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Plug-in tracker Install guide · October 2026

Install guide · plug-in tracker · OBD port

Plug-in Tracker Install Guide

Plug it in. Watch two lights. Done.

The plug-in tracker is a compact cellular unit with the OBD connector built in. Plug it into the vehicle's diagnostic port and the install is finished. These steps take a few minutes, and the two status lights tell you it is working.

The GPS Leaders plug-in tracker

Install

  1. Find the OBD portIt sits under the dash on the driver's side, usually near the steering column.
  2. Plug the tracker inPush it in firmly until it seats. No wiring and no tools are needed.
  3. Optional: use the Y-cableIf you want the tracker tucked away, connect the Y-cable to the vehicle's port, plug the tracker into one end, and leave the other end free for a scan tool. Mount the tracker under the dash with no metal above it, away from heat and moisture.
  4. Wait for the lightsGive it up to 5 minutes to find GPS. If it has not locked after a few minutes, move it and try again.

Test

  1. Sign inGo to gpsleaders.com/login and choose your tracking platform.
  2. Find the unitSearch the serial number on the dashboard.
  3. Confirm it is reportingThe status should read online and reporting, with a fresh location.

The status lights

LightWhat it means
Solid orange + solid greenGood connection: cellular (orange) and GPS (green) are both locked
Flashing orange + flashing greenStill searching. Wait, or move the unit to a clearer spot
OffNo power. Reseat the plug, or check the Y-cable connections
The optional OBD Y-cable
The optional Y-cable: one end to the vehicle's port, one to the tracker, one left free.
Adding vehicles? Scan for the plug-in tracker's page, today's price and the cart. gpsleaders.com/go/guide-plugin

Or call a GPS Expert(855) 432-6423

Good to know. Steps and lights may change with new hardware; the current guide is always at gpsleaders.com.