I think that sounds the most likely, some kind of experimental vehicle is probably correct, it looks a bit elaborate and excessive for anything else. The lack of marking could be a sign also that its MOD.
Have you googled the number on the chip?
The big chip to the left of the battery? see if that throws anything up
I suspect a very early tracker, as there is no input or output for a signal.
Yes I did google the chips inside, the big one is a general purpose multi application microprosessor, the other are a-d converters and generic logic devices.Have you googled the number on the chip?
The big chip to the left of the battery? see if that throws anything up
I suspect a very early tracker, as there is no input or output for a signal.
Thank you, I really appreciate the help and suggestions from everyone (even the flux capacitor - ahh if only ...)
It was powered up when I discovered it, although nothing appeared to be happening. I also noted that the power connector is 7 pin din type socket, with 8 connections ( including earth). Its possible that some kind serial input or output was taking place through these other wires to a piece of equipment that is no longer in the vehicle?
I cant see any markings at all, my next step is to remove the circuit board and check under it (yes i know I should have done that alreadyThat's what I thought, either a broad arrow or an nsn.
OP, are there any markings inside the case or date marks cast in?
Also, are the sensors magnetic or tick or click if you move 'em (tilt switch?)
Are there any extra holes or brackets that you've noticed?
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was going to suggest loadcells, but usually they have a hole thru them to measure torsional force, aint seen them like these before.
Thank you very much for the concise information, I think what you say makes a lot of sense, particularly if there is no gps hardware. It did/does have an elaborate anti-theft system ( including 4 different disabling devices in the electrics and fuel systems) so I suppose it could be an extension of that system, proximity sensors as you say, that could further protect it. It also had 2 ultrasonic interior sensors in the cabin.
Yes those boxes are as they appear, folded up then resin added, the whole thing seems crude, but is fairly professional, maybe knocked up specially and not mass produced.
That's a great idea - i never knew about this site, I will give it a try, thanks.
LOL thanks, I have posted it on that site so we will see what happens, if I find out I will post it here.No problem - someone posted on that page that they had found a weird device attached to their car and it was identified as a tracking device used by the police - he tried to sell it on Craiglist but the government came back to collect it - news story here:
Reddit user finds FBI tracking device on his car, almost sells it on Craigslist | News | Geek.com
The tracking device looks nothing like yours though so I think you're safe for now
No they don't - I disconnected it ages ago - just in case ...They know where you are!
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