Device found under dash

[pablo_max3045]

Maybe…. I’ve bought from dealers with no dealer ads and no such device has been in the vehicle.

Being able to do something doesn't mean they will do it.
In places like the inland empire or the entire state of Florida, where non-payment is a big issue, I'm sure you would be more likely to run into this type of thing, then say, Newport Beach or Martha's Vineyard.

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[Sandevino]

Being able to do something doesn't mean they will do it.
In places like the inland empire or the entire state of Florida, where non-payment is a big issue, I'm sure you would be more likely to run into this type of thing, then say, Newport Beach or Martha's Vineyard.

Demographics aside, there are many dealers in DFW that sell this as a value added service with no guard rails. No thanks…

 

[ShellNate7974]

Just imagine, they’ve been putting tracking chips in new born babies in some major cities for several years.

Do a Google search about Verichip & its origins.

I recently contacted a dealer in CA about a JL, just out of curiosity (I'm on the other side of the country). They mentioned in their ad that Low Jack was included. Yeah, no. I'm no conspiracy theorist or anything, but my phone is bad enough. At least I can leave that thing at home if I want to. Apparently, they said that they HAVE TO install Low Jack.

... now if I can just get rid of this microchip, I'll be all set ...

 

[BigRedRidinHood]

One other issue is that device is running 24/7 which adds more power loss to your batteries which is a problem with all Jeep models (not just Wranglers) and very expensive to replace, which benefits the installing dealer in most circumstances. I would go nuts on a dealer if I found that device under my dash. I installed an anti-rodent sonic and light emitting device under my hood but I keep the Jeep on a trickle charger whenever I go an away for a few days to keep everything powered up as much as possible. I found a mouse nest under my previous Jeep JK's engine cover 7 years ago and don't want to see that ever again.

 

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[TheBirdie72]

I wouldn’t mind the tracking device. They can see me going to the gas station, go to work, go to gas station, go to grocery store, back to gas station…over to the library, then the mall, then another gas station…

 

[jadmt]

I have bought jeeps at the worlds largest cjdr dealership and they have storage lots over an entire town...spread out probably several miles from the main building...they use trackers but they are not hardwired in...they have left them in the vehicle and when I got home I called and they said just to toss them...as they are only used so they can keep track of them until they are sold..a hardwired device would bug me if it was spliced in.

 

[jadmt]

I wouldn’t mind the tracking device. They can see me going to the gas station, go to work, go to gas station, go to grocery store, back to gas station…over to the library, then the mall, then another gas station…

that comes standard with uconnect and the jeep app . I figure I will get a call and they will ask me why I am so boring...

 

[jgrilo]

I just found what looks like the same device installed under the steering wheel area. Found it when I was installing an auto start stop eliminator. I wasn’t sure about the purpose so I left it in there. Now I’m inclined to go back and remove it. Safe to simply cut the wires?

 

[Blacksport]

It's probably a tracking device for the vehicle's owner, not for anyone else. Take it out and read the label...you might be able to program your phone to track the vehicle if it gets stolen. Also, if it is a tracking device, you'll want to disable the previous owner's access...

 

[Bstran]

Curious to hear if anyone gets a real answer on what this unit is…. Not sure I’ve seen confirmation, or a pic of the unit showing the label so we can research it. Just wondering if anyone knows for sure.

 

[Terrymo]

I suggest not posting what you would do, and just do it, otherwise there’s evidence it was premeditated which can result in a harsher sentence

 

[jgrilo]

I suggest not posting what you would do, and just do it, otherwise there’s evidence it was premeditated which can result in a harsher sentence

I own the car, bought 2nd-hand from the dealer and paid off. A tracking device was not part of the deal, so it must have been there with the first owner. I just wasn't sure whether removing it would cause unforeseen problems since I did not know the purpose...
Although I was not able to get a clear picture, it pretty much looks like the one in the original post...
I also see the lettering "skyward facing", so it makes sense that it is a GPS tracking device.

 

[Terrymo]

I own the car, bought 2nd-hand from the dealer and paid off. A tracking device was not part of the deal, so it must have been there with the first owner. I just wasn't sure whether removing it would cause unforeseen problems since I did not know the purpose...
Although I was not able to get a clear picture, it pretty much looks like the one in the original post...
I also see the lettering "skyward facing", so it makes sense that it is a GPS tracking device.

If you go through my ridiculous number of unhelpful posts you’ll see that many of them are sarcastic

 

[BMorgan]

Just imagine, they’ve been putting tracking chips in new born babies in some major cities for several years.

Do a Google search about Verichip & its origins.

Google says


If you look into the "VeriChip," here is what you’ll find:

1. What was the VeriChip?
The VeriChip was a real product—a tiny RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag about the size of a grain of rice. In 2004, the FDA approved it for use in humans. The idea was that it could be implanted in a person’s arm and, when scanned at a hospital, would provide a 16-digit ID number linked to that person's medical records. This was intended for patients with Alzheimer’s or other conditions who might be unable to communicate in an emergency.

2. Why it didn't "take over"
Despite the hype (and the fears), the VeriChip was a commercial failure.

• Privacy & Ethics: Many people were understandably uncomfortable with the idea of "tagging" humans.
• Security: Researchers quickly showed that the chips could be "spoofed" or cloned.
• Lack of Infrastructure: For the chip to be useful, every ER would have needed a specialized scanner, which didn't happen.
• Company Fate: The company (VeriChip Corp) changed its name multiple times, pivoted away from human implants, and eventually stopped marketing them for this purpose over a decade ago.

3. The "Newborn Babies" Claim
The claim that major cities are "chipping" newborns is a persistent myth. It likely stems from two things:

• Hugging/HUGS Systems: Many modern hospitals use "HUGS" tags—plastic, removable ankle or wrist bracelets with RFID chips. These set off alarms if a baby is moved near a hospital exit to prevent infant abduction. They are taken off as soon as the baby is discharged.
• Viral Satire: Several "fake news" sites (like National Report) published satirical articles years ago claiming that mandatory chipping of newborns was starting. Those articles were shared as real news on social media, fueling the conspiracy.

Summary
While the technology for under-the-skin ID chips exists, there is no evidence that any city or government is secretly or forcibly implanting them in babies. In fact, most people who have "chips" today are biohackers who voluntarily implant them in their hands to open smart locks or store digital business cards.

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