Depending on the diagnostics port in your vehicle, you may require an adapter in order to connect the Geotab GO device. This is dependent on the vehicle’s make, model, year which help us determine the port connection it has. However, a visual inspection to confirm the port is always recommended.

 

9-pin Heavy Duty Straight Extension Harness

This straight harness can be used to connect the GO device to the 9-pin port of your heavy duty vehicle, while also putting the device out of the way.

Purpose:

  • Used to connect to the diagnostic port of your vehicle
  • Used to extend the placement of the Geotab GO tracking device and moves the device out of the way
  • Allows for semi-convert and inaccessible installation

Length: 39 inches (100 cm)

Max length of connected cables: 6.5 feet (2 meters)

9-pin Universal Heavy Duty T-Harness

This multi-adapter harness kit is used for connecting the Geotab GO tracking device. For use in many heavy-duty international vehicles and comes with 4 various mounting adapters.

Purpose:

  • Used to connect to the diagnostic port of your vehicle
  • Allows the engine diagnostics (Deutsch connector) port to remain open for a mechanic to insert their own engine diagnostics scanner
  • 4 different mounting adapters correspond to different heavy-duty vehicles makes/models.
  • This harness moves the GO device out of the way
  • Required for vehicles where the engine diagnostics (Deutsch connector) location keeps the Getoab GO tracking device from establishing a secure connection
  • Allows for convert installation of the Geotab GO device under the vehicle’s dashboard while leaving the connector exposed

Length: 27 inches (68 cm)

Max length of connected cables: 6.5 feet (2 meters)

Installation Video of 9-Pin Universal T-Harness



Note: a similar process can be used for the 6-pin and 9-pin straight harnesses, as well as the 9-pin T-harness.

 

Why 9-pin straight harness model HRN-DS09S4 is required

This 9-pin straight harness model HRN-DS09S4 is required to connect Geotab GO tracking device to a North American heavy duty engine diagnostics (Deutsch connector) port.

  • Used to extend the placement of the Geotab GO tracking device.
  • This harness moves the GO device out of the way of the driver.
  • Allows for convert installation. Once installed, the Geotab GO tracking device is not visible, out of sight and inaccessible to drivers and thieves.

 

How to Install Geotab’s 9-HRN-DS09S4 Pin Heavy Duty Extension Harness for Geotab GO tracking device

Learn how to install your Geotab Vehicle Tracking Device safely and securely with Geotab’s 9-Pin Extension Harness. The specific harness required for your vehicle depends on which port connection your vehicle has. Follow the instructions in this video to ensure your fleet management device has been properly installed.

To check the status of your installed Geotab GO Plug-&-Play Vehicle Tracking Device, visit: https://myadmin.geotab.com/install.htm

If you are unsure about the connector your vehicle has or what harness you need, please contact GPS Tracking America for further assistance.

For any adapter or harness, please keep in mind that the GPS tracking unit must not be positioned where the signal will be completely blocked by metal.

See here for 6-pin harnesses.

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