'06 Mazda 3 & Viper 791xv Questions
 

I just recently purchased and had installed (at a bestbuy store, and was done by an MECP installer) a new Viper 791VX security + remote start system.

i'm not sure if the installer installed it 100% properly without cutting corners or anything. or just not knowing from experience with these systems on how to install them for multiple reasons i've noticed along the way of testing this unit and just inspecting his installation work.

here's my issue:

the "doubleguard" dual shock sensor is mounted right under the steering column. when i look up and under it i can see through the plastic where the little lever to adjust the height and depth of the steering wheel is. i can see right through the plastic there and see the steering column and i also see the sensor, which looks to be like it's almost epoxied onto the column, it's stuck onto it pretty well.

i read the install manual for this system online and read that they suggest to have it installed and attached to flimsy plastic kick panels, zip tied to a wire harness or in and\or on an air duct. which apparently it's not. is this hindering any performance? is this better than what is suggested?

my reason for concern is that when i test the warn away feature. i can only get it to warn me in certain spots, others don't do diddly squat. i also have to hit it fairly hard for it to do anything and sometimes it won't even warn me and sometimes it'll just go nuts and start doing all out alarm on me.

i asked a guy i know in the install bay about this VERY briefly and he said the sensitivity is adjustable and i can adjust it via the remote. i looked through both manuals and found NOTHING about adjusting the sensitivity. is there a way for me to adjust the sensitivity for the sensor?

By the way, i disabled NPC while testing this feature.

Thanks in advance.

Noah

I know you can adjust it but I've never done it personally so read your manual again and search on google :)

good luck

First problem: Best Buy installed your alarm
Second problem: You are reading into your owners manual way too much

No such thing as a best location for shock sensor, depends on how sensative you like it. You mount it to something solid like the body and it wont be as sensitive. Zip tie it to a harness and its super sensative. Depends on how you want it.

There is an adjustment on the Shock sensor itself, grab your small flat head and turn it up, or just take it back to Best Buy and tell them you want it up more. But let them know not to try to do it with the remote :) And remeber, a sensative alarm is annoying for all around. Every exhaust or system that drives by will have your neighbors ringing your neck.