Users' questions

What does a shock sensor do?

What does a shock sensor do?

Shock sensors detect hits and impacts around your car, such as the shock of someone breaking a window. Shock sensors work by detecting when an impact occurs. If someone smashes one of your car’s windows, the shock sensor detects this impact and transmits an alert to the alarm’s computer.

How does alarm shock sensor work?

A shock sensor works by detecting the shockwaves that are associated with a window or a door being broken. When a large shock wave is detected, the shock sensor will activate. This will tell the shock sensor to send an alert to the alarm system to let it know about the situation.

How do I activate my Karr security system?

How to Program a Karr Alarm Remote

  1. Sit in your car with your Karr remote.
  2. Move the valet switch on the alarm system to “On” and then back to “Off” three times.
  3. Hold down the transmitter button on the remote for three seconds.
  4. Wait for the system to chirp again.

Can you add shock sensor factory alarm?

Add shock sensor.com with the shock sensor add-on your factory OEM alarm system will work just like an aftermarket alarm. Your vehicle will have rims, tires and glass bumper to bumper protection, no need to carry an extra remote control around your key chain.

Where do you mount a shock sensor?

for best response, mount sensor in the center of the car. I usually mount my sensors with a thick piece of 3M velco or mounting tape.

How do you test a shock sensor?

To test a shock sensor a user simply need to tap the glass it’s affixed to. Shock sensors sensitivity can be increased or decreased allowing them to be installed from a delicate ornate window to plate glass.

Where is the valet override button?

The first method is to locate the “valet switch”, which is a small, black, momentary switch usually located towards the bottom of the dash on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

How do I remove my Karr security system?

To do that, first disarm the alarm so the light pod is not blinking. Then simply hold the button on the back of the light until the light turns solid. Once the light is on solid, the alarm is deactivated but the keyless entry will still work.

How do you activate a car siren?

How to Activate a Car Alarm

  1. Get your key fob and locate the lock button. The lock button might read “Lock” in small print or it may include a picture of a lock in its locked position.
  2. Press the lock button once. Press it quickly and use pressure. Do not hold it down. Listen for a beeping sound.

Where can I get a Karr shock sensor installed?

If you’re truly serious about security, get a high-end Compustar installed at an actual audio shop, not some shitty brand the dealer is likely making huge commission on. FWIW, shock sensors on compustars can be adjusted. Don’t know about KARR.

What do you need to know about Karr Auto Security?

KARR Auto Security KARR Full Featured Auto Security is SWDS’ proprietary security program, designed to be a full-service solution available at the time of vehicle purchase or any later date. With KARR Full Featured Auto Security, dealers and their customers get more than a security program.

What does Karr stand for in SWDs security?

W.A.T. GPS Vehicle Tracking Theft Code KARR Full Featured Auto Security is SWDS’ proprietary security program, designed to be a full-service solution available at the time of vehicle purchase or any later date.

Why does my Karr car alarm keep going off?

I had a friend who had one on his Tundra and every time a Jet flew by or a loud car would pass it, it would go off because of the shock sensors that detected movement/vibration. I went through the owners manual and it said not to add anything to the immobilizer. Also not to add anything aftermarket to the alarm system.