Soler Throttle Controller question
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Soler Throttle Controller question
I'm looking to purchase this soon but I have one question. Can you lock/unlock the throttle WITHOUT the app? If you can only disable the throttle through the app and your phone battery happens to die...How do you unlock it?
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Nov 23, 2024, 07:31 PM
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Lockout is not available from little control panel. Phone only.
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I believe (doesn't make it so) that it comes with a little control panel. Simply plug that in and Bob's Yer Uncle.
The Bluetooth is for convenience or for those who don't want to find a place to mount the (small) control panel
The Bluetooth is for convenience or for those who don't want to find a place to mount the (small) control panel
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Extremely valid concern and that was my main one as well. Just take a few simple steps for most of the "What if's". Obviously, lost/stolen phone is the worst imo.
Get it, you'll love it, I do !
As stated;
Get it, you'll love it, I do !
As stated;
- You cannot unlock the Accelerator Pedal from the small LCD Bluetooth Controller. It only changes Modes. You can run the product without the BT Controller plugged in.
- If your phone is
- dead - you can start car, use cars wireless charger if applicable for a few minutes to get phone to 1-2% is all you need to get to the app and unlock.
- dead - also, you're probably going to be somewhere in civilization you can use a charger from someone for a few minutes??
- dead - Keep a USB Phone Battery Charger Pack in your console/frunk. I have a NOCO Jump Pack that has USB Charger Port built in.
- lost - start the car and pair with another phone by pressing the 2 buttons on the BT Controller simultaneously. Then Unlock.
- Absolute worst case scenario and phone is lost/stolen, use 10mm socket to remove the Accelerator Pedal and remove controller. Less than 10 minutes and you're off. If you've ever considered getting the car into Neutral to tow, this is nothing
. In my opinion, it cannot be removed without first removing the Accelerator Pedal as it clips directly into the top of it. - In my opinion, hide the cable under the carpet and trim to place/mount the BT Controller in the Center Console. It's out of sight and most won't know what it's for if seen. For complete piece of mind while traveling I Lock the Accelerator Pedal and take the BT Controller out of the car with me. Then again, I still use my Club Steering Wheel lock as an additional deterrent
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Extremely valid concern and that was my main one as well. Just take a few simple steps for most of the "What if's". Obviously, lost/stolen phone is the worst imo.
Get it, you'll love it, I do !
As stated;
Get it, you'll love it, I do !
As stated;
- You cannot unlock the Accelerator Pedal from the small LCD Bluetooth Controller. It only changes Modes. You can run the product without the BT Controller plugged in.
- If your phone is
- dead - you can start car, use cars wireless charger if applicable for a few minutes to get phone to 1-2% is all you need to get to the app and unlock.
- dead - also, you're probably going to be somewhere in civilization you can use a charger from someone for a few minutes??
- dead - Keep a USB Phone Battery Charger Pack in your console/frunk. I have a NOCO Jump Pack that has USB Charger Port built in.
- lost - start the car and pair with another phone by pressing the 2 buttons on the BT Controller simultaneously. Then Unlock.
- Absolute worst case scenario and phone is lost/stolen, use 10mm socket to remove the Accelerator Pedal and remove controller. Less than 10 minutes and you're off. If you've ever considered getting the car into Neutral to tow, this is nothing . In my opinion, it cannot be removed without first removing the Accelerator Pedal as it clips directly into the top of it.
- In my opinion, hide the cable under the carpet and trim to place/mount the BT Controller in the Center Console. It's out of sight and most won't know what it's for if seen. For complete piece of mind while traveling I Lock the Accelerator Pedal and take the BT Controller out of the car with me. Then again, I still use my Club Steering Wheel lock as an additional deterrent
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If you lose your phone or misplace it you can put the app on any phone and just add the code on your box and that phone will work...No big deal.....I really enjoy mine and all the selections I have....Have fun...
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Now if you lose or break your phone, you could have a problem.
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Extremely valid concern and that was my main one as well. Just take a few simple steps for most of the "What if's". Obviously, lost/stolen phone is the worst imo.
Get it, you'll love it, I do !
In my opinion, hide the cable under the carpet and trim to place/mount the BT Controller in the Center Console. It's out of sight and most won't know what it's for if seen. For complete piece of mind while traveling I Lock the Accelerator Pedal and take the BT Controller out of the car with me. Then again, I still use my Club Steering Wheel lock as an additional deterrent
Get it, you'll love it, I do !
In my opinion, hide the cable under the carpet and trim to place/mount the BT Controller in the Center Console. It's out of sight and most won't know what it's for if seen. For complete piece of mind while traveling I Lock the Accelerator Pedal and take the BT Controller out of the car with me. Then again, I still use my Club Steering Wheel lock as an additional deterrent
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Just a real quick correction. You most certaintly can unlock the pedal with the lcd box. I have done it and when I called Soler the first comment from them was " How did you figure that out." I swore it would stay with me. I figured it out in about two minutes. Also I confirmed with them that the LCD unit was not needed and I am removing mine. The other issue is that the 4 digit code can also be pulled up on that screen and put into ANY phone that pulls down the app. I have also confirmed that and experimented with other phones. Bad guys are sharp at times and can easily figure this out. Just fyi to remove the LCD unit and you are in good shape. Make sure that you do the open door thing for 10 minutes before you pull the box.
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I'm going to try with a different phone next to isolate the issue.
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Good advice on locking/unlocking the throttle with the Soler Throttle Controller. Nice feature to have for some added security.