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Uninstalling an OBD Tracker

How to uninstall an OBD tracker from a vehicle

You will need to uninstall trackers whenever a vehicle is sold, or otherwise leaves your inventory.

To uninstall an OBD tracker:

  • First determine if your OBD tracker uses a metal key, or has the plastic permakey in the device.
    • If you have the plastic permakey in the device, be sure to pull it out before removing the tracker.
  • If your device uses the metal keys:
    • Before starting you will need a universal key like the one pictured below. If you do not have a universal key, contact your operations manager.

    • Start by inserting the universal key into the slot near the base of the tracker. 
    • Next, pull gently on the tracker to remove it from the OBD port.
    • If Auto Disassociation is enabled, confirm that the vehicle no longer appears in the site's UI after removal.
    • The tracker is now uninstalled.

Note: Always use the key when uninstalling OBD trackers! Otherwise you risk causing damage to the OBD port or to the tracker itself.