What is sleep mode on Intoxalock?

To conserve battery life, our Intoxalock ignition interlock devices can be set to Sleep Mode which turns off the internal heaters in your device. This special feature is one that puts Intoxalock above other breathalyzer
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devices when it comes to caring for and about customers' personal vehicles.


How do I put my interlock in sleep mode?

Protect car battery by putting interlock device in Sleep Mode
  1. Press and hold the button on your device for three beeps before you shut your vehicle off.
  2. Release after the third beep.
  3. Your device is now in Sleep Mode and will remain in Sleep Mode until you press the activation button again.


Is my Intoxalock camera always recording?

An ignition interlock camera only takes pictures at designated times. Typically when a user is powering up the interlock, taking the test, and starting the vehicle. Those photos are downloaded with the other ignition interlock data at the regular monitoring and calibration appointment.


What can cause a false positive on Intoxalock?

However, the same factors that can lead to a false positive on a portable breath test or a breathalyzer can also be problematic for an interlock device.
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False Positives
  • Yeast bread.
  • Honeybuns.
  • Ripe fruit.
  • Chewing gum.
  • Hot sauce.
  • Vanilla extract.
  • Kombucha.
  • Lip balm.


Do I have to start my car everyday with Intoxalock?

Your vehicle batter must remain charged at all times to accommodate your Intoxalock. If you don't drive regularly, it is critical that you start your vehicle at least four (4) separate days per week for at least five (5) minutes each to allow the battery to remain charged.


How to use Intoxalock Device. Tips, tricks and what to watch out for!



What foods to avoid with intoxalock?

What Foods Do I Avoid with My Interlock?
  • Spicy Foods. Spicy meals are constantly used as an example that will cause 'false positive' results in Interlocks. ...
  • Sugary Foods. One of the most common culprits is yeast. ...
  • Fruit & Fruit Drinks. ...
  • Vinegar. ...
  • Energy Drinks. ...
  • Vanilla Extract. ...
  • Mouthwash. ...
  • Breath Spray.


Can I warm my car up with intoxalock?

The liquid will damage the device, and it will not help the device warm-up. Don't attempt to heat your interlock by microwaving it, holding it over a stove, radiator, or any other heat source.

How long after drinking can you pass intoxalock?

So the answer to the question, How long after you stop drinking can you pass an ignition interlock device test? is anywhere from 12 to 24 hours after your last drink. So really, you shouldn't plan to drive unless it's been at least 12 hours since your last drink.


Can you trick intoxalock?

It's nearly impossible to trick an ignition interlock device because of the way the new generation of machines works. The new machines allow for rolling retests, which means that you have to blow into the machine and retest your breath while you're driving.

What BAC will fail an intoxalock?

What Happens if You Fail an Interlock Test? You need to keep your BAC below 0.02% to pass the initial breath test. If you fail a breathalyzer in your car, your vehicle will not turn on and you'll have to wait sometime before you can take the test again.

Does intoxalock have GPS tracking?

Intoxalock has you covered.

The Intoxalock eLERT and eLERT24 devices are equipped with GPS so that you are in compliance with your state's requirements. Our easy-to-use devices have one-button technology that meets, and even exceeds, state requirements.


Does intoxalock drain your battery?

When you have an Ignition Interlock installed into your electrical system, the device will draw a tiny amount of power from your car's battery as well, but it is never in such an amount that would drain your car battery totally.

What does the interlock camera see?

The camera verifies the driver is the one providing the breath sample. If others in the household use the vehicle, the camera can provide evidence that the customer was not the person giving the sample or attempting to drive in violation of their requirements.

Is sleep the same as lock?

In sleep mode, your laptop basically turns off with data still in RAM. So when you wake up, you can start using the laptop from where you left. If you lock your laptop, it is still switched ON with all applications running. You cannot access them without unlocking.


What does timeout mean on Intoxalock?

In some states, your Intoxalock may enter into a temporary Lock Out. This means that for. a few minutes you will be unable to submit another sample. Once the temporary Lock Out is over, you will be able to. submit another sample.

What happens if car battery dies with interlock?

When your car's battery dies or is disconnected, your interlock device will record the event as a potential violation, since tampering with the car's battery could occur when someone tries to bypass their interlock device.

Can I have one beer with intoxalock?

So yes, you can still buy alcohol while you're in an ignition interlock device program. You can still have a drink at happy hour with friends. You can still drink wine with dinner.


Can intoxalock mess up your car?

We're here to tell you that the answer to “Does an interlock device damage your car” is a firm NO. Whether your car is an old beater or a brand new luxury SUV, you can rest assured that the ignition interlock device (IID) will not damage your car in any way, shape, or form.

Can intoxalock detect drugs?

If you are wondering if an interlock can detect use of weed, also known as marijuana, cannabis, and pot, the answer is NO. Ignition interlock devices are only designed to check your Breath-Alcohol Content (BrAC) and cannot detect weed presence in your body.

Does drinking water help pass a breathalyzer?

Our research shows that manipulations can alter BrAC readings. Specifically, hyperventilation and drinking water before using the breathalyzer were shown to significantly lower the BrAC readings.


Can you drink the night before with interlock?

While you can drink the night before an interlock test, you should do so responsibly.

Will I fail a breathalyzer if I drank the night before?

The more you drink, the longer the alcohol stays in your system. Generally, a breathalyzer test can test positive for alcohol for up to 12 hours after consuming one alcoholic drink. The average urine test can also detect alcohol 12-48 hours later.

Does vaping affect Intoxalock?

You should never blow smoke into the ignition interlock. You also should not breathe into the device if you are vaping. Again, this won't cause a false positive, but it can damage the interlock device by drying out the fuel cell (a sensor within the device that is essential to its proper operability).


Can I jump my car with an interlock?

If your battery has died, and you need to jump-start your IID-equipped vehicle, it's possible, but you need to take a few extra steps. If your state allows it, disconnect the handset unit from the curly cord before you connect jumper cables or a charger to your battery.

Does coffee affect Intoxalock?

Coffee has been known to produce false positive ignition interlock readings.
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