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Can I cut this off my truck?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by trukitt, May 17, 2022.

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  1. May 17, 2022 #1
    trukitt

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    This “Peoplenet” antenna was mounted to the roof of my 2015 Pete 579. I want to remove it but the wiring harness goes way deep inside the truck somewhere - cannot find anywhere to disconnect. I’m not sure what the little black square thingy does - possibly something with the factory radio GPS which I don’t use. My truck is too old to communicate with Paccar service anyway. Cut it and forget it?

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  3. May 17, 2022 #2
    TruckerPete1990

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    I would unplug it from inside before cutting it. If it's still hooked up inside could cause weird issues on electrical side.
     
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  4. May 17, 2022 #3
    GYPSY65

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    The square black box looks like the old SiriusXM antenna
    The other looks like old old cell phone antenna
    My last 3 trucks communicated with Paccar but never had that antenna??

    If you can’t find the other ends as they probably go into the wall etc then I would cut them. Tape off the ends and push them into wherever they come out of the truck and seal off the hood with silicone
     
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  5. May 17, 2022 #4
    ProfessionalNoticer

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    The square box is a gps unit. They're usually on the windshield.
     
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  7. May 17, 2022 #5
    GYPSY65

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    I think SiriusXM used the same thing then
    My 2003 pickup had one on the roof for the radio and it had no gps

    I could be wrong. Been wrong before
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    Are there any symbols on it?
     
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  8. May 17, 2022 #6
    trukitt

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    There are no symbols on the black box. There is a sticker on the curly antenna cable that says its for Peoplenet. I looked that up and I believe its the dealer communication with the truck. The last dealer I was at said my truck was too old for that. I am installing a roof mount air conditioner (DOMETIC RTX2000) so I had to cut off the mount for the antenna on the roof to make room for the air.
     
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  9. May 17, 2022 #7
    FLHT

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    XM radio antena
     
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  10. May 17, 2022 #8
    Magoo1968

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    I had a 06 that started having crazy problems and finally wouldn’t start . Someone had cut old Qualcomm wires behind the dash and it caused major issues. If peoplenet is hooked to ecm disconnect properly
     
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  11. May 17, 2022 #9
    trukitt

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    I may try to relocate them although the cables are not long enough to properly relocate the bracket. I don’t want to mess with losing XM. I think your arguments against cutting the cables are worth merit.
     
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  12. May 17, 2022 #10
    77fib77

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    If you cut it off, the aliens are you going to get you.
     
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