Dan_NL
Member Since: 19 Sep 2010
Location: world
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Thats why I shut location service down... 
.. and only use flightmode.. 
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: there's no f in point
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Think it is a tracker
eBay
eBay Item No. 112824507442
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| 2nd Mar 2018 7:54 pm |
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SimSamSeven
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: Surrey
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Narpy wrote:I strongly suspect it's a key code grabber or similar rather than a tracker.
Why would they need to track where you go, they know where you live and presumably where you park your car at night?
That makes more sense. I couldn’t figure out their MO if it was a tracker.
Do you think this relates to keyless entry (guessing not as D3  )
So probably capturing the code from remote unlocking?
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| 2nd Mar 2018 7:56 pm |
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Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
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NickJ wrote:Think it is a tracker
eBay
eBay Item No. 112824507442
That's very interesting.
I wonder if plod can find out who registered the sim or possibly where or how it was topped up? Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
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| 2nd Mar 2018 7:56 pm |
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philm
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Manchester
Posts: 732
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Could be to check when you are out.
Change the sim and you have your own tracker. L633 Defender
Range Rover Velar-gone
Discovery 4 Landmark-gone
Gap IID Tool
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| 2nd Mar 2018 8:20 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10363
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Sell it minus sim
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| 2nd Mar 2018 8:48 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 12708
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you're too far away otherwise i'd take it off you and post some interesting videos later. 
ok … i'm going to assume your SWMBO isn't having you tracked so go to the police and tell them what happened. it's more interesting than pure car theft so plod might just do something. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 2nd Mar 2018 9:03 pm |
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Redline
Member Since: 20 Jan 2018
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 141
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That is one expensive box for someone to attach to your car for no reason.
Probably best to tell the police - they may well already be dealing with this crime.
They may set up a sting operation. They will also be able to get the SIM details and find out how it was paid for (if at all).
Wrap the box very well in foil or put it in a metal box to stop it transmitting anything or leave it stationary so it doesn't trigger and send out an alert.
If someone has targeted your car for whatever reason, I'd be tempted to simply stick that box somewhere else - like on the Euston to Glasgow train, a supermarket delivery lorry, a refuse truck, UPS van - something thats going to keep them busy!
The problem is if they remembered to note the number is and know it was put on your car on your drive - they know where the car is going to be sometime in the future. A Disklock is probably a good idea. Current : Discovery 4 HSE (2012 spec)
Current : BMW Z4 20i MSport
Current : BWM Z4 3.0SI Sport Auto
Previous : Freelander 2 HSE
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| 2nd Mar 2018 9:47 pm |
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Steveb247
Member Since: 23 Feb 2013
Location: Walsall
Posts: 34
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Thanks for the input guys. It's definaty a tracker as I've found the identical one on Google, it has a push button on the back which tell the scrotes if it is removed / falls off so they know something is up.
I've bagged it ready for the police when they eventually turn up!
Hopefully they can track positions from the SIM card.
Police say it would have been pinched to order and I'm not sure if they thought it was a D4 as I've changed the grill.
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| 2nd Mar 2018 9:47 pm |
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Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 07 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4156
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Have you had your car washed at a car valeters, or parked at an airport parking whereby you have handed over your keys in the last few weeks?
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| 2nd Mar 2018 9:53 pm |
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Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 07 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4156
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Definately a GPS tracking device.....
http://www.vjoycar.com/gps-tracker-battery...acker.html
As above they will have obtained or programmed a key for your vehicle somehow....they place these on it to make it easy to steal when you are in a public place...
You need to urgently get your keys reprogrammed and the original keys deleted...alternatively fit an aftermarket car alarm and or a Ghost immobiliser....
PM me if you need further advice!
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| 2nd Mar 2018 10:06 pm |
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fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1243
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Could even be used for crime perhaps used for cash points removal?
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| 2nd Mar 2018 10:23 pm |
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Steveb247
Member Since: 23 Feb 2013
Location: Walsall
Posts: 34
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That's good advice Farmer Chalk thanks.
I never use a car wash but there has been high levels of car thefts in my area lately.
I'll get a price on reprogramming and give you a shout if I'm unsure.
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| 2nd Mar 2018 10:24 pm |
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DiscoJeffster
Member Since: 27 Feb 2016
Location: Perth
Posts: 204
 
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It may have nothing to do with stealing the car, but about knowing when you’re out of the house.
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| 3rd Mar 2018 8:12 am |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 12708
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Ok … I've had a sleep on this and I've sent you a PM. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 3rd Mar 2018 8:21 am |
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