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johnnyd



Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
Location: Chippenham
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Surely we are all honest here? .......hmmm maybe ill edit

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
Post #254179 28th Jul 2013 7:00pm
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ChrisCM



Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black
Hi all,

I have just purchased one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003XDN...&psc=1

It seems to be a great bit of kit for the money, seems ridiculously cheap.

There are a number of wiring options which some of you knowledgeable guys may be able to advise on, like a lot of these devices it has a remote cut off via a relay. Which single wire could you safely cut in a 2010 defender to bring the vehicle to a halt in a safe manner - no loss of braking/steering? The instructions show a cut in the fuel pump supply but isn't the defender fuel pump engine driven?

Also, it has a connection to the door switch either + trigger or - trigger, which should I use.

To be honest if neither of these functions work then I wont be too concerned as I can still set a movement alarm or battery loss alarm.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
Post #281278 11th Nov 2013 5:40pm
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VeeTee



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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Netherlands 
johnnyd wrote:
Just found a neat website that tracks via GPRS, it works with all TK trackers and has a lot of programming functions that can be sent to your tracker, it's a free 3 month trial, then costs 15 dollars per year per tracker, it's rather neat and works well on an ipad Smile

http://www.gpstrackerxy.com/

JD


How do I know this is a trusted site or organisation? No info whatsoever, and I have to send my username, password and imei number to whom?

<paranoia_mode>May be "they" locate your Defender with these data, and then come and get it...</paranoia_mode> Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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Post #281297 11th Nov 2013 6:18pm
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BigWheels



Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
First, is the Skytag group buy now closed?

Second, I have an android phone. I have d/l Earthmate to use with other devices.
Are there any trackers with android apps that can link with/use Earthmate? Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
Post #314852 9th Mar 2014 9:04pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Contact Matt at FCX it's still going as far as I am aware regarding the Skytags. Thumbs Up $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #314855 9th Mar 2014 9:11pm
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TheWarden



Member Since: 25 Feb 2013
Location: Southampton
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Just ordered Skytag from FCX for £120 after hearing that a friend had is Disco 3 stolen.... and he had no tracker 2013 Aintree Green 110 Station Wagon SX
Post #315890 14th Mar 2014 11:24am
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Merlin



Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
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Enter coupon code mac4x4 on the sky tag website. I've just got a half price one!

Merlin
Post #315891 14th Mar 2014 11:32am
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Go Beyond



Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
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You have the choice to buy through the Defender2.net Group buy at £119.95 delivered

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17576.html

Or you can buy through the Skytag website (as Merlin has) using the code as above at £124.99 Thumbs Up

As long as you get your Defender protected it makes no odds to me Bow down
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
I've just had a Cobra system fitted! Thumbs Up

Well impressed and a generous discount on insurance as a result! Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #315907 14th Mar 2014 12:54pm
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davew



Member Since: 02 Jan 2012
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England 1990 Defender 90 V8 Petrol PU Auto Rioja Red
It's been a while but just to let everyone know, the TKController app now has it's own web site and a rough road map in place for it's future versions. If anyone has a device it doesn't support yet or wants to suggest new features etc... leave a comment on the web site.

http://tkcontroller.org

I'll be creating a pro version, probably during the christmas and new year break, if anyone fancies signing up as a beta tester, use the contact form. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/
Post #368032 29th Oct 2014 3:00pm
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Venomator



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^ ^ ^
@davew - Hi Dave, that looks like a handy little gadge... Bow down

Does it, or will it, work with SkyTag... Whistle
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The GREEN One...


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Post #368038 29th Oct 2014 3:38pm
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davew



Member Since: 02 Jan 2012
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England 1990 Defender 90 V8 Petrol PU Auto Rioja Red
No, it only works with the cheap SMS based units. They only cost around £20 plus the cost of a PAYG sim so are often used in addition to other security.

One way I've seen them used is as a cheaper alternative to Skytag's "stockade" system - use the cheap SMS GPS unit for stockade/movement alerts that you can define yourself and pay the cheaper monthly fee to Skytag for their unit. The cheap one can also act as a "diversion" making it easier to find than the Skytag and giving any would be thieves a false sense of security when they find it. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/
Post #368042 29th Oct 2014 3:46pm
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Venomator



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Thanks Dave, appreciate the very swift and clear response... Thumbs Up

And the free advice... Bow down
 Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...


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Post #368043 29th Oct 2014 3:49pm
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Crafty1980



Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
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What sort of price is a cobra system in comparison to the skytag?
Post #368060 29th Oct 2014 5:43pm
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Venomator



Member Since: 25 Aug 2014
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@Crafty1980 - Approximately twice the price (but only if you take up the Group Buy price on SkyTag)... Whistle

But if you check out the Cobra site their price is installed and it has a deal more functionality... Thumbs Up
 Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...


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Post #368083 29th Oct 2014 7:10pm
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