Product Overview
We strongly recommend activating the tracker before installation.
This way you can test the device during installation and before concealing the unit.
Parts List:
Item |
Quantity |
Trackhawk JM-VL03 GPS Tracker |
1 |
Power Cable |
1 |
Relay |
1 |
Product Setup Prior to Installation
- Remove the upper cover of the Trackhawk JM-VL03 GPS Tracker
- Toggle the on/off switch to on – BY DEFAULT THIS SWITCH IS OFF
- Press the upper case down and make sure all 5 clips are completely in place
LED Indication
Power Indication (Red)
On for .3 seconds and off for .3 seconds |
Low power |
On for 1 second and off for 3 seconds |
Fully charged |
On for .1 second and off for 3 seconds |
Working Normally |
Solid on |
Charging (Higher priority than the status of low power) |
Off |
Battery is exhausted/lnternal failure |
GNSS Indicator Status (Blue)
On 1or 0.3s and off for 0.3s |
Searching GNSS signal |
Solid on |
Positioned |
Off |
GNSS module is in sleep mode or Not working |
Cellular Indicator Lights (Green)
On for .3 seconds and off for .3 seconds |
Network initializing |
On for 1 second and off for 3 seconds |
Receiving signal normally |
On for .1 second and off for 3 seconds |
Network Connected |
Solid on |
Calling |
Off |
No signal received/no sim card detected |
Trackhawk JM-VL03 GPS Tracker Wiring
Interface |
Color |
Description |
V+ |
Red |
Power + (9-90V) |
V- |
Black |
Power - Ground pin |
ACC |
Orange |
Vehicle ignition detection |
Relay |
Yellow |
Cut-off vehicle fuel supply |
SOS+ |
Purple |
SOS Trigger Pin |
SOS- |
White |
SOS Ground Pin |
Tips for finding the right wires:
- Use multimeter to find out the positive and negative sides of vehicle battery. Noto: No matter 1he ignition key is switched 1o ON or OFF, current battel)' voltage can be shown in the multimeter.
- The way to find ACC wire: Connect multimeter's black prob to negative side, and connect red probe to a random wire, at this moment, the voltage shown in multimeter is 0V; tum the key to ON, if the supply voltage is shown, that's the correct ACC wire.
- Connect the two connectors together, if the vehicle has no connector, please connect device's wires to corresponding vehicle wires
Other Tips
- The device should face up to the sky
- The most common discreet locations used for this GPS tracker is under the front hood, around the vehicle dashboard, and under the rear windshield.
Example Wiring
The below image is the completed installation from a 2023 Dodge Durango.
**PLEASE TEST ALL FEATURES PRIOR TO LEAVING THE INSTALLATION SHOP. TRACKHAWK GPS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL CHARGES FROM THE SHOP IF THE DEVICE IS NOT TESTED PRIOR TO PAYING FOR THE INSTALLATION
**For emergency use, its IMPORTANT to know where the tracker is in your vehicle** Remember, this device functions off cell service, in case of the network being down or for device troubleshooting its crucial for the end user to know where it is**
If you need additional help, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by calling our support at 888-903-2149 or emailing us at support@trackhawkgps.com.
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