TSX with navi can it be tracked?
10-26-2004, 03:32 AM
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TSX with navi can it be tracked?
I was wondering if my TSX were to get stolen, could it be tracked since it has a GPS thing on it or would I need to get lojack? Was reading about how ppl's TSX were stolen, would hate that to happen to me 
10-26-2004, 06:37 AM
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can't be tracked.
Once the car is recovered you should be able to pull the log from the navi to see where it's been but other than that, you're SOL.
Once the car is recovered you should be able to pull the log from the navi to see where it's been but other than that, you're SOL.
10-26-2004, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RMATIC09
Hmm, what if you leave your cell phone in the car. Im pretty sure those can be tracked via satellite?
10-26-2004, 08:42 AM
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nope. the navigation system is simply a radio RECEIVER. it transmits no data and makes no persistent connection to any server.
basically... the "Global Positioning System" is a constellation of 24 satellites that simply broadcast radio signals down to earth containing information such as speed, position, time, and velocity...
the navigation system in your car listens for those signals... and based on the information it receives from 2 or more satellites... it is able to accurately triangulate your approximate position.
additionally, your car, knowing its position at anytime... makes estimates on where its travelled by calculating information from your speedo, odo, and gyros. this is how the system knows your position even when it cant find 3 satellites. or when it can only find 2... and it has to estimate your position much more roughly.
none of these operations require your navigation system to "talk-back"
basically... the "Global Positioning System" is a constellation of 24 satellites that simply broadcast radio signals down to earth containing information such as speed, position, time, and velocity...
the navigation system in your car listens for those signals... and based on the information it receives from 2 or more satellites... it is able to accurately triangulate your approximate position.
additionally, your car, knowing its position at anytime... makes estimates on where its travelled by calculating information from your speedo, odo, and gyros. this is how the system knows your position even when it cant find 3 satellites. or when it can only find 2... and it has to estimate your position much more roughly.
none of these operations require your navigation system to "talk-back"
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The only way the TSX can get stolen is with a key for that car, or with a tow truck.
The onboard Immobilizer is very effective. Personally, I have been installing alarms since 1986, and I would not put an alarm in our TSX unless we add aftermarket accessories.
Please note that a Lojack does not typically deter thieves... because if they know it's there, they try to disable it. Personally, I'll deter, but once it's stolen, I don't want it back, I want another.
The onboard Immobilizer is very effective. Personally, I have been installing alarms since 1986, and I would not put an alarm in our TSX unless we add aftermarket accessories.
Please note that a Lojack does not typically deter thieves... because if they know it's there, they try to disable it. Personally, I'll deter, but once it's stolen, I don't want it back, I want another.
10-26-2004, 09:45 AM
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Well, didnt someone on these boards have it stolen..but i guess that had nothing to do with anti-thieve components, but more of leaving the other key in the car 
10-26-2004, 10:17 AM
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Well i dont think i have posted this yet on the forum, but my TSX was stolen about a month ago. They recovered the car in Newark, NJ with 3 bullet holes in the car! Apparently it was involved in a robbery and shooting.
The car sat in a tow yard for a week before they would even let me see it. It rained all week and the sunroof was left open and the back window was shot out, so needless to say there was 2 inches of water on the floor when i got to the car. i even found one of the bullets in the car!! One bullet went right through the driver's door and the driver was shot in the leg, even a little blood left on the seat. You could see where the police finger printed the car inside and out. But there were still 2 CDs in the changer that werent mine!! and a CD case in the center console.
Needless to say, my cell phone, digital camera, IBM thinkpad laptop and work bag with my check books were never recovered with the car...my life was in that car when it was stolen
The engine now runs like complete crap, they beat the hell outta the car. The damages are a little over 5 grand for repairs. I took a video of the car when i got it back, and will take some pics if ya'll wanna see'em...
its not pretty...
The car sat in a tow yard for a week before they would even let me see it. It rained all week and the sunroof was left open and the back window was shot out, so needless to say there was 2 inches of water on the floor when i got to the car. i even found one of the bullets in the car!! One bullet went right through the driver's door and the driver was shot in the leg, even a little blood left on the seat. You could see where the police finger printed the car inside and out. But there were still 2 CDs in the changer that werent mine!! and a CD case in the center console.
Needless to say, my cell phone, digital camera, IBM thinkpad laptop and work bag with my check books were never recovered with the car...my life was in that car when it was stolen
The engine now runs like complete crap, they beat the hell outta the car. The damages are a little over 5 grand for repairs. I took a video of the car when i got it back, and will take some pics if ya'll wanna see'em...
its not pretty...
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10-26-2004, 11:16 AM
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[QUOTE=bsomm22]Well i dont think i have posted this yet on the forum, but my TSX was stolen about a month ago. They recovered the car in Newark, NJ with 3 bullet holes in the car! Apparently it was involved in a robbery and shooting.
How did they steal your car? Did they get key?
How did they steal your car? Did they get key?
10-26-2004, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bsomm22
Damn i posted with my old screen name. I am really RogerPodacter...lemme fix this...
Hmmm, maybe your evil alter ego bsomm22 stole your TSX????? 
10-26-2004, 12:40 PM
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There we go. Anyway, needless to say i dont wanna go into details on how my car was taken from me, but it involves the keys still being in it in a not-so-great of an area...and i dont wanna comment on why i was there either! Definitely the dumbest thing i've ever done in my life...
10-26-2004, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RogerPodacter
There we go. Anyway, needless to say i dont wanna go into details on how my car was taken from me, but it involves the keys still being in it in a not-so-great of an area...and i dont wanna comment on why i was there either! Definitely the dumbest thing i've ever done in my life...
You left your keys in your car???????? Dude, I feel sorry for ya...and it sucks that your car runs like crap and the inside probably will grow mold later on.
10-26-2004, 01:34 PM
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Oh just wondering, I don't plan on upgrading my alarm system or anything. Thanks for the info though. I do plan on adding remote start to my stock alarm system, still looking into it though.
10-26-2004, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RogerPodacter
There we go. Anyway, needless to say i dont wanna go into details on how my car was taken from me, but it involves the keys still being in it in a not-so-great of an area...and i dont wanna comment on why i was there either! Definitely the dumbest thing i've ever done in my life...
Hmmmm. Sounds like an interesting story. Do tell.
10-26-2004, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RogerPodacter
There we go. Anyway, needless to say i dont wanna go into details on how my car was taken from me, but it involves the keys still being in it in a not-so-great of an area...and i dont wanna comment on why i was there either! Definitely the dumbest thing i've ever done in my life...
And yes, if you're worried about the car getting stolen, then I would highly recommend the Lo/Jack.
10-26-2004, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RogerPodacter
There we go. Anyway, needless to say i dont wanna go into details on how my car was taken from me, but it involves the keys still being in it in a not-so-great of an area...and i dont wanna comment on why i was there either! Definitely the dumbest thing i've ever done in my life...
10-26-2004, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Dude, that sucks, Rog. Was it you or someone else that had the computer set up to run on the Navi??
And yes, if you're worried about the car getting stolen, then I would highly recommend the Lo/Jack.
And yes, if you're worried about the car getting stolen, then I would highly recommend the Lo/Jack.
10-26-2004, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RogerPodacter
yeah that was me with the carPC. but i had since removed that long ago before it was stolen. The navi conversion kit was stolen though...i had JUST un-installed it to sell it to a friend, and left it in the trunk in a bag...needless to say it was gone as well. they probably dont even know what it is!!
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