Car Door Switches
Faulty door switch on a Toyota Car door switches: How to test, repair, and replace. Car door switches are one of the most basic, yet most overlooked, parts of a car alarm system. Their job is simple: to detect whether a…
Bonnet Switches
Quality bonnet switches installed to last Bonnet switches are one of the most basic, yet often overlooked items on a good car alarm installation. Its job is to protect the engine bay, which once breached often means the battery can…
Car Alarm Ultrasonic Sensors
What are ultrasonic car alarm sensors? Ultrasonic sensors detect movement in the internal space of a vehicle. They are very effective in detecting an intrusion so are commonly used with car alarms systems. When it comes to protecting your vehicles cabin,…
Glass-Break Sensors
How do glass-break sensors work? Glass-break sensors often come as standard with car alarms sold in New Zealand. As the name suggests, they are designed to trigger the alarm when a window gets smashed to access the vehicle. They are…
Remote Double Tap Module
What is a remote double tap module? A remote double tap module is a custom made circuit designed to make factory central locking systems more versatile. Why did I invent the remote double tap module? One of the most restrictive…
Tilt Sensors
Why you need a tilt sensor Think how much it would suck to wake up one morning only to find that your wheels had been stolen from your car! Sadly wheel and tyre theft in Wellington is an issue. Not much…
Shock Sensors & False Alarms
Don’t thump your car to test a shock sensor! Shock Sensors: The biggest culprit behind false car alarms We’ve all been there. You’re at home, or walking down the street, when a car alarm suddenly goes off for no reason. Annoying,…
Reed Switches
How do reed switches work? White Reed Switch A reed switch is a none contact electronic switch. It opens and closes as a magnet moves in and out of proximity. They are great for protecting opening zones where a conventional plunger…
Microwave Sensor
There are many different types of car alarm sensors, but the microwave sensor is rarely included as standard equipment with alarms sold in New Zealand. They are normally recommended for cars with a soft top such as the Mazda MX-5 or…
PIR Sensors
How do PIR sensors work? PIR sensors (passive infrared) detect infrared light (heat energy) which radiates from objects in its field of vision, such as a human body. This makes them great for protecting ute canopies, or for van security where a…
