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How does a starter interrupt device work?
A starter interrupt allows the vehicle to be disabled remotely. It is employed when the person who took out the auto loan skips payments. The idea is that the car will not start again until payments do. A GPS component helps the loan officer or repossession team to locate the vehicle.
Can you remove a tracking device from my car?
But is it illegal to remove a GPS tracker from a financed car? The answer is yes. When a financed car is also set as collateral for the auto loan you as the buyer or leaser agree to allow a GPS tracker to be equipped to that vehicle.
What does a PassTime remote do?
Your newly purchased vehicle bas been equipped with a PassTime Elite starter-interrupt/ GPS product to help ensure that your payments are made as scheduled otherwise your vehicle will cease to be operational. Using your black PassTime remote, press 999 999. After 24 hours your vehicle will cease to be operational.
What is starter interrupt device?
The starter interrupt device (SID) is a controller that enables a disable function of the starter in a vehicle. The device is found as a black box under vehicle dashboards and responds to commands issued through a central website, over a wireless network.
What happens if you take the tracker off your car?
A car tracker allows the lender to recovery the vehicle easily. However, if a customer does remove the GPS tracking unit, a tamper alert will be sent. This means it’s been removed from the vehicle. Since it does have a backup battery, the device will continue to track.
What happens when you unplug a car tracker?
When unplugged, the unit will automatically send an alert to the management app, allowing the fleet manager to take action to track the vehicle.
How does PassTime override work?
– From the App, scan the VIN of your vehicle or Serial Number of your PassTime device. – if you have an available Override, it will automatically be sent to your PassTime device, allowing your vehicle to start for 24 hours. – If you have an emergency and your vehicle will not start, dial 9-1-1.
How do I use a PassTime device?
Simply turn the key to the “On” position when the dashboard lights come on or start the car. If there is a warning tone, wait until it has completed. Point the remote at the steering wheel, press the PAY Button and enter the code. At the end of the code a “Positive” Tone should be heard.
How does Passtime work on a car starter?
The Passtime has no effect on the radio. All the Passtime does is inhibit the starter. You can take the Passtime out by cutting the blue wire and the purple wire (that come out of the Passtime box) now you will have a blue wire and a purple wire that go to the car.
Where does the purple wire come from on a Passtime starter?
The purple wire comes from that switch to your starter. Leave them cut from the device, but solder, (or connect in some manner) them together so that the passtime device is bypassed. Then your starter will get power when you turn the key. That’s all there is to it. the passtime device will still appear to be functioning.
Where is the Passtime device on my car?
Find the passtime device , it’s usually under the dash near the ignition switch. You can trace it by following the wire from the remote eye. There are 5 wires with a plug connector plugged into the device. Leave the red, pink and black wires alone.
How long does it take to install GPS with Passtime?
PassTime offers full service, nationwide GPS and starter interrupt device installations with our SURE-PASS Service. With certified, trained installers, customers know their installation is being done correctly. Installation at customers convenience within 24-72 hours.