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                            Troubleshooting FAQ Troubleshooting Steps

                            Below are frequently asked questions about troubleshooting your Plug-in.

                            Select the arrow to reveal the answers to your questions.

                             

                             

                            OBD Plug-in

                             

                            Troubleshooting FAQ

                            How do I create a Support troubleshooting ticket for my offline devices?

                            To create a troubleshooting ticket for Support:

                            1. On the map page, select your offline device from the Tracker List and select the ‘Troubleshoot This Device’ button.

                             

                            Tracker Information Box with Troubleshoot This Device Button

                             

                            1. In the Troubleshooter pop up, select the ‘Create Ticket’ button.

                             

                            Troubleshooter Pop Up

                             

                            1. Select the issue in the dropdown for the selected device or select the ‘Multiple Trackers’ button to create a ticket for multiple devices.

                             

                             

                             

                             

                            Selecting ‘Multiple Trackers’ will display a similar pop up with a dropdown to add additional devices.

                             

                             

                            Once you select ‘Submit,’ a confirmation pop up will appear.

                             

                             

                            NOTE: You can also create this ticket from the ‘Tracker Setup’ page. Navigate to ‘Setup’ > ‘Tracker Setup’ and select the ‘Troubleshoot’ button to prompt the Troubleshooter pop up.

                             
                             

                            Why is my device offline?

                            Your device is programmed to check in to the portal every minute when ignition is on and every hour when ignition is off. If the device misses two ignition off events, it will show as “offline.”

                            Your device can go offline for a number of reasons, such as:

                            • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking garage or in a metal building.
                            • The vehicle is parked in an area with limited or no cellular network coverage.
                            • The device is uninstalled.
                            • The vehicle battery is lower than the minimum 11 volts needed for the device to operate.
                            • The device SIM may have been deactivated (requires Support assistance).

                            You can contact support via email or phone. We're here to help!

                            • 877-732-4980
                            • support@linxup.com
                             
                             

                            What do these LED lights mean?

                            Start your vehicle, and check the lights on the GPS. There may be three lights on the bottom of the device (orange, blue, green) OR two lights on the side of the device (red, green). 

                             

                            Image of plug-in OBD vehicle tracker with Orange, Blue, Green LED Lights

                             

                            If your device has three lights on the bottom:

                            • No Lights = The device is not receiving power
                            • Orange Fast Blinking = Searching for cellular network
                            • Orange Slow Blinking = Connected to network
                            • Blue = Not used
                            • Green Blinking = GPS lock (connected to satellites)

                             

                             

                             

                            If your device has two lights on the side:

                            • No Lights = The device is not receiving power
                            • Green Slow Blinking = The device is working normally
                            • Green Fast Blinking = Ignition is on and device is charging (device is working normally)
                            • Red Blinking Once Repeatedly = Bluetooth error
                            • Red Blinking Twice Repeatedly = Cellular error
                            • Red Blinking Three Times Repeatedly = GPS error
                            • Red Blinking Five Times Repeatedly = Modem error

                             

                            NOTE: Your vehicle must be outside and not in a covered area so that it will receive GPS signal. When working properly, the orange or red and green lights will be on. You should see your car’s location on the map (may take up to two hours).

                             
                             

                            Why is my tracking delayed in a big city?

                            The device is programmed to store data when it cannot connect to a cellular network or when that network connection is not strong enough to send data. 

                             

                            NOTE: The most common reason for a device to store data while in an area that should have a strong cell network is network prioritization, where devices including tracking devices are given lower priority on the cell network so phones and tablets have fewer network issues.

                             

                            Storing and forwarding data is a critical feature allowing the device to store the trip data and forwards this data to our servers when the network connection is strong again.

                             
                             

                            Why is my device causing vehicle issues when installed?

                            This issue, while uncommon, can be resolved by Support. In the meantime, please remove the device from your vehicle.

                            Please contact us. We're here to help!

                            • 877-732-4980
                            • support@linxup.com
                             
                             

                             

                            Troubleshooting Steps

                            1. Confirm the device is outside and not in a garage or under metal.
                            2. Send the device a reset message.
                              • From the Map Page, select your tracker and select the ‘Troubleshoot This Device’ button.

                             

                            Tracker Information Box with Troubleshoot This Device Button

                             

                            1.  Once ‘Troubleshoot This Device ’ has been selected, you will see a pop up window with an option to ‘Reset Tracker’ and ‘Create Ticket.’
                              • ‘Reset Tracker’ sends a reset message to the device, prompting it to check in and come back online.
                              • ‘Create Ticket’ offers a dropdown to select the problem for the selected device or select the ‘Multiple Trackers’ button to create a ticket for multiple devices.

                             

                            Troubleshooter Pop Up

                             

                            If the device remains offline after sending a reset message, proceed with the following physical troubleshooting steps:

                            1.  Confirm which lights are blinking when the device is installed.

                             

                            NOTE: If the device has no lights when installed, it is not receiving power.

                             

                            Image of plug-in OBD vehicle tracker with Orange, Blue, Green LED Lights
                            Image of plug-in OBD vehicle tracker with Red and Green LED Lights

                             

                            1.  If the device DOES have lights when installed, power cycle the device by removing it from power until the lights go out before reinstalling it.
                              • Please note this can take about 2 hours due to the device's internal battery.
                            2. If the device does NOT have lights when installed, install the device in a second vehicle.
                              • If the device comes online in the second vehicle, the original vehicle may have a blown fuse in the OBD port.

                             

                            NOTE: When inserting and removing the device from your vehicle, make sure you grasp the device as close to the port as possible.

                             

                            OBDII Port Vehicle View

                             


                             

                            If your device remains offline after these steps, please contact Support.

                            We're here to help!

                            877-732-4980

                            support@linxup.com

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