08-27-2015, 06:51 PM
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1997 Tip, 2018 Macan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upland, CA
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Lo-jack Location
I just found a Lo-jack brochure among the paperwork I received with the car. The previous owner does not have a clue. I would like to remove it if it is still in the car. I know what they look like but, so far I haven't found it. I know they need continuous power. Does anyone have any experience in where they are located?
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08-27-2015, 06:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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maybe one of the PO's is a troll 
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08-27-2015, 07:22 PM
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1997 Tip, 2018 Macan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upland, CA
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I must be getting slow in my old age. That is a fair response. My concern is there is non stock 12 volt wiring rattling around some where in the car. I don't know if Lo-jack installers typically use fuses for their installs. I should think/hope so. I have seen more than a couple of under dash fires make a mess of a vehicle. I understand why people might question my honesty/troll quotient.
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08-27-2015, 07:25 PM
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PO=previous owner, not you, the OP (original poster).
I would look in the battery area and behind the dash. Another good spot would be in the rear trunk, behind the rear carpet.
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08-27-2015, 07:58 PM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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It's a secret We could tell you, but then we would have to kill you.
Look underneith the drivers side dash speaker
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Last edited by JayG; 08-27-2015 at 08:01 PM.
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08-27-2015, 07:58 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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I agree with mr. particlewave. 
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08-28-2015, 06:19 AM
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Multi-Boxer Driver
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orange Park, FL
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I think it would depend on the installer as they're supposed to make it hard to find.
I believe my E320 has a LoJack installed (per the CarFax anyway), and I believe I've found it while chasing a water leak.
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2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7
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2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
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08-28-2015, 06:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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Sorry to ask, but what is a lo-jack? 
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08-28-2015, 07:41 AM
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On the slippery slope
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Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EJ-Fresno
Sorry to ask, but what is a lo-jack? |
Ever heard of Google?
it's an $800 dealer installed option that lowers your insurance $20 a year
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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08-28-2015, 07:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayG
Ever heard of Google?
it's an $800 dealer installed option that lowers your insurance $20 a year
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I still have more trust in the community of enthusiast Porsche owners
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2003 2.7 Boxster - Tiptronic - Carrera wheels - OBC - Red calipers - Cat pipes - Modified muffler - Rear speakers - K&N - Litronics
2006 V6 Mustang
2008 ML 350
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08-28-2015, 08:43 AM
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On the slippery slope
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EJ-Fresno
I still have more trust in the community of enthusiast Porsche owners |
OK, you win....
Its a vehicle locating device. Used when a car is stolen to find it
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2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
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