PSA: Dealer installed "Apex Protect"

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In reply to CanyonAg77 • 8:23a, 5/6/21
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Yeah I thought for sure that would work.
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In reply to CanyonAg77 • 8:35a, 5/6/21
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CanyonAg77 said:
Jbob04 said:
CanyonAg77 said:
I like the pull-the-fuse method. Seems like less work and still effective

I pulled the fuse on mine this morning but it is still lit up. Guess I'm going to have to take it all the way out.

Weird. Has to have more than one power source.
Some of these have switched power and constant. And some have capacitors built in.
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In reply to bedofbrass33 • 8:37a, 5/6/21
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bedofbrass33 said:
I feel like a sucker. New to me Tundra came with an "anti-theft" device. Didn't bother questioning it. Can't remember if they charged for it or not. Mac Haik in League City. Grabbed pics yesterday morning of this fuse box. Will remove it today.


Follow thise green and white wires and see where they go.
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8:44a, 5/6/21
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So this has its own Obd port and my factory one is tucked up under the dash now?
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In reply to Jbob04 • 8:44a, 5/6/21
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Jbob04 said:
So this has its own Obd port and my factory one is tucked up under the dash now?
Photos of the OBD port and wiring behind it pelase.

And type of car.
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9:32a, 5/6/21
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I need some help on posting pics.
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In reply to Jbob04 • 9:37a, 5/6/21
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I need some help on posting pics.
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1agswitchin4lanes said:
Jbob04 said:
I need some help on posting pics.
email them to me at username at gmail

Email sent. Thank you
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In reply to Jbob04 • 9:51a, 5/6/21
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Jbob04 said:
1agswitchin4lanes said:
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I need some help on posting pics.
email them to me at username at gmail

Email sent. Thank you
Uploaded with my comments.

REmove these two bolts and save them. The tracker is right under it. So cut the zip ties and go hunting. Your 'real' OBD port is under there somewhere.

Put real OBD port back and use bolts to secure it.






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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 9:53a, 5/6/21
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Thanks for the help.
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10:25a, 5/6/21
I'm kind of jealous of all the space you guys have in the footwell and under the dash to work with. I've spent way too much time with my back on the floor, feet up the back of the front seat, trying to avoid knocking my head into the clutch pedal.
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In reply to The Fife • 10:34a, 5/6/21
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I'm kind of jealous of all the space you guys have in the footwell and under the dash to work with. I've spent way too much time with my back on the floor, feet up the back of the front seat, trying to avoid knocking my head into the clutch pedal.
Seems silly but it works. I take two folding chairs right outside the door in line with each other, but opposite directions. Then I use a pool float to lay across the chairs and into my truck. it's not the greatest, but at 54 it helps my back a lot. I also have my wife help me with tools.

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10:36a, 5/6/21
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I plan on going on the hunt this weekend. See what I can find.
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In reply to Gilligan • 10:37a, 5/6/21
I'll have to remember that for the F-100, but on the two cars I'd need something more like a creeper than folding chair. They're not moar low (yet), but they're already pretty close to the ground.
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10:48a, 5/6/21
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Truck is clear.

Pic below 2016 Honda Odyssey. I don't see a standard OBD and followed the wires best I could in the cramped garage. Any thoughts as to whether this looks like a tracker or is normal OEM?

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In reply to The Fife • 10:55a, 5/6/21
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The Fife said:
I'll have to remember that for the F-100, but on the two cars I'd need something more like a creeper than folding chair. They're not moar low (yet), but they're already pretty close to the ground.
The only "car" in the fleet is my daughters Volvo. Haven't had to get under the dash. I'm thinking maybe the chaise lounge by the pool is low enough.
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 10:59a, 5/6/21
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Spying on fellow citizens is borderline treasonous even if I signed an agreement form somewhere along the way. The individual is truly the product now. SpireOn is the brand name of this tracker.

Now to figure out how to keep the Toyota head unit from phoning home.

And my phone haha. Time to go with a rooted Pixel and Graphene OS.

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In reply to RED AG 98 • 11:17a, 5/6/21
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rdunham98 said:
Truck is clear.

Pic below 2016 Honda Odyssey. I don't see a standard OBD and followed the wires best I could in the cramped garage. Any thoughts as to whether this looks like a tracker or is normal OEM?



That's your fuse box

Look for the OBD port. Sometimes they're closer to the gas pedal.
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In reply to bedofbrass33 • 11:18a, 5/6/21
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bedofbrass33 said:
Spying on fellow citizens is borderline treasonous even if I signed an agreement form somewhere along the way. The individual is truly the product now. SpireOn is the brand name of this tracker.

Now to figure out how to keep the Toyota head unit from phoning home.

And my phone haha. Time to go with a rooted Pixel and Graphene OS.



They also have a product called Kahu.

Which dealer did you buy from?
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11:27a, 5/6/21
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2018 F-150

This looks fine to me. Can you confirm?

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In reply to concac • 11:28a, 5/6/21
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RealTalk said:
2018 F-150

This looks fine to me. Can you confirm?



Front side obd port photo pls
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11:34a, 5/6/21
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Wonder how long it will be before an owner notices one of these installed on their vehicle, and after removing it decides to return it to the dealership "Discount Tire Style"..???

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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 11:37a, 5/6/21
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 11:39a, 5/6/21
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Mac Haik League City. Truck is a used Tundra. Kahu sounds familiar
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11:55a, 5/6/21
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2016 f-150.
I unscrewed the obd port. I don't see any extra wires but I see zip tie securing the wires under what looks like some kind of shield to prevent wires crimping.

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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 11:58a, 5/6/21
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Pulled vehicle out into daylight and you're right, OBD on this car way on the right side. Looks clear to me. Thanks!
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1:02p, 5/6/21
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Are they just going to start hiding them better?
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In reply to Gilligan • 1:05p, 5/6/21
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Gilligan said:
Are they just going to start hiding them better?
Not if it has to be attached to teh ODBII port.
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In reply to concac • 1:31p, 5/6/21
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RealTalk said:


Good
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In reply to lb sand • 1:32p, 5/6/21
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Texicurean said:
2016 f-150.
I unscrewed the obd port. I don't see any extra wires but I see zip tie securing the wires under what looks like some kind of shield to prevent wires crimping.



Looks good
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 1:40p, 5/6/21
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1ags,

You are responsible for making all the automotive boards folks paranoid about being tracked!

Well done!
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In reply to dubi • 1:48p, 5/6/21
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dubi said:
1ags,

You are responsible for making all the automotive boards folks paranoid about being tracked!

Well done!


I'd never willingly consent to be tracked 24/7

<posted from iPhone>
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In reply to rilloaggie • 2:21p, 5/6/21
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rilloaggie said:
dubi said:
1ags,

You are responsible for making all the automotive boards folks paranoid about being tracked!

Well done!


I'd never willingly consent to be tracked 24/7

<posted from iPhone>

Exactly. Ha.
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 2:27p, 5/6/21
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Thanks
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In reply to RED AG 98 • 2:49p, 5/6/21
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1ags would appreciate your comment on this one. Look good to you?
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