holy crap! those photo's look nothing like what my car looked like! And I just did the install today! I was actually surprised to see this DIY even up... It's actually pretty simple, but I will have to admit that I had my moments of frustration, only to realize how in depth the directions took me.

Anyway, call some people and start asking them about the 06 model shock sensor, or call the people you bought that sensor from...

 

Hmmm ... are you sure your RX-8 even has an alarm (I really dunno if all the RX-8 come standard with it or not)? I have a 2006 Shinka and my right-front foot well doesn't look anything like yours --- mine has wires and harnesses all over the place. I haven't installed my Shock Sensor yet so I'll take some pics when I do. From what I can determine after inspecting my foot well, the gray connector (in your 1st pic) is the 14-pin connector with the blue/red and black/yellow wires as describe in the Installation Instructions. It looks like they've moved the 14-pin connector from the previous position which was higher up in the foot well (your pic 3) to its current lower position. The white connector (in your 1st pic) is the 5-pin ground connector moved to a more forward and lower postion than in the previous RX-8 models. The 24-way connector seems to be in the same position as stated previously in the DIY and the Installation Instructions --- buried way up high on the firewall (in the area of your pic 2) Looks like I'll have to cut off the electrical tape wraps on that harness to find the brown wire. I also have the white connector with the gray lever-thingy somewhat above, but between the two connectors in your pic 1.

I'll post when I install my Sensor.

 

Yeah, it came with the standard alarm (horn sounds if you open the door while it is locked), but not the shock sensor upgrade. A previous post suggested I contact the dealer I bought the sensor upgrade from and I'll probably do that (haven't gotten around to doing it yet).

 

Im trying to install the shock sensor as well. Damn, I have no idea where the **** is the brown wire (cant find it)

and also Im afraid that I might *cut* the wrong wire and **** myself up, cuz the instruction saids I have to CUT the brown wire, and connect both ends to the diode

gonna take a rest, deep breath, and go back in 1/2 hour (making food)

Will post photos when Im done.

 

Damn it.

The instruction, I dont know man, but it seems that they probably made that one for 05 only.

and the most important wire, the Brown one, is a damn bitch to locate AND work on. its freaking short, and its really hard to reach

Here is the pic.

Its not so good because its hard to get a good position down there. but just to give ya guys some idea where it is.

 

great thread! i have an 06 as well, so i guess im stuck like the other 06 owners, but thanks for helping me figure out i had the stock alarm installed! Neither the window sticker nor the dealer said anything about it, yet sure enough, just as i was certain there was no alarm, HONK HONK HONK!

 

All I know is that on my 05..............I had all the harnesses in that immediate area exposed for about two freakin hours while I read the directions over and over while trying to figure out just which brown wire to cut. I'm not sure I ever really convinced myself, but finally said "okay..........screw it.........here we go!" It turned out to be the right one, but I was nervous about it. It wouldn't have been that bad(even if wrong one) as I could've just spliced it back together and cut the next one, but I didn't really want to jack it all up.
Alarm works good, but have to adjust per directions..........I had mine too sensitive and any motorcycle within about 20 feet would set it off, as would thunder(not even close by). I finally did the tennis ball trick from 3 feet and that seems about right for me.

 

This is maddening. Where the heck is the brown wire? My car is an '06 GT. Here's a pic of the wires.

 

20 mins... hah - that's a good one.

 

this looks like your keyless console here. It's the brown wire coming out of that sucka.

It's more 'open' on the 04... if that's even possible

 

I noticed that they revised the unit and they now come with a diode kit. Is this diode a LED (light emitted diode)? Also is the diode integral to the shock sesor device or does it mount remotely? If it mounts remotely can someone please post a pic or a detailed desription as to where the diode mounts.

 

it taps between the shock unit and to the remote access thing (the box that controls the door lock and stuff)

I think .... Im not 100% sure cuz I threw my instructiojns away already ...

but I think they starting year 05, they try to seal the wires with tape ... making it a bitch to work at, I've seen some 06 they're completely sealed ....

I had to lie down on my sit , upside down for like 1/2 hour before I can finally be able to tap the wire to the key box(forgot what it was called) , its a tiny *** wire.

 

Its the brown wire that comes out of the Black box (key control console).

Hope its not too late.

 

looking at all those wires and trying to find the brown one reminded me of Where's Waldo.

I'm thinking of doing this on my '05 but it looks like Mazda has thrown us a bit of a curveball.

 

Guys, my car is RHD, and i think that there is a problem.
Could anyone help me?
I got the brown with diode but i didnt connect it.
Is this why my shock sensor didnt work?
The red led on the shock sensor, will it turn on at some point?

 

anyone to help here?
on the RHD will it still be on the passengers side or will it be to the right side which in my case is the driver's side?
i have found the red/blue,yellow/black,black/blue and black on the drivers side/right side.
I dont know why is not working.

 

ok i realized that the only cable that it was connected correct is the ground, i connected the red one correct, i will continue on tuesday the project.

My car is 2003, will i need the brown diode ?

 

guys i think i have a problem with mine as it is a RHD.

I think they have differences with LHD.

Anyone installed it?

 

there shouldnt be any differents between RHD and LHD. at least in terms of wiring.

You have to connect all of them. dont leave the brown one non-connected

See if you can find the same group of wires on the left side.

 

the ground + 12v are ok.
the brown + orange.. i dont know

 

Still cant find it ?

 

DIY revival!

I ordered mine for my 04 4AT tonight....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=220162036872

 

i think that stolen wheel thread will lead to more sales of this.

 

heh... u jedis are pretty good.... that's exactly why I ordered mine.

 

Ditto....installing in about 30min....will post feedback.