Jump to content

Automakers tapping your GPS in the car...


Ol Smoke

Recommended Posts

It was revealed today that Ford and other car makers do follow the data on your GPS unit that comes with the car.

 

What business is it of theirs where I drive and how fast I drive.

 

I am going to the dealer tomorrow and have them blank that thing out.  I know there is an internal code they use to

clear the memory.  Now I know why they put blue tooth and wifi into the new cars.  They are spying on us and if you

get into an accident, the police can get a warrant for the information contained in your GPS system.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

LoL I like to see one to tag my cars... :) only connection they have is my mobile and I shut it off moustly :) My cars have limited elect :) ignition etc :)

 

Masa_1964

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Black boxes have been around since 80's & early 90's on some brands. Nothing new. Each brand can be disabled if you know how. My 2011 Cruz..... disabled the day my OnStar expired. No GPS but I get by.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

if people have something to hide, they should be worried. Otherwise, let them track.

We use that technology on a daily basis and while it might not seem important, it is helpful in many ways.

Your kidding right? That's something only the naive or a cop would say.

 

That kind of thinking works until laws are created so you are out of compliance with them.

 

@Antichrist- Those mid 90's Tahoes were great rides. The seats were back breakers on long rides though.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

My first thought was, "Well of course they do".

Everything we do, every where we go, we are constantly watched and tracked. Mobiles, cctv cameras, internet access, eftpos, credit cards, the man knows your every move.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Your kidding right? That's something only the naive or a cop would say.

 

That kind of thinking works until laws are created so you are out of compliance with them.

 

@Antichrist- Those mid 90's Tahoes were great rides. The seats were back breakers on long rides though.

 

I have the LT model, fully loaded with leather, and a few months back was out 4 wheeling on some pretty rough shit for a little over an hour and felt fine. I have noticed the foam in the cloth seats doesn't last as long though.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Leader

Don't believe those TV crime shows where they have magic programs that "clean up" cctv and bank atm photos so that they look like they were shot from a foot or 30mm away. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Your kidding right? That's something only the naive or a cop would say.

 

That kind of thinking works until laws are created so you are out of compliance with them.

 

@Antichrist- Those mid 90's Tahoes were great rides. The seats were back breakers on long rides though.

 

Pffff, I've had my LT for 13 years now and while the leather may be ripped, it is no back breaker! Soon the NSA will be in the ET servers collecting data :o

Edited by TulsaGeoff
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Let me know Smoke if they actually disabled it for you. I tried having mine done on my car, and was told "that was done at the factory, and they don't have a way to do it" BS

 

I told them to look up the schematics and tell me where to find the component, and I'll have it done myself... and they squirmed a bit and said they didn't know if it would be listed

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I really dont care if they do track. That way if the vehicle is stolen, u can get it back right?

 

It's difficult to steal a vehicle that requires a key with a resistor in it, which is a technology most newer vehicles employ, thus making the GPS/onstar argument for theft recovery invalid.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.