VIPER 8608

The Viper 8608 (often packaged under Directed / Install Essentials as P/N: 8608) is a European-style pin switch kit (5-pack) engineered for automotive security and remote start installations.

Here is a detailed breakdown of its features, design, and application:

Key Features

• Application: Used primarily as an upgraded or OE-style pin switch replacement for vehicle hoods, trunks, and doors in security alarm setups.

• European Pin Design: Features a heavy-duty, ribbed plunger shaft housed within a metal-flanged bracket and rubber protective boot, mimicking factory European vehicle sensor layouts.

• Corrosion & Weather Resistance: Designed to withstand under-hood environments exposed to moisture, road salt, and extreme temperature fluctuations.

• Secure Electrical Contact: Includes standard bullet/spade terminal connectors to ensure low-resistance, reliable continuity when the hood or trunk is opened (completing the ground trigger circuit for the alarm brain).