Can a tracking device cause electrical problems in a car?

[TheChamp]

I`ve started experiencing issues with my vehicle`s throttle about a year after the installation of a tracker device through my insurance. The throttle felt as if it was "disconnected" from the car`s ECU for a second or two at a time, but then will return normal for the next couple of km`s. The issue gradually became worst until I finally noticed that every time it happened, the "lights on" indicator on the dash would come on. Auto lights, so ever time I passed under a bridge, the lights would come on and the throttle would cut out. It is now so bad that I am unable to use my vehicle`s lights at all. Turning lights on while driving - total loss of acceleration, light off again - car back to normal. Company technician is coming to inspect the vehicle on Friday.

What car is it?

 

[Enzof60]

The vehicle is a 2013 Toyota Fortuner 3.0 4D4 Auto

 

[SHL]

Trackers are not worth it for me. I do not want my vehicle back if it is stolen.

In some cases, tracking devices are mandatory for insurance purposes.

 

[Enzof60]

Sorry "D4D".

Yes, especially when it comes to Fortuner`s where certain members of the public are more interested in the vehicle than the owners them self. If all goes well, I will post the outcome on Friday afternoon.

 

[ImagineFZS]

my tracker device is standalone and has its own battery that lasts years
and i pay R69 a month i think
Outsurance insisted i have it installed when i signed up with them 5 years ago

Beame Assist | Beame Vehicle Recovery Device

Beame Assist provides extra driver assistance and protection against South African road hazards for Beame And Matrix Clients.

www.beam-e.com

check with your insurance company if they will be happy with this, much cheaper

Does Beam have an app where you can track your car? I am with Car Track and I am paying R109 a month and want to move over to Beam. Also, what is their yearly increase? Car Track is 10%

 

[rh1]

Does Beam have an app where you can track your car? I am with Car Track and I am paying R109 a month and want to move over to Beam. Also, what is their yearly increase? Car Track is 10%

Pineapple Smurf went on a date for the first time in years on the 14 February 2022, and has not been seen since or heard from. Rumours abound.

 

[LazyLion]

Hopefully we can still track him....

 

[ShaunSA]

Pineapple Smurf went on a date for the first time in years on the 14 February 2022, and has not been seen since or heard from. Rumours abound.

That hiker chick has him locked up in her dungeon

 

[neoprema]

Yeah i had a car with endless battery problems once - it was a very low mileage used car.

Turns out it had 3 tracking devices in it! all 3 of their batteries were gone so they lived primarily off the car battery lol.

 

[Enzof60]

Okay

As it turned out, there are no issues with the tracker device on my 2013 Fortuner D4D auto. Technician did a battery check also and all is well.

I suppose my options are We Buy Cars or an Auto Electrician.