I keep reading about the "Jumper Cable". How do you know if you need the jumper cable?
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The external GMLAN jumper is required only for a few select vehicles. Pontiac's (except G8), Saturns, Chevy (Malibu, HHR, Cobalt), and of all things the Cadillac STS (just some years). The jumper is required when the GMLAN signal is installed in J4 instead of J1, and simply moves the signal to where the BlueSTAR can see it.
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I have an 08 Tahoe I just unplugged the onstar module and plugged in costar very simple and works every time. Mine did not have a jumper
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I did not need a jumper for my 2008 Chevy Silverado, straight hook up very simple, Works great.
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Hello Sir,I didn't need any extra cable for installing the Costar on my 07 Escalade. I found all instructions needed on some website with people posting some tutorials regarding this specific car installation. The Escalade is equipped with genuine Onstar system, I just removed the 2 plug from the Continental silver box located behind the AC display and plug them into the Costar device, and that was it. Easy and useful, it works perfectly with all onboard features as display in the odometer or steering wheel functions.Hope it will help.Philippe
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I didn't need a jumper cable for my 2007 Chevy avalanche. But what I can tell you is that this is the most problematic little piece of electronics I ever bought. Sometimes when I call out it won't connect to my truck and I have to use speaker phone. Also I have gotten use to using the buttons to turn it up everytime I get in the truck. Otherwise if I'm driving and I get a call I won't be able to hear the person and u can't adjust the volume during a call. The truth is I wish I never bought it. Hope that helps.
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The jumper enables you to isolate the relay control circuit from the coil (The relay has optical isolation when the jumper is removed). If you remove the jumper you'll need to provide power to the coil separately. This is useful if the device that is controlling the relay can't provide enough current (or voltage) to drive the coils.I have a short video of the relay in operation in my review (http://www.amazon.com/gp/review/R2AZD0UTXMKUD1/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B0057OC6D8) - Unfortunately I don't show the jumper in use though.
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With the unit unplugged you can push the test button to check the status of the battery. What did you use it for? We're you trying to start a car? It is best used for small vehicles (4 or 6 cyl) or cars were the battery is not completely dead. Have you used it before to jump a vehicle? Sometimes it is a matter of making proper contact. If you see some sparks when attaching the last cable, it should be good, if not make sure you are making proper contact. I left mine in the car for a couple of months after charging it overnight and it was still good. You might want to charge it overnight.
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Just look up the jump starter. Start the vehicle. And unhook the jump starter. The jump starter should not be hooked up more than 30 seconds after the vehicle is started.
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No it does not include jumpers or any options other than 'direction' IDE to SATA or SATA to IDE. No documentation at all was included in the package. But the connections are pretty straight forward.
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Take a look at the other pictures posted for the product. There are a couple which label the connection and jumper locations.
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They have a 1 year warranty that you have to register for when you get the item and need to keep the proof of purchase. After a year if your jumper goes bad you can pay $75 and get the newest model from the manufacturer
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If you have a iPhone 4s or older then its ready out of the box. If you have a iPhone 5 or newer then you would need to use the cable that came with the iPhone.
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Get a jump starter that had the cigarette lighter outlet on the side. My grill came with the plug for that power source.
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Yes, but if I remember correctly you'll need a short jumper wire. No biggie.
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No Jump port. It does come with a mini to standard USB cable and that should do it for you. jj
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The other answer is not correct. I've bought this kit 3 times and it has always come with the jump start.
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Yes, that's the way I always do it.. This jumper is real reliable. Just don't leave it on the charger for more than 1 day..
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no, if you go online there are tutorials on using a paperclip to jump it, I bought a power supply tester for $15 cause I couldn't find the plastic ones, and didn't want to try the paper clip method.
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Leave the jumper where it was when you received it. Works for me, have several and suggestion get the one that has digital display. have both. one is in a trax mill (same as yours,version) other is in my conputerised flame cutter. I also found out that having a 3 1/2 floppy and the emulator together doesn't work .
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From my experience, if the description of the item does not mention the quick disconnect then NO...depending on the seller usually the add the letters QD to their part numbers.When I purchased mine, I could not afford the QD at the moment so I ordered the one without and then I purchased it separately and the same with the compass...now it is complete. Also be aware that the data cable to download dives to a computer is sold separately...beware the cables for Pro Plus 2.0 and the Pro Plus 2.1 ARE DIFFERENT !!!!! if you are planning on buying the cable I recommend you make 100%sure it is the correct one. From my experience, if the description of the item does not mention the quick disconnect then NO...depending on the seller usually the add the letters QD to their part numbers.When I purchased mine, I could not afford the QD at the moment so I ordered the one without and then I purchased it separately and the same with the compass...now it is complete. Also be aware that the data cable to download dives to a computer is sold separately...beware the cables for Pro Plus 2.0 and the Pro Plus 2.1 ARE DIFFERENT !!!!! if you are planning on buying the cable I recommend you make 100%sure it... » Read More From my experience, if the description of the item does not mention the quick disconnect then NO...depending on the seller usually the add the letters QD to their part numbers.When I purchased mine, I could not afford the QD at the moment so I ordered the one without and then I purchased it separately and the same with the compass...now it is complete. Also be aware that the data cable to download dives to a computer is sold separately...beware the cables for Pro Plus 2.0 and the Pro Plus 2.1 ARE DIFFERENT !!!!! if you are planning on buying the cable I recommend you make 100%sure it is the correct one. « Show Less
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No, it is noy necessary. We bought connectors separately because we have two storllers (one Peg Perego and one Mc Laren). Regards