HELP - Installing Oracle Mailslot Scanner - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 07:00 PM

I'm installing the Oracle Mailslot scanner, and I'm having problems. The scanner is powered on CONSTANTLY. Once I connect the power to the fuse box bolt/lead, the scanner immediately comes on and the remote is not shutting it off. The battery is brand new in the remote, but the scanner will not turn off. It just keeps glowing.

While installing it, the car is off, I don't know if that affects it. The scanner just will not turn off or respond to the remote. I need help!!

Black wire is going to ground (screwed into the body of the car)
Red is going under the bolt that's attached to the fuse box.

I followed Oracle's video, but the scanner is just constantly on.

Help, please! I appreciate all input!

mydreamcar · 02-26-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberGreyConvertible

I'm installing the Oracle Mailslot scanner, and I'm having problems. The scanner is powered on CONSTANTLY. Once I connect the power to the fuse box bolt/lead, the scanner immediately comes on and the remote is not shutting it off. The battery is brand new in the remote, but the scanner will not turn off. It just keeps glowing.

While installing it, the car is off, I don't know if that affects it. The scanner just will not turn off or respond to the remote. I need help!!

Black wire is going to ground (screwed into the body of the car)
Red is going under the bolt that's attached to the fuse box.

I followed Oracle's video, but the scanner is just constantly on.

Help, please! I appreciate all input!

Had the same issue, remote was no good, even after I changed the battery, you will need to send it back

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mydreamcar

Had the same issue, remote was no good, even after I changed the battery, you will need to send it back

Send the remote back or the whole scanner + remote?

mydreamcar · 02-26-2015, 07:11 PM

Whole kit. Their is a form to fill out as well. I did not bother as it was a gift and its just sitting in my basement. I made my own using strips from autozone

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mydreamcar

Whole kit. Their is a form to fill out as well. I did not bother as it was a gift and its just sitting in my basement. I made my own using strips from autozone

Ugh, you've gotta be kidding me...

mydreamcar · 02-26-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberGreyConvertible

Ugh, you've gotta be kidding me...

Sorry but try to return. Good luck

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 07:49 PM

I'd honestly rather put out a campfire with my face than have to send this scanner to them. I'm so sick of waiting on this stuff, this whole year can be summed up with the statement "This thing that I paid a lot of money for took a month to get here and isn't working".

taf21979 · 11-04-2015, 12:50 AM

I'm having the same issue with mine this is my 2nd one after Oracle installed the first on at camaro fest it would not turn off. I ended up sending it back and Oracle shipped me a new one,worked great for 2 days then SOS scanner would not turn off so I call Oracle and they tell me the first one tested fine and that it must just be my car to send it back for a refund. I haven't had time to uninstall yet but I'm not happy with this product at all. Customer service was good but scanner is junk.

atressler85 · 11-04-2015, 05:44 AM

I had a slightly different problem. Mine would just randomly turn on, but the remote would turn it off. After 4 days, it stopped working altogether so I returned it and got a full refund. Great customer service, not the best product.

spadz93 · 11-12-2015, 04:23 PM

I decided to try and be clever and tap mine into a headlight lead so it would only be on at night. Little did I know it would default back to a full green light pattern every time it restarted. At this point I don't know if I want to fix it, get rid of it, or just leave it disconnected. Also waited a month for the thing to even get here....

02-26-2015, 07:00 PM	#1
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	HELP - Installing Oracle Mailslot Scanner I'm installing the Oracle Mailslot scanner, and I'm having problems. The scanner is powered on CONSTANTLY. Once I connect the power to the fuse box bolt/lead, the scanner immediately comes on and the remote is not shutting it off. The battery is brand new in the remote, but the scanner will not turn off. It just keeps glowing. While installing it, the car is off, I don't know if that affects it. The scanner just will not turn off or respond to the remote. I need help!! Black wire is going to ground (screwed into the body of the car) Red is going under the bolt that's attached to the fuse box. I followed Oracle's video, but the scanner is just constantly on. Help, please! I appreciate all input!

02-26-2015, 07:11 PM	#4
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	Whole kit. Their is a form to fill out as well. I did not bother as it was a gift and its just sitting in my basement. I made my own using strips from autozone __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

11-04-2015, 05:44 AM	#9
atressler85 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 50	I had a slightly different problem. Mine would just randomly turn on, but the remote would turn it off. After 4 days, it stopped working altogether so I returned it and got a full refund. Great customer service, not the best product. __________________ --- 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS --- K&N CAI, BBK Headers, Borla Exhaust Stripes, 6.2L hood badges, splash guards Painted: fog bezels, engine cover, mail slot

11-12-2015, 04:23 PM	#10
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	I decided to try and be clever and tap mine into a headlight lead so it would only be on at night. Little did I know it would default back to a full green light pattern every time it restarted. At this point I don't know if I want to fix it, get rid of it, or just leave it disconnected. Also waited a month for the thing to even get here.... __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

02-26-2015, 07:49 PM	#7
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	I'd honestly rather put out a campfire with my face than have to send this scanner to them. I'm so sick of waiting on this stuff, this whole year can be summed up with the statement "This thing that I paid a lot of money for took a month to get here and isn't working".

11-04-2015, 12:50 AM	#8
taf21979 Drives: 2013 2ss vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: grand blanc mi Posts: 244	I'm having the same issue with mine this is my 2nd one after Oracle installed the first on at camaro fest it would not turn off. I ended up sending it back and Oracle shipped me a new one,worked great for 2 days then SOS scanner would not turn off so I call Oracle and they tell me the first one tested fine and that it must just be my car to send it back for a refund. I haven't had time to uninstall yet but I'm not happy with this product at all. Customer service was good but scanner is junk.