How to Install a Hidden GPS Tracker - featuring CarLock
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
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In todays video I cover selecting a place to install your hidden tracker and what you will need to install one. I'm installing the CarLock tracker in my 2022 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6. The install took about 30 minutes using a few of the tools below.
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First video I've seen actually hiding the Carlock. This does make it more useful. Too bad it's not an alarm. My alarm has all the same functionality.
Well, it is an alarm it just doesn’t have a siren in the vehicle.
@@WorkPlayDriveWhen installing the 🚗 🔒 does it have to be connected to 12v or can you hook it to the battery & run wire to wherever you’ll pick up better detection. Just bought 2 & came in today
If you hook it up to the battery, the only requirement is definitely put a fuse as close to the battery as possible, just in case any of your wire short out along the way.
I Show all that in this video
Good informational video! Does the Carlock complement the Tazer, or are the features of the Carlock redundant if you've already installed a Tazer for PIN coding and other anti-theft?
The complement each other with no overlap.
CarLock tracks and silently sends you notifications to your phone. Where the taser helps prevent theft and actually deters it.
Just bought this device and was looking up installation and review videos and yours were great. Exactly what you said in another video, you didn't just read the box and say it's a great product. You actually put alot of work into these videos👍🏻
I did have a question since you have 3 at this point, do you need a separate subscription for each device or can it all be on 1 profile for the 10 bucks a month (which is a solid price either way)
Thanks for your time!
Thank you and Yes you need a subscription for each. I’ve got 2 at the moment I’ll need a 3rd in a year when my kid starts driving 😬
@@WorkPlayDrive Thanks for the reply, I usually overlook stuff like that, especially if it's a submenu option, and didn't want to be paying double if I could group them together. Even like this though, it's still worth it for the peace of mind.
Thanks again 🫡
I want to tap into my Challenger's seat connections.. would you know which cable I can do that with? And which wires
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Thank you I’ll check them out. I had a craftsman set for over 25 years until I lent it to a friend and they lost it 🤦♂️
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Great video!! Just got Carlock and I was wondering if I tap an existing line with power do (under seat) I still have to connect the ground wire?
Yes, you will always need a ground wire.
Thank you so much
Amazing content, I do have a question, would you recommend to run both the Carlock and Tazer or does the Tazer provide the same features as the Carlock?
They provide separate functions. CarLock is vehicle tracker the tazer adds a bunch of functionality and now with the pin lock feature completely disables the vehicle.
In my ram, I run both the tazer DT and a CarLock
Got it thank you sir. I'm going to order both today
hi sorry its unrelated, can you help me pls, I'm looking to get a new battery for my 2018 dodge challenger rt scatpack 6.4 but can't get the h7 etc over here, so can you tell me what cca and ah etc I need pls? really appreciate it thanks bd
Can I use for my 2005 Honda accord
I am in Australia - the maps are London - no luck making it work with a subscription
I've been thinking about getting one of these but I noticed on the fee sheet that it shows a charge for notifications. So you are charged a monthly fee and have to pay a fee to be notified (SMS/Call notifications)?
The app based notifications are included
sms/call is not necessary for most people. It’s like a backup option for people who don’t have data plans on their phones.
Question are you paying twice for both trackers. I know its 9.95 a month but would they make you pay for the 2nd one too thanks, also its drawing twice the power now form the car battery when not running. How does that effect the power
You would have one subscription for each device, so yes you’re paying for both.
I’ve got one installed in the Trans Am and one in the ram. The power consumption is not bad. I leave the Trans Am sitting for a few weeks at a time and it’s still starts right up. If I go away on vacation and don’t drive my truck for a few weeks, same experience, it starts right up.
It also would send a notification when the battery does run low. 👍
I have had a car lock for a year and saw this video. Great idea dude. Quick question tho, can this be done directly to a fuse box using a fuse tap.
Yes any always on power source will work.
@WorkPlayDrive I did it and it worked. Thanks so much for your help.
@@Raul-wt5jxI'm also thinking about using a fuse tap for this install. Can I just use any fuse?
@loisgriffin9269 when adding a fuse you want to use the lowest amperage to support the connected device. if it’s just used for the CarLock use a 3 amp or 5 amp fuse.
Hello! Great video thank you! Can you clarify for my understanding: By tapping a power cable only, the Carlock device still works even though it's not plugged into the OBD reader (nor via the carlock obd extension cable). How is this possible? So it has power, but how is it connecting to the car's OBD sensor if you've just tapped into a power wire like in this video? thank you!
The CarLock only uses the onboard diagnostic port power.
All the sensors for speed, braking, cornering, acceleration, and impact are built in to the CarLock.
What about engine start? It still work?
Yes, CarLock detects the engine, starting by the increased voltage from the alternator.
Finally installed mine a couple of weeks ago. Don't know if there is a bit of a learning period for the device but some of the alerts seem delayed. The vehicle start is generally always on point but the vehicle move sometimes seems to be a delayed alert. Like I have the tightest circle around the vehicle but sometimes I am well outside the circle before the vehicle moved alert occurs. Have you noticed the device get better over time with the alerting based to the vehicle moving?
Yes it says in the app I remember reading that it takes some time for the Carlock to adjust to your location. The alerts in the video are what I'm experiencing in real-time (I'm not cutting the video to make it appear faster.)
@@WorkPlayDrive Oh I completely believe you are getting the alerts that quick. I get the vehicle start almost immediately, its only the vehicle move that seems like its problematic and the vibration alerts but I think those are more about where I chose to do the install at.
I totally agree. The vibration alerts are really based on where you can stick it. I tried a bunch of different places on the Ram before I settled on just the right spot.
By the way, slamming the door is much better than punching the windows when testing 😂😂😂.
@@WorkPlayDrive Yea I noticed that actually leaving the device not attached to the body I get better vibration detection at least for where I have it hidden. Seems ok for door closing and trunk and hood closing types of impacts
Hello there. Great video thanks a lot. I have a 2020 Charger Hellcat and I tried to connect it under my seat. I made sure i have constant 12v but the app doesnt seem to be reading it. Im I missing something? Kindly hep
I tested the adapter with the voltimeter after cable connection and it is showing power but i connect the adapter and my app nevers shows conection
Did the device work when connected to the OBD port?
@@WorkPlayDrive yes it works perfectly when OBD. is so weird
May need to change your hiding place. There could be too much metal shielding the signal from getting out.
Mines doesn’t connect something then I can’t figure out how to get it back right
Would you do the same to the ground wire?
Sorry, I don’t understand, what time of the video are you referring to?
@@WorkPlayDrive you connected the t splice to one wire when you were showing the example at 9:40 . Would you do that to both the red and black wire on the car lock power cable located at 2:10? Will you need the t splice both with the spade, or do you just do a single wire? Hope that makes more sense.
You can do either, tap a ground or run a wire to a nearby grounding lug.
How does this compare to a Compustar system?
Compustar systems are professional install car alarm systems and have tons of variations in feature sets.
Carlock is a self contained DIY install device with all the features mentioned in my video.
What happens if I thief gets into car takes off and unplugs car lock from obd throws it out the window . Yes u get initial notifications that something happened but by time u get to car thief took off and threw car lock out the window . So basically it’s useless not protecting your car
It is
It’s recommended you hide the Tazer, and correct for now that is the case. If you unplug it will disable the feature.
I we’re to get my rims stolen or bumpers would this notify me ?
Yea as long as it’s installed correctly the vibration will trigger an alert.
do these work with obd1?
They work on any car with 12 volts. The OBD port is use just for power so you can grab the power adapter and hook it up in your older vehicle. Here is the link amzn.to/3DFYzjH
What about a tow truck hooking to it?
If it doesn't trigger due to impact it will Alert you as soon as the car starts moving. (The car doesn't have to be running for the move alert to work)
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Thanks for your support 💪
I would think anything installed on your OBD II Port is not going to help any. Its not really hidden.
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