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PNP Series

This article provides instructions to install a PNP device.

Updated over a week ago

The installation kit contains a registration card, the PNP device, one diagnostic bypass cable, one mounting bracket, five 8” cable ties, and six 14” cable ties.

Additional tools that you may need include an ink pen, dash panel removers, socket/screwdriver set, flush cutters, and tamper seal.

For install verification and device registration, visit verifygps.gpsinsight.com and bookmark this page.


Installation Overview

  1. Install Preparation

  2. Device Connections

  3. Device Mounting

  4. Verification and Registration


Installation Steps

1. Installation Preparation.

  1. Record the 10-digit serial number (ESN) on your registration card.

2. Device Connections.

There are two available methods to connect the device:

  • Direct Plug-In

  • Diagnostic Cable

    • OBDII Pass-thru Cable

    • With HD Cable Adapter – For use with Heavy Duty Vehicle Diagnostic Pass-thru Cables (i.e., 9-pin, RP-1226, Volvo/Mack, etc.)

HD Cable Adapter:

Direct Plug-in Instructions

  1. If installing directly into the OBD-II port, please perform the following before proceeding to Step #4 for Verification and Registration:

    1. Locate the OBD-II Port and plug the device directly into the port.

    2. Secure the device to the OBD-II Port with a zip tie and ensure connection secure.

      Note: If device lights do not begin to flash upon connection or do not go solid within 3-5 minutes, see Frequently Asked Questions below.

OR

Diagnostic Cable Instructions

  1. Remove the dashboard panels for harness installation and device mounting.


    With the vehicle Ignition Off and keys removed, complete the following steps:

  2. Free up the existing Diagnostic port from its current location.

  3. Connect the Pass-thru Cable to the vehicle diagnostic port and cable tie.

  4. Mount Pass-Thru Cable replacement port.

  5. Connect PNP device to Pass-Thru Cable and cable tie.

  6. *When using HD Cable Adapter, connect XT25 device to the HD Cable Adapter with a cable tie and then connect the opposite end of the HD Cable Adapter to the utilized HD Pass-thru cable, ex. below –

    Note: If device lights do not begin to flash upon connection or do not go solid within 3-5 minutes, see Frequently Asked Questions below.

3. Device Mounting.

  1. Without any metal covering the device, cable tie the device as high within the dash as possible.

4. Verification and Registration.

  1. Open the verifygps.gpsinsight.com web app on your computer or smartphone, enter your Install Key, Device Serial Number and select Device Type: ‘PNP.’

  2. Then follow the instructions for verification and device registration.

  3. Upon completion, reassemble the vehicle’s dashboard, and give the registration card to your GPS administrator.

OBD-II Connector Bracket Kit

The following OBD-II Connector Bracket Kit sheet breaks down which bracket corresponds with the correct vehicle.

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