possible security tracker, just a thought

sln8458 · 9th July 2022, 14:47

Having seen the recent STOLEN thread I got to thinking.
As I mentioned on the thread, the SMARTNAV system installed in a lot of our cars had the ability for the car to be located and tracked. I believe they used mobile phone technology to accomplish this.

Being a Diesel owner I have installed a GSM unit to give me remote control of the FBH I installed, but this also gives me a mobile phone number that could be tracked it some scum decide to take my car, though who would want a diesel (with a leak atm

).

So there it is, fit a GSM on a permanent live and there you have a tracker.
Install the unit behind the drivers side cupholder (blank) with a 'T' antenna behind the instrument binnacle just under the surface of the plastic dash cover and you should be good to go.
Fit a PAYG sim, £10, then once a month text 'Csq' to the unit and get a reply. This keeps the number valid

ceedy · 9th July 2022, 15:21

The old 260 has its own personal mobile number and it can be set remotely to text me if it moves without my permission

or text me where it is on request.

Even works if any oik disconnects the battery as I gave it its own Separate power.

C

9th July 2022, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

The old 260 has its own personal mobile number and it can be set remotely to text me if it moves without my permission

or text me where it is on request.

Even works if any oik disconnects the battery as I gave it its own Separate power.

C

Same on all my cars.

Jamiewelch · 9th July 2022, 20:39

Have a look at aftermarket immobilisers. I have a Pandora Smart Pro v3 fitted to my Alpina. They aren't cheap. It can control the entire car via a mobile app as it connected to Canbus, it has a second fob for immo that is needed to start. It also has lots of sensors that can trigger the alarm, I get a notification if there is a shock detected, and if the shock is hard enough the alarm is triggered and I get a phone call from the car. Also has full 4G tracking and the siren is very very loud

. You can also move the alarm from car to car when you sell it.

sln8458 · 11th July 2022, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

The old 260 has its own personal mobile number and it can be set remotely to text me if it moves without my permission

or text me where it is on request.

Even works if any oik disconnects the battery as I gave it its own Separate power.

C

Chris,
sounds interesting, is this a 'proprietary' unit or 'home made'

Rich in Vancouver · 13th July 2022, 22:20

Here in Canada many people just stash an Apple Airtag in the car although theft isn't as much of a problem with older cars as it seems to be in the UK.

goltho · 13th July 2022, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich in Vancouver

Here in Canada many people just stash an Apple Airtag in the car although theft isn't as much of a problem with older cars as it seems to be in the UK.

I just got one for my daughter's cat (furry one, not full of precious metals

) which is living with us. It's hopeless due to our being out in the sticks/boonies; it apparently relies on other iPhones being "nearby" in order to have its location updated centrally and then passed to your Apple account where the Airtag is. registered.

On that basis, I'm not so sure it would be much use in a car which would - initially at least - be moving and therefore not in bluetooth range with other mobiles for long enough. Also may be true after it arrives at its destination unless it happens to be on a street.

Dougie.

Mike Trident · 9th July 2022, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by sln8458

Having seen the recent STOLEN thread I got to thinking.
As I mentioned on the thread, the SMARTNAV system installed in a lot of our cars had the ability for the car to be located and tracked. I believe they used mobile phone technology to accomplish this.

Being a Diesel owner I have installed a GSM unit to give me remote control of the FBH I installed, but this also gives me a mobile phone number that could be tracked it some scum decide to take my car, though who would want a diesel (with a leak atm

).

So there it is, fit a GSM on a permanent live and there you have a tracker.
Install the unit behind the drivers side cupholder (blank) with a 'T' antenna behind the instrument binnacle just under the surface of the plastic dash cover and you should be good to go.
Fit a PAYG sim, £10, then once a month text 'Csq' to the unit and get a reply. This keeps the number valid

I too run the same system, I was thinking along the lines of an ignition cut via text, linked to the drivers seat moving to max forward position and backrest full forward tilt lol

daveo138 · 9th July 2022, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Trident

I too run the same system, I was thinking along the lines of an ignition cut via text, linked to the drivers seat moving to max forward position and backrest full forward tilt lol

That should do it

daveo138 · 9th July 2022, 17:05

Followed by the driver’s airbag, for good measure.

9th July 2022, 14:47	#1
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 589 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	possible security tracker, just a thought Having seen the recent STOLEN thread I got to thinking. As I mentioned on the thread, the SMARTNAV system installed in a lot of our cars had the ability for the car to be located and tracked. I believe they used mobile phone technology to accomplish this. Being a Diesel owner I have installed a GSM unit to give me remote control of the FBH I installed, but this also gives me a mobile phone number that could be tracked it some scum decide to take my car, though who would want a diesel (with a leak atm ). So there it is, fit a GSM on a permanent live and there you have a tracker. Install the unit behind the drivers side cupholder (blank) with a 'T' antenna behind the instrument binnacle just under the surface of the plastic dash cover and you should be good to go. Fit a PAYG sim, £10, then once a month text 'Csq' to the unit and get a reply. This keeps the number valid __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Walnut Handbrake grip, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more.

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ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	The old 260 has its own personal mobile number and it can be set remotely to text me if it moves without my permission or text me where it is on request. Even works if any oik disconnects the battery as I gave it its own Separate power. C __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

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Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 850 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	Here in Canada many people just stash an Apple Airtag in the car although theft isn't as much of a problem with older cars as it seems to be in the UK. __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021

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Jamiewelch Posted a thing or two Alpina D3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cheslyn hay Posts: 1,002 Thanks: 58 Thanked 294 Times in 227 Posts	Have a look at aftermarket immobilisers. I have a Pandora Smart Pro v3 fitted to my Alpina. They aren't cheap. It can control the entire car via a mobile app as it connected to Canbus, it has a second fob for immo that is needed to start. It also has lots of sensors that can trigger the alarm, I get a notification if there is a shock detected, and if the shock is hard enough the alarm is triggered and I get a phone call from the car. Also has full 4G tracking and the siren is very very loud . You can also move the alarm from car to car when you sell it.

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daveo138 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 677 Thanks: 206 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts	Followed by the driver’s airbag, for good measure.