T1ck_T0ck Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Hello all! I am new to the forums as I have recently bought a 2007 Shelby GT500. I was wondering if you could help me figure out what this thing is, I have two of them and I can't find anything about them in the Owner's Manual, Supplement Guide or anything in Google Images. Knowing my luck it'll be something simple, I was thinking it has something to do with the Security System but I don't know. Thank you all for your time and help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2kgt281 Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Looks to me like some kind of aftermarket security something or other, but its not a Ford product, as far as I know. Congrats on the car and welcome to Team Shelby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksimps Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Hello all! I am new to the forums as I have recently bought a 2007 Shelby GT500. I was wondering if you could help me figure out what this thing is, I have two of them and I can't find anything about them in the Owner's Manual, Supplement Guide or anything in Google Images. Knowing my luck it'll be something simple, I was thinking it has something to do with the Security System but I don't know. Thank you all for your time and help! Those are low jack key fobs so that would mean your car has a low jack system on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1ck_T0ck Posted June 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thank you both! Glad to know what that's what they are because I had thought about installing a LoJack system, just saved me lots of money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 To be more specific, those are the optional Lo Jack "early warning" system key fobs. If you drive the car without one of those fobs in your possession, the Lo Jack system will send out a signal that generates calls, text message, email telling you that there is unauthorized movement of your car. You need to contact Lo Jack with your VIN and register/update the vehicle owners information with them as well as the contact information that you want for the early warning feature. http://www.lojack.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thats really cool what a nice bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1ck_T0ck Posted June 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thats really cool what a nice bonus Isn't it? Thank you Son of GT for the additional information and link, I will definitely get in touch with them and get that taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 The original owner is likely getting calls from Lojack constantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercompdad Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 We purchased our car new in 2007 and had the dealer install Lo-Jack but didn't receive any fobs. Are these necessary? The biggest bummer is we purchased the car in Colorado from a dealer we have done business with for over 20 years even though we had moved to Wyoming, and found out when the check up notice came from Lo-jack after the first year, it is not supported in Wyoming. So in order to make sure it is still working we have to go to a state that law enforcement supports it to have its operation verified either by a dealer or a Lo-Jack rep. Before the dealer hate mail starts let me say that we do drive the car in areas, Colorado included, that do support this system so it does provide some peace of mind. If it is here in WY it is usually locked away in the garage if we aren't using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 We purchased our car new in 2007 and had the dealer install Lo-Jack but didn't receive any fobs. Are these necessary? The biggest bummer is we purchased the car in Colorado from a dealer we have done business with for over 20 years even though we had moved to Wyoming, and found out when the check up notice came from Lo-jack after the first year, it is not supported in Wyoming. So in order to make sure it is still working we have to go to a state that law enforcement supports it to have its operation verified either by a dealer or a Lo-Jack rep. Before the dealer hate mail starts let me say that we do drive the car in areas, Colorado included, that do support this system so it does provide some peace of mind. If it is here in WY it is usually locked away in the garage if we aren't using it. The key fobs are only for the optional "early warning system" that Lo Jack offers. If the car has that option/device installed and it is moved without a fob in it, the system will generate a signal to Lo Jack who will then in turn contact you with automated calls, text messages, emails to your designated/provided contact information (all three types of communication or any combination of the three you want to be contacted) to let you know quickly that your car is moving without your knowledge. The idea is that the faster that you are aware that your car has been taken, the faster you can report the theft to the police so they can start tracking the car faster in order to recover it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 The key fobs are only for the optional "early warning system" that Lo Jack offers. If the car has that option/device installed and it is moved without a fob in it, the system will generate a signal to Lo Jack who will then in turn contact you with automated calls, text messages, emails to your designated/provided contact information (all three types of communication or any combination of the three you want to be contacted) to let you know quickly that your car is moving without your knowledge. The idea is that the faster that you are aware that your car has been taken, the faster you can report the theft to the police so they can start tracking the car faster in order to recover it. Although the early warning system is effective, it doesn't really respond that quick for me ... sometimes it takes up to 20 minutes to receive a call from Lojack. So don't expect an instantaneous response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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