The GT005 will not work "out of the box." It requires a power source and a connection to a mobile network.
The external LED lights communicate the operational status of the tracker: Indicator Status Searching for satellite signals GPS fixed, location acquired Dark / Off GPS chip asleep or lacks power Green (GSM) Registering with GSM network / searching signal GSM network connected normally Dark / Off No SIM card detected or no network signal 4. Essential SMS Configuration Commands
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | “SMS command not working” | Wrong password or spaces | Send reset#123456# to factory reset | | No GPS location (only GSM) | Vehicle is indoors or metallic tint | Move tracker near windshield or under plastic bumper | | Tracker goes offline randomly | Poor power ground | Sand the ground metal contact point | | Receiving old location data | GPRS buffer not cleared | Send fix# command to force a fresh GPS lock |
The GT005 will not work "out of the box." It requires a power source and a connection to a mobile network.
The external LED lights communicate the operational status of the tracker: Indicator Status Searching for satellite signals GPS fixed, location acquired Dark / Off GPS chip asleep or lacks power Green (GSM) Registering with GSM network / searching signal GSM network connected normally Dark / Off No SIM card detected or no network signal 4. Essential SMS Configuration Commands Gt005 Gps Tracker User Manual
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | “SMS command not working” | Wrong password or spaces | Send reset#123456# to factory reset | | No GPS location (only GSM) | Vehicle is indoors or metallic tint | Move tracker near windshield or under plastic bumper | | Tracker goes offline randomly | Poor power ground | Sand the ground metal contact point | | Receiving old location data | GPRS buffer not cleared | Send fix# command to force a fresh GPS lock | The GT005 will not work "out of the box