite what the manual states) and wire the sensor's ground wire to the alarm's Ground While Armed (GWA) output. Although I voided my warranty in the process, I made the modification internally within the alarm unit by lifting the ground pin of the circuit board and, with some insulated wire, soldered a jumper wire from the lifted pin back to the GWA output pin. This makes for a much neater installation. I don't know why Directed didn't already do it this way but this will definitely solve your problem.
1717037
It was a piece of junk and we did not installed it since it would not cooperate with the Viper 350 brain unit. We installed the Omega Research unit and it works nicely with the Viper 350
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By the way, Leo ...... my red light does "blink" after somone has "passed by". It does NOT just stay on constantly. I wasn't sure if yours was actually "blinking" or just staying on constantly. Ed
1085371
The answer to your question also varies. If the laser or radar can't read your speed, then your detector may not be able to detect it either. I have driven on rural roads, highways, hill country and where I live and drive, mostly Houston is flat. I have had this detector for over a year and it has never failed me so far. You won't be disappointed. I have always been alerted much before I am able to see the cop, giving me ample time to slow down.
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The instruction manual says: "To disable the motion sensor and keep the light continuously on for the night, flip the wall switch off for 3 seconds and then back on. To reset to Security mode, flip switch again off for 3 seconds and back on. If you leave the light on all night it will automatically turn off at dawn and reset to security mode." I didn't install the light with a wall switch and don't use this feature but have no doubt that it works. I have two of these lights and find them very bright. Don't stare at them or you'll see spots!Cheers,Paul.
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one sensor to the rear is bad and we have not had a chance to return since it was installed. the other rear sensor was not working but the company replaced it with the wrong one.Going into heavy rain does set the front sensors off with a loud alarm but the beeping of the alarm can be turned off. We installed the unit on a 1997 GMC pick-up truck.
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100% Yes. I have had my Cobra radar detector for. . . .6,7,8,years and the rubber cups dried out. Just be careful pulling out the old one from the device or just switch the suction cups
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Just make sure that your alarm is disarmed when you disconnect the battery cables. Otherwise, the siren will go off in your face (depending on the placement of the siren), because, if installed properly, your 9V battery backup (hidden inside of the dash somewhere)will still be active. This is to make sure that someone can't just pop your hood and clip your battery cables to turn your alarm off.
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It does a very good job with distance when your traveling on highways, at times when my detector went off I saw nothing in the area but I slowed anyway and sure enough there was a patrol car just ahead. I'm guessing that the distance would vary with the amount of "gain" the police have there radar set at. I have had mine for over a year and it works great!!! You wont be disappointed
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The instruction manual says: "To disable the motion sensor and keep the light continuously on for the night, flip the wall switch off for 3 seconds and then back on. To reset to Security mode, flip switch again off for 3 seconds and back on. If you leave the light on all night it will automatically turn off at dawn and reset to security mode." I didn't install the light with a wall switch and don't use this feature but have no doubt that it works. I have two of these lights and find them very bright. Don't stare at them or you'll see spots! Cheers, Paul.
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I have it installed. I don't know if it has sensor particularly for a hood, but if you make vibrations anywhere near the engine, alarm does go off. Hope this helps.
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Ka is laser. If you see it on it is never a false alarm. Xk I believe is regular radar. I really like this detected allot. I do allot of highway driving and this thing saved me several times. People get frustrated with detectors and say they don't work, but remember. No matter how fancy the detector is, if the cop doesn't have his radar on, you won't get a reading. All in all though, this thing is well worth its money.
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This should help you: http://cobra.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/35145/Radar-Detectors.html
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No. It's a cheap alarm.. cheapest I've ever gotten. lol. Yanked it out and replaced with a SPY 5000m Alarm. This is what I have to say about the new one.. The SPY 5000m does have a Blinking Blue LED. I wish they made the system with a tilt sensor too but it doesn't have that. My microwave perimeter sensor wasn't setting alarm off for some reason and I had to pay shipping for another one to be sent to me.. I hope it fix's the issue with that.. or else it would mean the main unit is faulty. Right now I'm just relying on the shock sensor and blue blinking LED.
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Mine only blinks when motion is detected. Works cool, we used it to monitor the coffee maker in order to 'see' who left the caraff empty on a hot element.
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Well if you have owned a radar previously you would know that you have to mute these devices when they start going off and the front of the radar will be lit up. With the concealed display the actual radar will no longer light up making it less visible at night if there is a cop behind you. Also having the mute button closer can be more convenient
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Yes. If it's paired, the alert should go off at the same time. The red light means it's picking up movement
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You can download the iRadar (by cobra) app from the App Store. I use it to configure the Radar Detector and gain access to the Aura Database (warnings while driving).