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DEI 508D Proximity Motion Sensor

Old Dec 29, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Hey everyone,

I was just curious if anyone has installed the DEI 508D Proximity Motion Sensor in a 2011 or 2012 JKU? The ideal location for this sensor to be installed is in the middle of the vehicle, my installer told me there was no room anywhere in the console between the seats so he put it up under the front dash which is not an ideal location at all.

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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Is this an aftermarket alarm system or does it integrate with the stock theft deterrent system? Where can I buy/get installed and how much please?
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Its just a sensor that i believe you can integrate with anything. I had a Viper 5901 Alarm / Starter combo installed in my jeep, I then added this sensor and put it in the console box in between the seats.

If someone walks within 1 foot of my jeep, it cherps... if they stay there and keep moving, the alarm goes off. If someone reaches in to my jeep, the alarm goes off straight away.

Over all, im pretty happy with the results so far.
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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That's exactly what I need! I've got a small sub box in the back, come summer with the top off I don't want someone thinking they can just jump in and take stuff out.
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Josuave
That's exactly what I need! I've got a small sub box in the back, come summer with the top off I don't want someone thinking they can just jump in and take stuff out.
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I'd personally not leave a sub box in an open jeep come summer time. The loud alarm might prevent people from looking around through everything but I don't think it would prevent someone from a quick snatching of an exposed sub.

The vehicle I just traded in for my jeep had a $3k sound system in it. My Jeep's stereo will forever be stock so I don't have to worry about it. I'll take the open air of a convertible over some extra bass any day.

With that being said, I may put in the uconnect module so i can get some hands free going
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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I've been thinking about that, and ways to bolt down the box.
Thanks.
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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I had one of those before. Whenever we turned the microwave on in the kitchen the alarm system would go off. LOL. Anyway, there should have been plenty of room for it to fit under the console between the shifter and the cup holders.
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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Don't know if we are permitted to link to other forums, but:
http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.p...k-alarm-system
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by adrenalin
I had one of those before. Whenever we turned the microwave on in the kitchen the alarm system would go off. LOL. Anyway, there should have been plenty of room for it to fit under the console between the shifter and the cup holders.
Ive since moved it to around that area, it is working much better now.
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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I went to my very reputable installer the other day and asked about these add on units integrating with the factory alarm. He told me they actually used to install them but had lots of problems with false alarms. Got tired of dealing them and won't touch them anymore. That being said he is entitled to his opinion. I would love to hear from someone who gets one installed in their Jeep.

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