I bought for my husband and he just hooked up in his truck my question is how do u start it? Does it need to be hooked up to computer first?
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Its ready when u get it .but hooking it up to your computer is a big help to get warranty filled out and stuff
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No. There is a power button on the top left side. To b honest; your husband will hate this gps. As long as it is working it is a great unit, but first it will freeze up and he will have to reset the satellite. After that is will start to power itself off and on and will not stop. But anyway you don't have to hook it to the computer for it to power up.
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yes , you need to hook it up to the computer and update it and then at least once a month he needs to hook it up and update it..
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There should be a button to turn it on otherwise you might have to charge it first before use. There is a computer program that you can DL to make the experience much better because it gives you extra information about your car.
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The best answer to this question is, yes! When it is hooked up to the computer it down loads updates and other programs needed to run the Cobra in Truck or Car mode. Leaving the Cobra hooked to the computer then open the Cobra icon on the computer, follow the prompts! Up date, download. Do this every six month or before trave on long auto tripes. It updates and downloaded new mape routs and adds speed traps locations. It has been used in Truck and car mode, and gave different map routs on long car trips south. in doing so it has taken several hours off many trips and new map routs. This is the best GPS device out of several used! The best answer to this question is, yes! When it is hooked up to the computer it down loads updates and other programs needed to run the Cobra in Truck or Car mode. Leaving the Cobra hooked to the computer then open the Cobra icon on the computer, follow the prompts! Up date, download. Do this every six month or before trave on long auto tripes. It updates and downloaded new mape routs and adds speed traps locations. It has been used in Truck and car mode, and gave different map routs on long car trips south. in doing so it has taken several hours off many trips and new map routs. This is... » Read More The best answer to this question is, yes! When it is hooked up to the computer it down loads updates and other programs needed to run the Cobra in Truck or Car mode. Leaving the Cobra hooked to the computer then open the Cobra icon on the computer, follow the prompts! Up date, download. Do this every six month or before trave on long auto tripes. It updates and downloaded new mape routs and adds speed traps locations. It has been used in Truck and car mode, and gave different map routs on long car trips south. in doing so it has taken several hours off many trips and new map routs. This is the best GPS device out of several used! « Show Less
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Yep it's ready to run. You need fuel and igniter. Very fun I love mine. Sorry I forgot you need batteries 4 AA for truck and 8 AA for controller. I would suggest thread lock and remove screws on bottom and put thread lock on them because they will come loose after a while. Have fun.
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There should be a wiring harness tucked away up under the drivers side dash that plugs into it, if not you may need to go to your local manufacturer of towing trailers or u-haul center so they can hook you up.
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It comes with no wiring. you must buy the connector seperately for you truck.
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Because you just need to connect it to your computer with the cable provided and depending on the type if operating system you have, you will be instructed on setting up. Once it is connected to your computer it is on so no need for a start button. Fyi: I returned it because it kept freezing up my laptop. I wrnt back to using Lacie external drive.
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Yes, should be plug and play. Just in case you have any doubt, get under the truck and unplug the wire on the actuator. If it has 5 pins, then this is plug and play.
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I wired mine up to the fuse block, so that when I turn on the start the truck, they come on. Works great.
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Return it would be my best suggestion, get your money back now while you still can. According to the user manual the closest issue that it covers to the one you are describing is: 2. What to do if it can't start up? Answer: Please check whether you have installed the OBD II connector correctly, and whether you have turned on the power supply. So try it on another OBDII car if you can and verify it is not something wrong with your vehicle, then return it when you are certain it is a piece of junk.
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Doug - it's as simple as plug and play. I mounted the device under the dash and ran the antenna to the out side on top of the cab. Tucked the wire in the weather strip and came in throught the door and dash area. This is my second unit to purchase and will highly recommend it. Thinking about buying a third one for my boat. Good luckKeith H.
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William,I have not experienced any issues what so ever so I will ask the obvious questions: Is your battery adequately charged? You may want to hook up to your truck battery just to test. Sorry for your troubles and hope you find the problem.
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That new of a rig u should be able to get a remote start that is plug n play so to say
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I'm probably not going to be much help but my husband wired it to the truck battery from the camper. I don't remember him saying anything about it being wired to the ignition. Sorry.
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Been there done that, the electric start didn't wirk. So I kick started it , I went 0-35 out of my garage into rear end of truck...there is no idle or shift so don't do what I did, u could end up dead. The company I bought from finally agreed to reimburse me, but not shipping.Amazon will get $ back to my account and giving me provincial credit for my shipping costs..this is an ongoing problem with this scooter and the Co. That sell it know it. Sorry I'm not buying another one
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You will need to find a way to get auxiliary power to it. I ran it over to the fuse box on the drivers side. You will have to ground it as well.
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The main thing here before we get to bluetooth and line out jacks is surface. That is one thing this needs. Couldn't use it driving. If the truck were in a parking lot or country road and stopped and parked, the cabin could be used, perhaps.
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I think you have to hook it up with your cigarette lighter or car electronics. That's why I never installed it.....There's always the possibility that I'm wrong. :)
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Turn it on , Use the cable sent within the box , plug the USB to your computer and the other end into the line in/5v slot .This worked for me ,