Thread: GPS tracker

Originally Posted by No.3

I have had the idea for a bulkhead socket with 8 or so pins in it, with a blank plug that fits into it and wire it into a couple of things like the starter motor secondary solenoid, the fuel cut off relay etc etc. Basically interrupting the critical start circuits so without the 'dongle' or blank plug with the right pins connected fitted into the socket the vehicle cannot start and would need to be towed or trailered to go anywhere. Used to pull a fuse or two to do the same job, but it would be easier to pull something like that as a fully manual immobilising setup.

I'm going to be in the market for a GPS tracker shortly as my current GPS logbook is about to be obsoleted meaning it will cease being supported and will no longer operate. Unsure as which way to go as well as everything I have seen so far is looking a lot more expensive to run annually with subscriptions and comms etc.

A plug would be more inconspicuous and than a switch, not a bad idea. At the moment I pull the ECD relay when out for a hunt.

I've come across this brand that you can buy locally, PB Tech etc, or save some cash on Aliexpress: https://www.jimilab.com/news/how-to-...must-have.html
Geofencing and a remote shutoff sound like good ideas as well as a hard cutoff plug or switch. Monthly cost seems very low if you have an account you can share data from like 2 degrees. A prepaid sim and share data from you main account should be next to nothing if you don't use the text/call functions. Subs to their app is for 10 years included.

Looks like new models coming have GPS jamming detection where they can automatically cut fuel or start circuits.