Geotab User Guide
6-pin Heavy Duty Harnesses
for Geotab GPS Tracking Systems
Depending on the diagnostics port in your vehicle, you may require an adapter in order to connect the Geotab GO device. The specific harness required for your vehicle is dependent on the vehicle’s make, model, year and the port connection it has.
6-pin Heavy Duty Straight Extension Harness
This harness is required to connect the Geotab GO tracking device to a North American heavy duty engine diagnostics (Deutsch connector) port; it is found mostly in older trucks.
Purpose:
- Used to extend the placement of the Geotab GO tracking device and moves the device out of the way
- Allows for convert and inaccessible installation
Length: 39 inches (100 cm)
Max length of connected cables: 6.5 feet (2 meters)
Installation Video (NOTE: This video refers to a 9-pin connector. The installation method is the same for a 6-pin connector.)
6-pin Heavy Duty T-Harness
This harness is used for connecting the Geotab GO tracking device while still allowing an additional engine diagnostics (Deutsch connector) port to remain available.
Purpose:
- Required for vehicles where the engine diagnostics (Deutsch connector) port prevents the GO device from connecting
- This harness allows the GO device to be moved away from the driver
- Allows for convert installation of the device under the dashboard while still leaving the remaining connector exposed
Length: 12 inches (30 cm)
Max length of connected cables: 6.5 feet (2 meters)
Installation Video (NOTE: This video refers to a 9-pin connector. The installation method is the same for a 6-pin connector.)
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.
