Leaving something plugged into OBD port long term? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

econ · 12-07-2023, 11:32 PM

Looking at getting pay-by-mile car insurance.

BUT, I have to have their device plugged into the OBD port full time, 24/7.

Anything wrong with having something like this plugged in all the time?

I have heard folks mentioning that it is not a good thing.

tartagliazl1 · 12-08-2023, 05:22 AM

i leave my aem afr and the aeroforce gauge plugged in all the time with no issues. Why would you want the insurance company tracking your every move to save a buck specially in a v8 muscle car. The insurance company would triple my policy or just drop me.

redcoats1976 · 12-08-2023, 05:25 AM

we have owned my wifes 2018 honda for about 5 years,paid it off a couple of years ago.when i was vacuuming it out i noticed a little light going on and off under the dash,turned out to be a tracking device that had been in the OBD port for 5 years with no ill effects,but needless to say it is not in there now.as OP above mentioned do you really want big brother watching you all the time?

ABM2SS · 12-08-2023, 06:58 AM

If it's the deal where they track your acceleration/deceleration, they'd probably raise my rates. I tend to drive briskly. But I pay attention to the traffic and conditions, not my cell phone.

Infidel67 · 12-08-2023, 07:18 AM

State Farm gave me like a hotspot device to be tethered to my car. I'd say it's the first step to the old Gov. control ready for your carbon footprint tracker.

102SS · 12-08-2023, 07:41 AM

I think flat rate insurance works best for these cars....just saying

You may think your taking it easy but these things accelerate rapidly and brake rapidly two things these guys use to "adjust" your premiums.

My favorite convo with an insurance company went like this.

Me: I would like to inquire about your over 55 mature driver insurance at your super low rates.

Them: we need a little info what car or cars do you have?

Me: A 1999 TA weekend car and a 2010 Camaro SS/RS

Them: I am sorry sir we don't insure those types of cars.

Me: I thought you insured the driver?

Them: those cars don't fit our profile.

Me: LOL Ok then and I hung up.

SlowLS1 · 12-08-2023, 08:34 AM

Not going to hurt anything leaving something plugged into the OBD2 port long term.

Rusty Shackleford · 12-08-2023, 10:18 AM

I ran an aftermarket HUD on my '18 Silverado for four years, until it took a dump a few months ago. Was plugged into the OBD the whole time. No issues.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 12-08-2023, 10:37 AM

Nothing wrong with having something plugged in there, like another guy said I have had my Aeroforce and AEM guage hooked up there for awhile now, no issues.

silversleeper · 12-08-2023, 10:46 AM

High quality devices don't draw much power, they have something of a sleep mode. Same as stereo equip and such. Cheap crap draws down power 24/7 which you won't notice until your battery runs down after only a week instead of a month.

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-08-2023, 10:49 AM

Yep, all good. Like some of the others here, I have my Aeroforce Dual gauges plugged in all the time. They only power up when you open the door. And as for using that device for you insurance to save money by monitoring your mileage, it will also monitor HOW you drive and report it as well. WOT pulls, quick starts from a stoplight, speeds way over the posted limits etc. So I would be careful on using that. You'd probably have to drive like "grandpa jones" to be safe. lol.

0stones0 · 12-08-2023, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Yep, all good. Like some of the others here, I have my Aeroforce Dual gauges plugged in all the time. They only power up when you open the door. And as for using that device for you insurance to save money by monitoring your mileage, it will also monitor HOW you drive and report it as well. WOT pulls, quick starts from a stoplight, speeds way over the posted limits etc. So I would be careful on using that. You'd probably have to drive like "grandpa jones" to be safe. lol.

Yep, long story short, you don’t want them “monitoring” you because eventually, it’ll go against you. Especially, on a car like these.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 12-08-2023, 11:53 AM

lol that’s one of the worst ideas I’ve seen on here in a while. The last thing I need in my life is my insurance company seeing me do 150+ mph highway run (in Mexico of course) not to mention all the other shenanigans these cars bring out in us

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-08-2023, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

lol that’s one of the worst ideas I’ve seen on here in a while. The last thing I need in my life is my insurance company seeing me do 150+ mph highway run (in Mexico of course) not to mention all the other shenanigans these cars bring out in us

lol, yeppers...

12-07-2023, 11:32 PM	#1
econ Drives: 2013 2ss Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: oregon Posts: 43	Leaving something plugged into OBD port long term? Looking at getting pay-by-mile car insurance. BUT, I have to have their device plugged into the OBD port full time, 24/7. Anything wrong with having something like this plugged in all the time? I have heard folks mentioning that it is not a good thing. Attached Images

12-08-2023, 05:22 AM	#2
tartagliazl1 Drives: 2013 zl1 vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rochester, New york Posts: 963	i leave my aem afr and the aeroforce gauge plugged in all the time with no issues. Why would you want the insurance company tracking your every move to save a buck specially in a v8 muscle car. The insurance company would triple my policy or just drop me. __________________ 22% lower/ 2.5 upper/ 2” headers/ cat delete/ x-pipe/ 2 gallon x tank/ 100-3 pump/ fic 1300/ dsx aux kit/ 103mm throttle body/ RPM 5” intake/ meth kit/ prometh lid injection/FI interchiller/ 160* stat/ ngk-7/ msd wires/ elite catch can/ tsp cam/ Che trunnions/ ported supercharger/ 1/2” lid spacer/ brick mod/BMR toe and trailing arms/ 751hp 757 tq SAE @17.3lb on a loaded dyno.

12-08-2023, 07:18 AM	#5
Infidel67 Life's just a Ride Drives: 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 854 View My Garage	State Farm gave me like a hotspot device to be tethered to my car. I'd say it's the first step to the old Gov. control ready for your carbon footprint tracker. __________________ 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS Ls3, LTH, CAI Custom Intake, TSP stage-3 111-LSA Cam, RWHP 503/508

12-08-2023, 07:41 AM	#6
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,216	I think flat rate insurance works best for these cars....just saying You may think your taking it easy but these things accelerate rapidly and brake rapidly two things these guys use to "adjust" your premiums. My favorite convo with an insurance company went like this. Me: I would like to inquire about your over 55 mature driver insurance at your super low rates. Them: we need a little info what car or cars do you have? Me: A 1999 TA weekend car and a 2010 Camaro SS/RS Them: I am sorry sir we don't insure those types of cars. Me: I thought you insured the driver? Them: those cars don't fit our profile. Me: LOL Ok then and I hung up. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

12-08-2023, 08:34 AM	#7
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 855	Not going to hurt anything leaving something plugged into the OBD2 port long term. __________________

12-08-2023, 05:25 AM	#3
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,917	we have owned my wifes 2018 honda for about 5 years,paid it off a couple of years ago.when i was vacuuming it out i noticed a little light going on and off under the dash,turned out to be a tracking device that had been in the OBD port for 5 years with no ill effects,but needless to say it is not in there now.as OP above mentioned do you really want big brother watching you all the time?

12-08-2023, 06:58 AM	#4
ABM2SS Drives: 2010 SS M6 ABM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nashville, IN Posts: 275	If it's the deal where they track your acceleration/deceleration, they'd probably raise my rates. I tend to drive briskly. But I pay attention to the traffic and conditions, not my cell phone.

12-08-2023, 10:18 AM	#8
Rusty Shackleford Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Texas Posts: 47	I ran an aftermarket HUD on my '18 Silverado for four years, until it took a dump a few months ago. Was plugged into the OBD the whole time. No issues.

12-08-2023, 10:37 AM	#9
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 862	Nothing wrong with having something plugged in there, like another guy said I have had my Aeroforce and AEM guage hooked up there for awhile now, no issues. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 Mods: Texas Speed 2 inch headers, high flow cats, and X-pipe. Custom mid-pipe, Borla Xr1 mufflers. Torqstorm Supercharger, 3.1" pulley, ZL1 fuel pump. MGW Shifter, Mcleod RST clutch, Tick master cylinder and Tick Billet bushing reinforced slave cylinder. DSS One-piece 3.5" Driveshaft, Metco Driveshaft safety loop, BCRacing Coilovers. BMR Poly Diff bushings, Poly Rear cradle bushings, Sub-frame connectors, Lower control arms, camber arms, and toe links.

12-08-2023, 10:46 AM	#10
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,489	High quality devices don't draw much power, they have something of a sleep mode. Same as stereo equip and such. Cheap crap draws down power 24/7 which you won't notice until your battery runs down after only a week instead of a month.

12-08-2023, 10:49 AM	#11
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Yep, all good. Like some of the others here, I have my Aeroforce Dual gauges plugged in all the time. They only power up when you open the door. And as for using that device for you insurance to save money by monitoring your mileage, it will also monitor HOW you drive and report it as well. WOT pulls, quick starts from a stoplight, speeds way over the posted limits etc. So I would be careful on using that. You'd probably have to drive like "grandpa jones" to be safe. lol. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

12-08-2023, 11:53 AM	#13
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,708	lol that’s one of the worst ideas I’ve seen on here in a while. The last thing I need in my life is my insurance company seeing me do 150+ mph highway run (in Mexico of course) not to mention all the other shenanigans these cars bring out in us __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.