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Intercept

Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 587

2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black

Tracking down the Tracker

As one of its security layers my DCPU has a GPS tracker box - one of these http://digitalcomtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/syrus_ds.pdf was fitted by a previous owner and I've maintained the subscription. Its been fine for almost a year but now has stopped working and, according to the online logs, was last contactable at 13:32 on July 11th, when it correctly reported its location as my works car park.

I'd like to fix it, but so far I've not been able to find it

Ordinarily this would be a good thing from a security perspective but its a bit annoying at the moment... No joy in the seatboxes or anywhere obvious in the engine compartment. I've found the antenna, whose cable disappears into the headlining. I'm starting to wonder whether the control box has been hidden up there but haven't yet mustered the enthusiasm to investigate.

Any ideas as to other likely hiding places?

1st Aug 2017 11:04pm

Chris90V8

Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 714

1987 Defender 90 2.5 TD XS CSW Portofino Red

Keep following the antenna.....

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2nd Aug 2017 5:09am

huffhuff

Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: Home Counties
Posts: 379

Follow the breadcrumbs... Maybe the odd tug to see if you can hear some movement. Headlinging is only held up with a few fir trees... seems to be the likely place.

So, if you find it there, move it somewhere less obvious

TD5 Defender 90
Discovery 3 HSE

2nd Aug 2017 9:16am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16857

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I believe that above the headlining is usually the first place that the thieves look, since this is where the many trackers are fitted.

2nd Aug 2017 10:07am

Intercept

Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 587

Tracker box now found - not in headlining

The original supplier: Carrotech http://www.visionairegps.co.uk/ upon hearing of the problem immediately offered a replacement in return for the old unit. No warranty nonsense (I have no idea when it was purchased) and help via email several times during the weekend.

I'm impressed with this level of service!

6th Aug 2017 10:02pm

Chris90V8

Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 714

Nice one... Glad ya got it sorted

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6th Aug 2017 10:33pm

Intercept

Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 587

Update

It was fitted in 2010. The box was delivered to the supplier today and I can see from the tracker map that the replacement is already at their local post office (running on its internal battery) waiting for collection and should be delivered back to me tomorrow. Excellent service!

The problem turned out to be the fault of the mobile network - nothing wrong with the unit itself.

8th Aug 2017 5:47pm

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