Cell Block

[Diboblo]

Okay.

Some if you know, I've created and been testing a cellular communications blocker, for some time, now. About a month ago, I decided to refine it. My original design still bled some 1G, so I sat down and revised it.

I can confirm that I now have a plug and play, 100% signal blocking dongle. First installation, the radio said, " Vehicle Phone Needs Service".

No 3G.

No 1G.

Nada.

If you want to put a stop to the annoying uconnect updates and any other shenanigans they may be up to, with your cell comm, this is the solution.

Kills:

Guardian
Cell Comm
911 Mirror Button
UConnect Updates

Maybe more. I dunno.

I can build 4 kits, right now.

If there is demand, sky's the limit.

Simple plug and play installation.

Remove bezel.
Remove 4 screws that secure the radio.
Unplug the Violet cell connector.
Plug in the Cell Block dongle.

Reverse steps and enjoy.

Take a look:

NOTE: Tin foil hat, optional, but this thing works.

I completely respect your privacy. Message me, if you want this, on the D.L. and we will not discuss it, in this thread. Otherwise, let me know what you think.

To build this dongle, you will need the following items:

1 each: FAKRA D connector.
1 each: 10k ohm,1% wire wound resistor, 5 watt.
1 each: 2" square faraday fabric (copper).
1 each: Small zip tie.
1 each: 1/2" diameter waterproof shrink tubing.
Solder
Soldering iron.

Cut down one lead, of the resistor, to about 7/16".

Insert it, into the center conductor pin, of the FAKRA connector.

Solder it to the pin.

Insert the pin and resistor, into the connector.

Bend the remaining resistor lead over the resistor and solder it to the shield of the connector.

Wrap the resistor and shield with the faraday fabric swatch.

Zip tie it, in place .

Install the shrink tubing, over the resistor and faraday fabric and shrink it.

Pinch the end closed.

That's it. Go install it!

Let's mod!

Bob

 

[Stormtrooper1320]

I thought you were talking about an area cell blocker.

 

[BULL]

Nav still works??

 

[Magnified]

Interesting. What in particular drove you to want to do this? Does just disconnecting the cell connector not disable reception entirely anyway? Or does it need some kind of device to keep it from throwing a CEL or other trouble code.

And a jammer would be entertaining but illegal I suspect.

Also interested in whether sat nav still.works. though I never used it once in 4 years

 

[Diboblo]

Nav still works??

Sat Nav is a separate system and antenna.

Still works fine.

Bob

 

[Diboblo]

Interesting. What in particular drove you to want to do this? Does just disconnecting the cell connector not disable reception entirely anyway? Or does it need some kind of device to keep it from throwing a CEL or other trouble code.

And a jammer would be entertaining but illegal I suspect.

Also interested in whether sat nav still.works. though I never used it once in 4 years

After a few botched OTA Uconnect updates, I decided to lock them out of my vehicle. No good reason they need to be in my business.

I've had inquiries, from members, on other forums, so why not?

Bob

 

[MikeD1]

Any thoughts on what's going to happen to all these older units when 3G is killed off in Feb. 22 ??
Seems that will kill their ability to send any comm to you or for the 911 button to work .

Don't use any of that, but curious !

 

[Diboblo]

I think they'll maintain legacy comms, for big brother.




Bob

 

[jonx96]

Hate to tell you this but 3g is being decommissioned. I can’t remember if it’s this year or next year
You will have to design it for 4g and 5G.
Something like this though could be nice in part of a house or shop. Then you could at least have a privacy area.

 

[Diboblo]

Hate to tell you this but 3g is being decommissioned. I can’t remember if it’s this year or next year
You will have to design it for 4g and 5G.
Something like this though could be nice in part of a house or shop. Then you could at least have a privacy area.

Well... it is designed to disable the onboard cell network, and it does. So, whether it is 3, 4, 5, or 666 G, it will kill it

Bob

 

[Mean Cat]

So does the U Connect not need to be updated at times to function properly ?
Don't think mine has ever done one though ?

 

[Diboblo]

So does the U Connect not need to be updated at times to function properly ?
Don't think mine has ever done one though ?

We'll find out.

To be honest... not sure why it needs to be updated, at all.

Are your IAT and Intercooler Temp gauges swapped... speedo vs performance pages? If so, you have had an update.

Is your software, at 18.45.01? You've had an update.

Is your software 14.0.0, or higher? You've had an update.

Uncharted territory, here.

I'll keep this thread updated, with any issues. There is a member, who reached out to me, who has a bad cell antenna, and has had it, for some time. No issues, with his vehicle.

Stand by.


Bob

 

[Hickster]

El Bob O la,
Good to hear from ya. How is Nancy ville treaing ya. Mr Gram fom SC has nuttin to say nice about Aunt Nancy. Found all the parts to the cat's eyes, and a new battery,, so I need to get my electrical engineering friend to install em. Then nuttin will cum close to what is next and double down. What Vea gus does,, right??

 

[Diboblo]

El Bob O la,
Good to hear from ya. How is Nancy ville treaing ya. Mr Gram fom SC has nuttin to say nice about Aunt Nancy. Found all the parts to the cat's eyes, and a new battery,, so I need to get my electrical engineering friend to install em. Then nuttin will cum close to what is next and double down. What Vea gus does,, right??

Hellcat yeah!

Can't wait to see that mod! You'll be the only one, for sure.

Nancyville... full of fruits and nuts, brother. Fruits and nuts.

Stay well!

Bob

 

[BULL]

Do you believe these to be compatible with "most" UConnect radios?

MY15 forward?

 

[Diboblo]

Do you believe these to be compatible with "most" UConnect radios?

MY15 forward?

Yes.

Yes I do.

Bob

 

[BULL]

So, hypothetically, if the rumored insurance industry/car-manufacturer data thing were to happen, this would seemingly block the communication from car to "home", and therefor block data collection?


Seemingly...





Price for 3?

 

[Hickster]

Yes,, I do also. Watching Street Outlaws. Memphis Via Vegas. Waz wat chin Counting Carz with the carbon fiber McClariran.

 

[Hickster]

On Cali time.Been up since 36 hours. Eatin pea nutts from Cali four nia..

 

[Diboblo]

In light of 3g sunsetting, I will make this a How-To.

I have parts on order, for 10 cell blocks. As soon as they come in, I will offer complete dongles to the first 10 takers.

@BULL has 3 snapped up.

Stand by.

Bob