Alarm plastic pin???

Vix · 05-26-2008, 08:07 PM

I'm hoping this is the right section for me to post this... Couple of weeks ago, i was replacing the camshaft pos sensor and i accidently hit my hand on the little black plastic pin looking thing which i don't know the name of, although i'm hoping someone here knows...

Here is a picture:

The spring is still there just the other long piece jumped off and got lost...

So in conclusion, i lost this piece and would like to know it's name to try and search for a replacement.
Or if someone here has a spare one let me know, that be perfect.

bensenvill · 05-27-2008, 12:45 PM

the pin is not replaceable as I said in pm's, you have to replace the whole sensor [mostly because its suppose to be sealed]. also note the hood is the opposite of all the other door/hatch sensors in that its a closed loop to indicate the hood is closed, rather than an open circuit. So you can simply short circuit that sensor to eliminate it.

Vix · 05-27-2008, 03:55 PM

Thanks for the reply. Well i manage to get that fixed just a minute ago, a little guetto but it works. Now... i had a nother question, i don't know if all the cougars are like that but the range signal for the keyless entry remote is very short on mine... probably i would say about 15 feet is the limit of where the remote stops giving the car a signal. But most people i know that have other cars with keyless entry, can do it from probably 40 or 50 feet away...

Is there like a sensor that would need replacement for this type of thing? the remote has new battery, and even 2 years ago when i got the car, it had the same 'PROBLEM'. If is considered a problem that is...

Any suggestions?

skater · 05-27-2008, 06:14 PM

Mine doesn't have very good range - never did. I'd say it's more than 15 feet, but it's nowhere near the range that my Impala has (the Impala's will work from incredibly long distances).

bensenvill · 05-27-2008, 06:31 PM

well you are dealing with 9 year old electronics... I'd imagine their output dims over time [like a light bulb?]. I can tell you where the "antenna" is for the alarm, but I dont think it will help you any.

Vix · 05-27-2008, 08:57 PM

I would probably be better off getting an aftermarket one then i guess...

EricF · 05-29-2008, 03:01 AM

Hold the remote near your chin or your temple(side of head not church) and you should double your range...

Vix · 05-29-2008, 03:08 AM

Never tryed that... does it work? well probably bcuz apparently that's what you do.

bensenvill · 05-29-2008, 07:13 AM

only if your heads hollow... your milage may vary

EricF · 05-29-2008, 05:03 PM

Benson, you jest but seriously we've had this discussion in the past, and something in either regards to a head as an antenna or the height of the FOB does affect its range..
Just can't figure it out.

05-26-2008, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vix NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: somewhere, ut Posts: 1,055	Alarm plastic pin??? I'm hoping this is the right section for me to post this... Couple of weeks ago, i was replacing the camshaft pos sensor and i accidently hit my hand on the little black plastic pin looking thing which i don't know the name of, although i'm hoping someone here knows... Here is a picture: The spring is still there just the other long piece jumped off and got lost... So in conclusion, i lost this piece and would like to know it's name to try and search for a replacement. Or if someone here has a spare one let me know, that be perfect. __________________ Please read the signature rules! Banners must be smaller than 100 tall/600 wide, and under 20k in filesize! Sorry, but i guess that's a hard thing to do when you have jugz like those.

05-27-2008, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
bensenvill is moving his car Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,148 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Alarm plastic pin??? the pin is not replaceable as I said in pm's, you have to replace the whole sensor [mostly because its suppose to be sealed]. also note the hood is the opposite of all the other door/hatch sensors in that its a closed loop to indicate the hood is closed, rather than an open circuit. So you can simply short circuit that sensor to eliminate it. __________________ 1994 Lincoln Towncar w/ 112576 1996 Contour SE MTX loaded w/ 137179 1999 Silver Frost ATX original owner w/ 70500 RUNNING!!!!

05-27-2008, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vix NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: somewhere, ut Posts: 1,055	Re: Alarm plastic pin??? Thanks for the reply. Well i manage to get that fixed just a minute ago, a little guetto but it works. Now... i had a nother question, i don't know if all the cougars are like that but the range signal for the keyless entry remote is very short on mine... probably i would say about 15 feet is the limit of where the remote stops giving the car a signal. But most people i know that have other cars with keyless entry, can do it from probably 40 or 50 feet away... Is there like a sensor that would need replacement for this type of thing? the remote has new battery, and even 2 years ago when i got the car, it had the same 'PROBLEM'. If is considered a problem that is... Any suggestions? __________________ Please read the signature rules! Banners must be smaller than 100 tall/600 wide, and under 20k in filesize! Sorry, but i guess that's a hard thing to do when you have jugz like those.

05-27-2008, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
skater Capital Curmudgeon Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 6,475 Images: 3 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Alarm plastic pin??? Mine doesn't have very good range - never did. I'd say it's more than 15 feet, but it's nowhere near the range that my Impala has (the Impala's will work from incredibly long distances). __________________ 1999 Cougar, Laser Red, 2.5L V6, MTX / 2004 Impala, Superior Blue, 3.4L V6, ATX / 1991 Airstream B190 7.5L V8

05-27-2008, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
bensenvill is moving his car Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,148 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Alarm plastic pin??? well you are dealing with 9 year old electronics... I'd imagine their output dims over time [like a light bulb?]. I can tell you where the "antenna" is for the alarm, but I dont think it will help you any. __________________ 1994 Lincoln Towncar w/ 112576 1996 Contour SE MTX loaded w/ 137179 1999 Silver Frost ATX original owner w/ 70500 RUNNING!!!!

05-27-2008, 08:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vix NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: somewhere, ut Posts: 1,055	Re: Alarm plastic pin??? I would probably be better off getting an aftermarket one then i guess... __________________ Please read the signature rules! Banners must be smaller than 100 tall/600 wide, and under 20k in filesize! Sorry, but i guess that's a hard thing to do when you have jugz like those.

05-29-2008, 03:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
EricF NECO's Most traveled? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 5,166	Re: Alarm plastic pin??? Hold the remote near your chin or your temple(side of head not church) and you should double your range... __________________ - http://www.myspace.com/fordcougar

05-29-2008, 03:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vix NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: somewhere, ut Posts: 1,055	Re: Alarm plastic pin??? Never tryed that... does it work? well probably bcuz apparently that's what you do. __________________ Please read the signature rules! Banners must be smaller than 100 tall/600 wide, and under 20k in filesize! Sorry, but i guess that's a hard thing to do when you have jugz like those.

05-29-2008, 07:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
bensenvill is moving his car Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,148 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Alarm plastic pin??? only if your heads hollow... your milage may vary __________________ 1994 Lincoln Towncar w/ 112576 1996 Contour SE MTX loaded w/ 137179 1999 Silver Frost ATX original owner w/ 70500 RUNNING!!!!

05-29-2008, 05:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
EricF NECO's Most traveled? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 5,166	Re: Alarm plastic pin??? Benson, you jest but seriously we've had this discussion in the past, and something in either regards to a head as an antenna or the height of the FOB does affect its range.. Just can't figure it out. __________________ - http://www.myspace.com/fordcougar

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