What year model is this van ? I'm curious how long it has been there .
Removing a GPS tracker
- Thread starter LavaRand
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I do that with my head. So far they haven't gotten to me, and clearly I'm perfectly normal.
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That was my assumption. I've always called them saddle taps, personally.
Isn't the law specifically addressing a tracking device that is actively operating only? I suspect that no stalking or invasion of privacy law is being broken if the device's subscription is terminated/cancelled, even if the hardware remains installed in the vehicle since no tracking of movement is occurring.
In reality, this is not much different than the GM OnStar devices or LoJack trackers after the initial trial subscription expires and not renewed.
Mine was piggy-backed onto the OBDII diag port. No splicing into existing wiring harnesses. I just unplugged and pitched it.
The white connector is the factory OBD port. There's another black ODB port on the end of the braided harness that was plugged into the hush panel in it's place.
Removed the piggyback device from the Highlander DLC (OBD).
Typical, low level workmanship tell-tales that someone was under dash before me.
Missing 6mm flange nut.
Hush panel not snapped into place. The boot looks suspicious too.
Out comes the device.
Typical, low level workmanship tell-tales that someone was under dash before me.
Missing 6mm flange nut.
Hush panel not snapped into place. The boot looks suspicious too.
Out comes the device.
Check around on the door jambs. This same sticker is on the device.
I bought the car cash from a mom and pop used car lot. I assume it was in there from a previous life as a rental or fleet vehicle. It's still unplugged and the harness junk is in the car and I will probably leave it that way until I do some other electrical work.
