Hardwire GPS tracker

sugarman20 · 2023-04-12 10:11:20

Hi I am installing a GPS tracker to the battery but the whole battery is hard to get at (Transit Connect) but the positive battery terminal and ground is easy to access. Can the ground be used instead of the negative battery terminal? Tracker: https://www.rewiresecurity.co.uk/db2-self-install-diy-gps-tracker

12-04-2023 11:11AM

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Hi
I am installing a GPS tracker to the battery but the whole battery is hard to get at (Transit Connect) but the positive battery terminal and ground is easy to access. Can the ground be used instead of the negative battery terminal?
Tracker: https://www.rewiresecurity.co.uk/db2-self-install-diy-gps-tracker

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#2 12-04-2023 11:13AM

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yes.just make sure to fuse the unit.

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#3 12-04-2023 11:17AM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120468423#Comment_120468423

Thank you. It has an internal 3A fuse.

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#4 12-04-2023 11:35AM

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You can also go off the loom into the headunit if thats more accessible - it will have a constant 12V going in there as well as a ground.

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