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

[@Newyorknewyork686]

Man U make it look so easy . I’m stuck out my car . My device is stupid . Feels like I I’m blowing 1000 balloons .still says not high enough

[@godislove6600]

Thank you for not talking a bunch before getting to the point I appreciate you . Straight up

[@qaz-fi1id]

I know, I hate all the fluff

[@ricpowers1475]

Seems this device could leave a person stranded, in a very dangerous place or predicament. Unbelievable our governing bodys allow this.

[@donaldyoumans275]

I agree..a very dangerous device

[@Blessedisme]

I was stranded for an hour at Walmart because I didn’t know how to use it, mind you it is my brother’s car and I needed to borrow his because mine was in the shop. I have asthma and I needed to keep taking breaths to blow. It kept failing and needed to wait for my brother to come do the test. It is dangerous and shouldn’t be put in vehicles

[@janinepannell]

It’s horrible.

[@assassinmanx6128]

My car has been in my driveway for 2 days. Just got this piece of shit Friday and now have to wait until Tuesday to get it towed to the service center. I’ve tried everything and it keeps saying blow harder. I’m like I’m not going to get lightheaded in traffic that’s more hazardous than a drunk driver lol.

[@assassinmanx6128]

And the fact of you are taking a long drive and it makes you randomly test is stupid. Like picture doing this 10 times on a 45 minute drive.

[@Yardbutler2]

I have had the intoxalock for 2 year now. Only had a lockout when I first got it because it drained my battery and lost power to the device.I called intoxalock and explained what happened. They were able to see what happened in their records and they waived the $75 fee. Like some people have said, I hold the button down for three seconds after I turn off the car and it goes into power save and then I wrap it in a towel when it is cold outside. The power save only lasts for about 12-16 hours, so I go out to the garage and hit power save on it periodically if not using the car. Try to start your car everyday even when you aren't going to use it. I would recommend getting a trickle charger ~$100 for your battery too. Costs a little bit, but better than paying for new batteries every few months. I hook it up to my battery about three-four times a week for a few hours just to keep my battery in good shape. These are things I had to figure out on my own. Intoxalock seems to be doing a little better now explaining the "how to and not what to do" issues. I hope this helps others.

[@Osamabeenleanin210]

Did the "power save" option ever work for you?

[@Yardbutler2]

@@Osamabeenleanin210 Yes, for me, the "power save" has helped a lot. When I first got the Intoxalock and wasn't familiar with the "power save" my battery was losing juice pretty quickly. The unit will drain your battery. Using "power save" and a trickle charger a few times a week have helped me immensely. Starting the car up daily is recommended too, whether using it or not. Doing those 3 things will help.

[@skygriffin1317]

Thanks for this advice. I've had 3 car batteries now and no one knows how to help me

[@Yardbutler2]

No worries. Good luck!!@@skygriffin1317

[@elhijodelmaiz1681]

@@Osamabeenleanin210For me don’t work. And for some reason I keep getting lockout services required four times in 12 days that I have this device so frustrating

[@Dutch3k5]

I’ve been watching interlock videos anticipating getting one after my dui. Well I hit the dui lottery and got a second chance. My lawyer went to my dmv license hearing and the cop never showed up so my license was reinstated without consequence. The shocking part is why the cop didn’t show up. After seeing his name again I knew it sounded familiar. I googled it and turns out he committed suicide after killing his 12 yr old daughter. One of the craziest stories that’s ever happened to me

[@TylerEubank]

Damn I wish the cops here did that

[@DryRoach69]

Do you know if i can I do a dmv hearing even after I went to court already , i gotta have the device for a year but dont think ima do it i dont want them fuckin my car up...got my dui in a different county which is a hour and a half from where I live...doubt the cop will show up

[@Dutch3k5]

@@DryRoach69 I’m in Nevada so I’m not sure how each state does it but I already had went to my court hearing also. My dmv hearing was six months after that.

[@DryRoach69]

@@Dutch3k5 im in cali...is the dmv hearing pretty fast or is it by appointment or how does it work?

[@Dutch3k5]

@@DryRoach69 they sent me a letter telling me the date. My lawyer went for me so I don’t know how long it is. Guess it depends how backed up they are.

[@davidweir5003]

I found out that you only have to blow out for 2 beeps when you start blowing..That saves you a lot of air!

[@melissasyak8934]

It’s so tricky! I locked myself out for over an hour trying to leave the grocery store

[@ac158]

I didn't even receive a DUI. I had a violation from 18 years ago and the state of Minnesota decided I need to blow in this box. What do you do when you get locked out? I was well under the legal limit at a dog park with my buddy working with our dogs and blew a 0.06 when I was leaving because the miserable police didn't have anything else to do but screw with me.

[@roserkk]

@@ac158 you have to call service to unlock it for you- costs $75+

[@ac158]

We've had sub-zero weather in Minnesota for the last two weeks. My truck froze couldn't start it intoxalock blocks me out. They said they weren't receiving data. It's hard to give them data when I couldn't start my truck for 4 days and now they want me to pay to unlock it because of the weather. I told them I can't control the weather but that doesn't matter to them. One of the best attorneys in the state of Minnesota. Joseph freeburg his son owns a company called Smart start. I'm going to try it. I've had enough of talking to Indians and Chinese that you can't understand

[@Leighemm]

​@ac158 omg this is about to be me. I just got my first and ONLY dui, I hope. Lost my license for a whole damn year cuz my dumbass didn't blow. Not having a license in Minnesota SUCKS!

[@lokotehjano4652]

This dude help me understand how to use my into a lock at home appreciate dude …. . …

[@brandonwaggoner4247]

Tbh the device is extremely stressful, and when it retests, it likes going off at the worst possible times. I'm pretty sure you can pull over and take the sample, but it freaks me out, knowing there are seriously a lot of bad drivers, and too many people in a hurry. If at all possible find a dependable ride to work and back home. I would rather be paying somebody gas money, and never have to use that device ever again! So take the licenses suspension over the breathalyzer. Hopefully it doesn't happen to me again, but if so I'm definitely doing the licenses suspension. 🖕🖕 the breathalyzer device! Ik some of you want to be able to drive to work and home, but it seriously isn't worth the stress. Find a dependable ride if you can, and take the licenses suspension. You are more than likely going to save more money if you do

[@DryRoach69]

Thinking of doing that just because I don't want them fuckin up my cars wiring

[@michellemitchell1483]

They still make you use it even after the suspension is over. They get you no matter what.

[@necolalafrance171]

So if you’re licensed is suspended you don’t have to put the device in your car, only install it if you want to continue to drive with a restricted license

[@jimmyc1518]

​@@necolalafrance171from my understanding you have to install and have this device for a certain amount of time before you can get your unrestricted license back. If I could have just not drove at all for the time period my license was suspended and once that period expired I could go get my regular license back that's what I would have done but I can't do that until I successfully complete the intoxilock program or whatever the hell this is. Honestly it wouldn't bother me all that much if there just wasn't so many ways this company can screw you over, get you stranded, charge expensive fees ect BESIDES actually drinking alcohol.

[@ThumperG]

Not sure what state you’re in, but I doubt it matters it’s pretty much the same everywhere. Here in NM even if you refuse the breathalyzer (at the time of arrest) your license will still be automatically revoked for one year, and to get it reinstated, even after the year is up you still HAVE to get a breathalyzer installed in your vehicle for six months to a year depending on what the judge decides. While you have an interlock installed, you have a “limited drivers license” aka an “interlock license”. Meaning you are licensed only to drive a vehicle which has an interlock installed in it. If you get pulled over in a car without an interlock, you will still be taken to jail and charged with driving on a revoked license. There’s really no way around it. IF you’re found guilty of your first DUI/DWI they automatically give you the mandatory sentence, which is usually community service, fines, classes you have to take AND PAY FOR, and an interlock. That’s on top of any jail time but they usually give you 1 year in county, and one year of probation but suspend the jail time as long as you do good on probation and take all the classes and pay the fines etc.

[@natalie9884]

Went off 3 times during rush hour highway traffic. Anxious enough and panic as it is, so this is so dangerous for me. I also get log it headed and almost pass out

[@traceydenney5585]

me too. it is a piece of crap. They are not designed to keep you safe from drinking. they are designed to fail. i am getting mine taken out. it is not mandated so i will just deal with my suspension for 7 months

[@sbziel]

@@traceydenney5585 we need to educate people about this. bet the devices cause more crashes then they prevent.

[@melissareed6991]

I just got mine today! I almost hit the jersey wall trying to blow & drive at the same time. Its right up there with texting & driving! Anyone know if that camera is watching you the whole time. Im also a smoker so that doesn't help! I dont even drink like at all. I took my prescription meds after working a 10 hour over night shift. Got really tired & pulled over. Next thing i know the cops are busting out my back window. I was going to give blood but they kpt saying its ok if u don't want to we would hve to go somewhere else & were going to release you. Had i known it was going to be like this i would have insisted on giving blood! Ok thats my rant. 😢

[@wowstacia4943]

Ever find out if the camera is watching the whole time or not?

[@jimmyc1518]

​@@wowstacia4943I've only had mine for a few days so I'm still very new to this but I'm not sure if the camera is watching you in real time but I feel for certain that when you go in for a calibration that data gets downloaded and sent to the company. I would also imagine if someone was to blow a positive while driving and the horn goes crazy it would alert the company and they could turn on the camera. Looking at that camera really makes you understand George Orwells 1984 much better "big brother is watching you" lol

[@frankkmett5372]

Thank you for the info. I work at a repair shop and this was very helpful thank you

[@natalie9884]

Thanks for the tips. Had a breakdown as it took me 40 mins to do the trial one before installation. Cop almost put that I refused to blow. Legit need to get one that requires less force as it hurts ti breathe with my severe scoliosis

[@jamesrowntree108]

Try this. Ignore beeps. Just blow in 2 seconds, not too hard, inhale 2 seconds, blow for about 3 seconds until unit vibrates. Works every time.

[@Expansion1111]

I have to get one of these for a year seems like a major pain in the ass

[@BOOGiNS]

I blew a .02 and it let me start with no violation. I also just had a sync error 2 code today. Had to call in let them know i was having issues so its on record. Then hung up cause their customer service is bs. Unhooked my battery for 5min and rehooked it up and fixed the issue. This device is a pain in the ass. Also make sure your keys are out of your ignition when you first start to avoid a $75 violation 11 code.

[@totalupgradeautomotive7276]

Any violations will result in fees unfortunately :(

[@tonytaakson3211]

Stepping on the brake will also cause a violation 11...

[@felesialee904]

What about violation 47? I tried calling customer service and there are no help

[@nsc324]

@@totalupgradeautomotive7276 I'm sure you are so sad Dylan lmao

[@fabbymart8765]

Thank you.. I finally managed to start the car

[@sheramiedelozier3122]

This is very dangerous for many of reasons. I feel sorry for people who live in the city trying to drive or people who have anxiety, asthma. My cousins goes off way more than once every 30mins & she has asthma & anxiety. I rode with her one time... Never again!! I had to drive her car home from the hospital for her.... NEVER AGAIN!!

[@JS-ed2hg]

I totally agree, Plus anything from using mouthwash to breath mints can cause a positive test??? The sad thing is if you have just two beers at Applebee's and get pulled over literally leaving Applebee's you blow dirty even though you are not intoxicated and can drive better than 9 out of 10 people on the road. I'm not against it I've heard horror stories about innocent people being killed from a drunk driver but I always look at both sides of things as well.

[@gabeford895]

Borrowing my uncle's car with one. He explained how this stupid thing works very poorly lol. Had us going down the street with the horn blasting until I got it worked out. This makes way more sense lol

[@roberthamlin6638]

Why do I need to blow everyday? I don’t need to drive but the state requires me to have this on my car.

[@Osamabeenleanin210]

Dont use aftershave or face wipes with alcohol in them either. Learned that the hard way getting ready for work since i work overnight

[@Matthew-ef5cx]

Can you explain cold weather, and a couple more points please? You mentioned "giving the car some time to warm up" -- yet you can't start the car in the first place without doing the test. Without being able to unplug it, it's going to be a "cold start" every time. Can you address the shut off procedure (done driving)? That's a big one I think that you missed. After the car is off, and "you have 2 minutes to restart without a test" - etc. An important thing to note* - is when you're done driving, sit in the car for 2-3 minutes and wait for a potential prompt-to-test (It sounds like to me). I've seen "power save mode"/hold for 3 seconds - or press the button 3 times - is that a thing? I have a trickle charger for my motorcycle, so I'll likely plug it onto the battery nightly anyway though. Thanks for your time

[@justinschofield6772]

Mine jsut keeps saying try again, don't even get the little beeps when I blow, haven't even moved the car yet 😑

[@yavonmiller8064]

I am not able to get it to blow properly

[@bbrock9909]

The "Don't pause" tip was key!!!!

[@mikeglowatz2273]

I'm almost done with it. Got two weeks left. Here is how you save the battery situation and the won't tell you this. When you shut your car off wait for the restart count down then unplug it and take it in the house.when your ready to drive again plug it in first wait for it to come on then blow and start the car.you will solve the battery problem. Also if you drink the night before make sure you eat a big meal and drink water before you sleep. Trust me it will save you a ton of money. It took me 6 or 7 months to find out everything about this pain in the @ss.

[@thunguyen2040]

Hi I’m really new to this. I’m goig to have the installation next week ? Would you please share me your experience w the devices and what things I should to or should not .Much thank and appreciate it

[@thunguyen2040]

Thank you

[@naturallyafroqueenbey7438]

@@thunguyen2040 ty my husband had a beer the night before and we got this installed and he failed now we at resturant tryna make him eat i. Tired of blowing in this thing lol

[@frankfrankly1366]

Sounds like a good way to get a violation 42 notice. The Fuxulock, I mean Intoxilock representatives told me if I unhook the box it will register as tampering with the device. At this time the red lights on the camera are still on and my vehicle has been shut off for two hours. And congratulations on your Fuxulock, I mean Intoxilock removal.

[@josegalarza9985]

No do not unplug the device. The cold weather was giving me problems so I took it home one night. Next morning, got an error message.. "lockout in 5 days"... Had 5 days to take it to servicer to unlock it. They charged me 20 and intoxalock charged me $75 added to my bill. The device can only be removed for 5-30 minutes. Moral of the story, is don't unplug this stupid ddvice for more than 5 minutes.

[@JumpingjimmyN]

This company is a scam. Buyer beware. It makes its money on lockout charges. Each lockout imposes a $75 lockout fee so you best be aware that their algorithm trips you to fail and get locked out. One way it achieves that is that it will ask you for a retest as soon as you turn the ignition off which makes it easy to miss. This is clearly an algorithm issue that should be easily remedied but it’s embedded into their units nonetheless. The other way it does that it’s the infernal “waiting for sync” message which will carry on into perpetuity. And it will do it at the most inopportune time like when you just finished pumping gas and there are cars lining up behind you. It leaves you no choice but to disconnect the battery to enable the car to start. There should already have been a class action lawsuit against Intoxalock for their predatory business practices. And good luck getting a customer service representative who speaks English because they don’t. Their reps speak using a script and their responses are always scripted. And believe me, they make it impossible for the customer to switch to a different provider. Once you sign up, you are stuck with them and screwed for the remainder of your lease. Definitely, caveat imptur.

[@roserkk]

Intoxalock is actually one of the better IID companies. I’ve never had a “waiting for sync” message in the 6 months I’ve had it. You should never disconnect the battery without reporting the maintenance beforehand, that’s what triggers a lockout. They have a very user friendly app, they fix lockouts for you so long you tell them beforehand. I haven’t been connected to a service rep that couldn’t speak English, and trust me I’ve had to call them dozens probably hundreds of times. Interlocks all suck, but intoxalock is one of the better and cheaper ones.

[@oddfeathers6499]

All my intoxalock reps have spoken English, just saying.

[@plantmillionsofteees5676]

JUMPING JIMMY, you are 100% correct! And thanks for your posts. This has been my experience 100%. Even worse. My God, this outfit is pure evil. I will post negative things on them til the day I die, just to divert as much money from them as possible. We must re-post and re-post and re-post and get the truth out about this awful company!

[@tyleroconnor1534]

i dont like this company for other reasons but if you fail a test its cuz you drank the night before or whatever the case may be... but i never had issues of "lockout" other than what i just said.

[@plantmillionsofteees5676]

@@tyleroconnor1534 Uh, that’s cute and all, but what you say is incorrect … Obviously, if you fail a test, then that’s on you … What happened to me was that their device drained my battery; then when I called them, they (IN BARELY UNDERSTANDABLE ENGLISH) told me that they were no longer able to communicate with my device. Then SOMEHOW (so I was told told by their rep.) that this constituted a “violation” on my part. Then I asked what I needed to do to address the matter? They said “Go to your service-center to get new equipment.” I said, “Ok, and that’s free, right?” To which the reply came back, “No. it will cost you $325.” I raised holy hell on them. I also notified my DMV about the situation. I take TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY for the mistakes in life that I have made, but I won’t take responsibility for something I DID NOT DO … So save your sermonizing for someone else, and get all sides of a story before making another ignorant, uninformed statement like the one you just made.

[@TheBlacklove76]

So tell me, they tried to lock me out (no fault of mine) they corrected it but since every time I come to a stop my car shuts off. It literally locks me out on it's own whenever it feels like it. Recalibration is once a month for my at 25 dollars a pop. They totally messed my car up.

[@osorages9913]

You really don’t need that much pressure with you breaths lol you can easily blow it

[@thenobullshtchannel8768]

I drank & drove throughout the 70s and 80s and 90s thank God I never had to do that

[@Cobraman12]

lol impressive

[@CUBICHI72]

What if you live in 120° weather like Vegas

[@Ricky043]

What If you don't have enough lung capacity dude I keep getting cramps on my ribs

[@ericraber]

They don't care. They want you to fail $$$$

[@MomfurbabiesMaltese]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO. I AM JUST STARTING AND I AM HAVING SO MANY PROBLEMS HOW MANY TIMES WILL IT LET YOU TRY AGAIN. I AM SO AFRAID THAT MY CAR WILL GET LOCKED BECAUSE I KEEP MESSING UP. PLEASE HELP ME.

[@pamelahorbach2748]

I've had it in my car 3 months and still can't start car??help

[@nsc324]

@@pamelahorbach2748 I hope you got something else installed -- Good Lord

[@roserkk]

You have 3 chances to blow into it correctly or face getting locked out for 15, 30, 1 hour, until complete lockout.

[@terriwardle591]

I have had it four months unable to breathe hard enough to start it so my car is unable to be driven anymore. Just sits on trickle charger

[@terriwardle591]

Nope paying for a device that sits in a car that can't be driven makes a lot of sense as far as preventing drinking and deiving

[@sillyrabbit1152]

What kind of gum do you recommend cause my breath be kicking in the car sometimes 😩

[@frankmontez6853]

I’m in Hidalgo county Texas and I have to pay so how much is it? And it’s result of dwi plea deal. So I don’t see I’ve got any choice ,..

[@cosc137]

when it goes off while driving, i grab the device and the mouthpiece always flies off and I have to pull over and search for the mouthpiece. How do I keep the mouthpiece from fliying off every time I grab the device?

[@sbziel]

this is why you need extra mouth pieces. Thanks for adding some levity to an unethical situation...

[@ynmorrys]

what happend if i go outta town on a trip?

[@charlieelizalde5358]

What if you are going from a red light to the highway right after the light turns green and it beeps? How do I drive with one hand and the car is manual

[@sbziel]

these devices should be banned they are a scam..

[@cynthiaduran9762]

Thx bro! U helped me A LOT! 💯🤓

[@patriciafelix7331]

The damn thing has drained my battery 3 times in as many months, battery has been tested and it is good carrying a full charge. Now it has an error 2 code and no one at Intoxalock is any help, towing it to the shop and having it removed.

[@jospeaches8533]

My gawd I didn't start it for only 4vdays because I get my license this week my alternator my battery now ....it's stuck in a lot psychotic it didn't let me know I needed a recalibration

[@Guabasa74]

What happens if you don't use your car on the weekends?

[@tonytaakson3211]

You better get a 15$ solar charger from harbor freight.. otherwise your battery will die and you'll be charged 75 from intoxalock and 25 from service..

[@Guabasa74]

@@tonytaakson3211 ok thanks 👍🏻

[@waslaughing]

@@tonytaakson3211 What about a 1 amp trickle charger?

[@tonytaakson3211]

@@waslaughing itll work great.. that harbor freight one for 15$ is actually pretty awesome.. no problems in the past 2 weeks.. and it's been overcast

[@gleefulglock9461]

@@tonytaakson3211 don’t you just hit power save and it turns off so it doesn’t drain your battery?

[@osamadavid9727]

So technically can't you just have it installed and just blow into it and not drive it for once a month ?

[@waslaughing]

I plan to get it installed but not drive the car. Everyone says it drains the battery. I've ordered a NICO GENIUS 1 amp trickle charger from Amazon. Is there anything else I should do?

[@Shoopshoopyshoop]

Definitely great idea on the trickle charger. I have one too and it’s saved me a few times already. You’re going to want to start the car and do at least two of the tests every 4 to 5 days or it will give you a service required message due to inactivity so be careful. Oh also if you do get a LOCKOUT you DO NOT have to pay the $75 dollars for the bullshit reset fee!!! Take it down to have it “recalibrated “ it costs $20 😉. And resets it for you saving you $55 dollars. I had Intoxalock for a year and a half. Absolute nightmare!!! My heart goes out to anyone that has to deal with this company!!!! If you have the option to choose your Interlock provider and your area has Guardian Interlock DEFINITELY GO WITH THEM INSTEAD!!!!! I hope this helps and best of luck to you.

[@GET-OUT-OF-LIFE-ALIVE]

yeah drink up..

[@GET-OUT-OF-LIFE-ALIVE]

@Herk Land what's your question

[@GET-OUT-OF-LIFE-ALIVE]

@Herk Land i had no problems with mine draining the battery...but i had a bran new battery...and i drove my car pretty much everyday....if you're not going to drive everyday get a trickle charger and keep it charged, letting the car set the battery will loose some of its charge...if the battery goes dead they will violate you and make you pay extra money even though the battery died...whatever you do don't go to Smart Start they will rip you off...

[@GET-OUT-OF-LIFE-ALIVE]

@Herk Land or on days your not going to drive just start the car and let it run for a little bit...

[@kellybrenenstuhl971]

Can someone else take it to be recalibrated while I work.

[@Honky7474]

Just unplug device and get mileage. Guy where I bring mine said an old timer had it installed on a junk vehicle that was up on blocks and would drive a different vehicle lol every couple days he would go run the vehicle to go through a few tests and leave it on trickle charge

[@germain1211]

What do you mean by, make we starting that every day?

[@eg4325]

my first day using this and it’s such a headache

[@BillionaireWetTireShine]

I recently for mine installed and every time I have to honk at someone, my car honk stays stuck for 5 mins

[@tyleryepma4595]

You gotta use your car everyday ?

[@osamadavid9727]

That's what I'm trying to find out to any update?

[@aishabey9388]

I was thinking the same thing…what if you’re sick and not leaving out or on vacation

[@jakesweatt4445]

Where do the charges go? I have failed and I didn't get a charge

[@roserkk]

It gets charged to your Intoxalock account

[@fabianaillescas9609]

What happen if I fail one?

[@everwaitingonjesus7150]

Its monthly calibration in tn

[@Slingshot860]

I opened up a show about 3 months ago and trying to get new ways of getting i come , one are they hard to install ik its grante money and recalibration each month do they pay u enough to do them ? Is it worth it

[@rich-bk7md]

If you travel or don't drive put it in sleep mode so it won't drain the battery

[@Anime-yh8qs]

What the Intoxalock in sleep mode?? Is that what your saying? I get my Intoxalock today

[@rich-bk7md]

@@Anime-yh8qs press and hold the button for 3 beeps BEFORE you shut your engine off

[@Anime-yh8qs]

@@rich-bk7md thank you so much going to pick my car up in 30 minutes I just bought this car I didn’t wanna ruin the battery I thank you

[@rich-bk7md]

@@Anime-yh8qs Best of luck

[@Anime-yh8qs]

@@rich-bk7md are they making you pay bi weekly 50$ to rent it?

[@Orozco863]

So you HAVE TO use the device on a daily basis? Asking because I usually get picked up & ride with co workers to work.

[@totalupgradeautomotive7276]

If you don't want the battery to die, that is what's suggested or use a trickle charger to keep it charged. If you don't have access, best case is to run it for 30 or more minutes daily and don't miss a sample!

[@nsc324]

@@totalupgradeautomotive7276 funny, my installer didn't tell me this --

[@roserkk]

So the battery doesn’t die, and also so the court can see you’re actively driving the car with the interlock installed. Some people installed it in a broken car just to say they got have the IID so they don’t have to have it in their real car. These people are the reason why.

[@Grittinkev69]

Do you vape while on that interlock?

[@gageharris2502]

Wait they’ll charge you extra if you don’t use it everyday??

[@RabbitWatchShop]

No

[@tyleroconnor1534]

when mine was uninstalled i had electrical issues which i had to end up paying for and intoxalock customer service was Awful...

[@ac158]

If you call intoxalock you better have an interpreter 🙏😂

[@frankfrankly1366]

Man that made me laugh because it's so true.

[@ac158]

@@frankfrankly1366I didn't receive a DUI. I was well under the legal limit but I had a bee card from 18 years ago , in Minnesota you can burn down a police station burned down an entire beautiful city block in the name of antifa and BLM. But you can't have a small amount of alcohol in your system, I should have burned on a police station or a city block and called myself antifa. I'd be free and clear.

[@wombat5252]

@@frankfrankly1366 Really? I'm gonna to have to get one soon to be able to drive. I'm really dreading it. So many bad reviews not only for Intoxalock, but all of them. What's your personal experience with it? Any advice?

[@plantmillionsofteees5676]

Use anyone but INTOXALOCK!! Hands down, worst company in the history of the world!

[@Jrizzle7426]

This company is terrible. They will fuck you alevwry chance they get. Customer service could not care any less about you.

[@gi_nattak]

You should mention power save/sleep mode, hold the button down until it beeps 3 times. Saves bat power.

[@roserkk]

“Because of state regulations, Sleep Mode is not available to customers in NY, MA and WI.”

[@gi_nattak]

@@roserkk oh damn, that is whack!

[@wombat5252]

@@gi_nattak You have one? Im going to need to get one soon because of my dumb decisions. I'm dreading it because I live in New England when it can get really cold. Also so many reviews about every company out there being bad. Doesn't seem like there is a good choice, it's more like the lesser of the evils.

[@gi_nattak]

@@wombat5252 I do, got 3 more months with it >_< I went with Intoxalock because my lawyer recommended it and had a coupon that cut a tiny insignificant bit of the cost lol. I didn’t research or look at any reviews until later, and was surprised to see the majority of them being negative…though, it’s understandable considering we aren’t happy to have to have these things installed… but imo Intoxalock has been okay and fair, though I can’t compare to any of the others. But like you say, they are all probably about the same! Ive been wrapping mine in a blanket when in sleep-mode - I believe it tries to keep itself heated when not in sleep-mode, to help with cold-starts, and that’s what drains the battery like no other… Best of luck to you with everything!

[@wombat5252]

@@gi_nattak Thanks for the reply! Sorry to bother you again, but do you have any advice for it? I'll wrap it in a blanket then as well. How is customer service? Have you had any hard issues with it? I'm really dreading it. It's going to suck. Like you said, none of us want it and we're all unhappy with it but it has to be done unfortunately.

[@katpleroux7756]

You say to use the device and start the car everyday? But you did not say why..It is so your car battery doesn’t die?

[@roserkk]

So the battery doesn’t die, and also so the court can see you’re actively driving the car with the interlock installed. Some people installed it in a broken car just to say they got have the IID so they don’t have to have it in their real car. These people are the reason why.

[@ChetMantooth]

@@roserkk I installed mine and only drove it every 60 days to get it recalibrated.

[@TheMelenaFamily]

How to remove and avoid removal fees?!

[@roserkk]

You can’t until your lease is up, or be fined like $300 for early removal. Don’t remove it if you’re not planning to put another one in. You will get in legal trouble.

[@SHRTSTUPH8]

This stupid thing left me stranded yesterday and finally had to get my car towed. I will be switching companies.

[@colemorgan1057]

mine is frozen inside the device so i cant blow into it any tips

[@roserkk]

If this happens, blow into the device a couple times without turning it on. This will warm up the interior.

[@thomasthetrainengine7763]

This device is so “sensitive “ it will trip if breath in oxygen this week only I have been charged for 150 dollars of fines. Customer service is a joke and will hang up on you better off with any other company.

[@alarmr1269]

The sensor element might have warmed up too much. Hold it up against the AC vent to cool it off then blow

[@johnnyromero2101]

this one seems so high tech and harder to the one I had 7 years ago the that one was easier from what I remember annoying

[@H3ARTS_FOR_M3-13]

I guess I’m special Becouse I have the camera with mine !!! My installer said he’s done this for 3 years and never installed this with camera ! Why as m I thee Ed lucky one !:(

[@karafullerton6279]

I just got mine installed today and mine has a camera too

[@osamadavid9727]

@@karafullerton6279how do you know if it has a camera

[@2vtwinturbiskies265]

what does early breathe change mean?

[@ChuckNorris676]

So how does the judge that ordered it know you got the interlock installed?

[@totalupgradeautomotive7276]

I don’t believe the specific judge knows, I think you just have to keep all of your records to show proof to dmv, once it’s in their system then you’re good to go 👍🏼

[@totalupgradeautomotive7276]

But I would still consult with a dui professional before making any decisions!

[@tyronlewis9056]

I'm sure that either send you to a specific mechanic or ask you what mechanic you go to. I would guess.

[@colinbiddle2649]

The vendor sends it to the state

[@RoflRaccoons]

The records are all kept and sent to your state. You can purchase your records as well.

[@kimberlybrubaker771]

My husband cranked his interlock ignition this am,went to gas station got gas got back in and it's not cranking it's allowing him to blow but it won't crank and now says run wire??? Help

[@RoflRaccoons]

I hope you figured this out. Run wire is typically a malfunction with the interlock. They have to make sure it was not Tampered with.

[@cynthiaduran9762]

Does anyone with intoxalock know how and when to use power save.

[@chinaavelazquez16sv]

I wish I would of seen this video alot sooner ❤but yes he's is right

[@mariayoung8860]

There has been over 400 deaths with all different brands from car crashes from these machines

[@marquisreveler8125]

Straght forward, thank you! I got recommended the AlcoholMist balloon shot that apparently just gives you a buzz, and doesn't really get you drunk. Have you tried it? If you have, I would love your thoughts or review on it.

[@oddfeathers6499]

Just smoke

[@GET-OUT-OF-LIFE-ALIVE]

If you do what you want to call buzz driving...if you get pulled don't blow in the police officers breathalyzer and don't do the sobriety test..they will still lock you up...but you will have a better chance in court of beating it because they don't have any proof you had alcohol in your system...my nephew got out of a dwi and believe me he's an alcoholic because he didn't comply with the breath and sobriety test...

[@grahamjables]

What's that all about?

[@Quan99x]

i gotta get this dumb shit, good thing I got another vehicle

[@brettsetzer6721]

Does anyone have a phone number that you can actually talk to a person?

[@ac158]

There's a company called Smart start, there an American company based out of Minnesota all their employees speak English. I personally didn't receive a DUI I had a bcard violation from 18 years ago and the communist state of Minnesota decided to hang. In Minnesota you can burn down entire city blocks and police stations but you can't have three beers on your breath. Believe me I'm disgusted with this filthy state.

[@clamb648]

Great video.

[@traceyjones758]

My test has never given me anoth time to pull over and get out of the way of Traffic!! And I don't have anoth breaths to blow it takes a average of 30min just to start my car! And by the time I finally try and try to reblow I get so nervous and tore up it takes even longer!!! Urrrrr

[@im2yys4u81]

@@traceyjones758 I feel you. This thing is a POS.

[@nsc324]

@@traceyjones758 just got mine today. 50 tries, it won't work. I'm having it removed POS company, won't participate in this utter b.s.

[@cardobeatzx]

I am a currant customer and its the worse so on October i did 6months and i was supposed to apply for the deferment to remove the device and guess what Intoxalock never reported my last calibration to the dmv and its been over two months so they can make money i really dont nw wat to do and i been calling but they just have the worst most unprofessional service i seen if you see this message dont even think about it !

[@elmaliboo4124]

Don’t go with that brick go with low cost interlock small device and they don’t charge If u miss a test

[@anthonyflores3708]

It’s a way I can removed it myself , I already finished my DUI but they charging me $200 , please help

[@roserkk]

You can’t remove it yourself. I know this comment is old and you’ve probably figured it out, but for other people. You need a professional intoxalock certified mechanic to install and remove it, or you will be fined $200+ and possibly in legal trouble, even if your time is up for it.

[@AdrianeBrooke89]

What does sample not accepted mean?

[@444MINDS]

While driving, after the 30min test does the testing stop until you shut off your vehicle or does it repeat every 30mins or so.

[@frankfrankly1366]

It retest as long as the ignition is on

[@totalupgradeautomotive7276]

From what I've been taught, it doesn't ask again after the 30 minutes as long as vehicle is running 👍

[@JumpingjimmyN]

@@frankfrankly1366Not exactly. There is an intentionally embedded glitch that allows the unit to randomly ask for a retest immediately after you’ve already parked the car and turned the ignition off. Miss it and you get a lockout and of course a lockout charge of $75. Predatory moneymaking scheme, totally.

[@roserkk]

@@totalupgradeautomotive7276 I’ve never heard of this. It’s a reroll test, it happens every 5-30 minutes after starting your car. It goes off first once your car has been started after 5 minutes, then after that every 5-30 minutes you have the car running. I’ve done hour long trips with it in and you still have to blow into it for a reroll the entire time you’re driving. This is in WI

[@wombat5252]

@@roserkk Really? I'm going to need one soon to be able to drive unfortunately and I'm absolutely dreading it. There are so many bad reviews for every single interlock company out there which sucks. I have a few around me including Intoxalock and Smart Start, but you're saying from personal experience that Intoxalock is the one to go with?? Even right now? Any advice so I'm super careful?

[@RoflRaccoons]

I used to work for this company. If you have questions you can ask me. I am so sorry you all have to deal with intoxalock. Get through this! You can! Terrible company and so depressing to speak to so many nice people struggling.

[@eduardonieves5370]

How long do you have to wait to pass after drinking is it really 12-24 hours? Lets say 2-3 beers

[@omegaman9988]

I keep trying it but no matter what, I can't get it to say anything except "retry" & "blow harder next time". I'm doing it exactly how the installer showed me, and he even made me show him how to blow in it before I left the dealership. What can make this thing just stop working like that? Also, when I inhale & exhale before the long breath it's already beeping and telling me to retry. I am so bummed...any help would be greatly appreciated. I called service number but all she told me was to let it sit for a while and try it again. Some help she was ...

[@omegaman9988]

@David Jones TN here, and yeah this one does the exhale-inhale-long steady breath. I did it exactly like the guy who installed it showed me, but now it beeps and says retry (then blow harder next time) as soon as i inhale. As soon as it says "blow" it changes to "blowing" as soon as I start, but then beeps and says the above messages immediately when inhale. I've tried it 20 times but still nothing.....

[@omegaman9988]

@David Jones thank you for the response too by the way👍

[@omegaman9988]

@David Jones I even tried just one long steady breath a few tries since it says "blowing" when I start, but no matter how long or how hard or steady i blow, the message "blowing" is shown , and I get the same messages after im out of air. I timed myself one of the tries and I blew hard and steady for 12 seconds, but the message "blowing" never left the screen and immediately said "retry"..then "blow harder next time". I've only had it on the truck for 29 days. This is ridiculous.

[@tonytaakson3211]

Anyone want to comment on the fact he is wearing a headlamp in the daytime?

[@paulsaul8155]

What if he does trench work

[@nsc324]

Tryin' to look Cool lol

[@russpeaknuckel9525]

He's drunk

[@Willie_dubz]

Don't run your car while you're on break at work and then forget to blow into it you'll get fined and you'll get put on for another 6 months it's a total scam

[@hunhong3170]

Where do we buy intoxalock

[@totalupgradeautomotive7276]

Call the phone number in the description or go to intoxalock.com!

[@nsc324]

DON'T go with something else !!!!!

[@plantmillionsofteees5676]

God I hope I got to you in time. PLEASE NNNEEEVVVVEEERRR USE INTOXALOCK! Worst company OF ALL TIME

[@ellismcneil540]

Use literally any other company before these scammers

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

Awesome, drink & drive, fuck yeah, America 🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@nsc324]

Nope, I had to get one, under a false arrest. I was drowsy driving, not drinking - but agree F the U.s. hate this God forsaken place too. and yeah you have a satanic hand symbol there dude Creeeeepy

[@kingskuads5564]

Does it work on weed to

[@sarahellenrose]

Omg after reading these comments I’m scared… just going to cross my fingers that maybe it won’t be that bad and… most of these comments are quite old? I’ll get mine installed soon. I need to make it to work on time every day 😳😫

[@Allotti22]

Same kinda worried I won’t be able to start my car before work if I brush my teeth or something

[@sarahellenrose]

@@Allotti22 all the horror stories I’ve seen on the internet are not true to my experience. Thank god. I’ve had it installed for maybe a month now, through smart start. It’s so easy and I have had zero problems. Oddly I actually like having it in my car lol.

[@Allotti22]

@@sarahellenrose that’s a relief I’ve just read stuff about cologne and random stuff that could throw it off and lock the device which had me a bit worried. Thank you

[@osamadavid9727]

So how's it work for y'all and technically can't we just blow into it few times a month and not drive it or maybe just go up the street just so it'll drive ?

[@gottaloveray7358]

Take the test every time it tells you to, it will show as a missed test otherwise 😭

[@jaquahak2621]

Drains your battery too I have to charge my battery every two days smh

[@chesterstone5739]

I have one of these luckily we install them at my job so I cheated rigged it up my way don’t even have to blow lol

[@anthonygee4157]

What does it mean when it say comm 99 countdown

[@BOOGiNS]

I had that today. Call in to let them know youre having issues. But you need to try unhooking your device for 30sec. Then rehook it up. If it still doesnt work, unhook your car battery for a minute then rehook it up. Fixed it for me.

[@anthonygee4157]

@@BOOGiNS yea i disconnected the battery then conneted it back it worked

[@totalupgradeautomotive7276]

@@anthonygee4157 Make sure to get their OK first, otherwise you may be charged!

[@GET-OUT-OF-LIFE-ALIVE]

its going to explode..

[@nsc324]

Do you realize you said to have someone take the test for you if you can't ???

[@ChetMantooth]

if someone else drives your car they have to

[@johnroman4173]

Thank you

[@user-rq7tt7qv6x]

That's bs blow then 7 minutes the 30??? You blow once then good till your turn the car off. When you turn on the car blow again

[@curlyservicestate2832]

this is a reason to never drink and drink they SUCK as a mechanic and having customers with them

[@The_Novu]

I like how they think it's justified to make these unfair and stupid because the person drank and it's their fault. You're putting other people in danger by making these so aggravating to use. Punish people in a way that's actually sensible if you're going to punish them. Just because someone drank and made a mistake doesn't justify whatever you do to them. The punishment must fit the crime and making these so stupid so they end up re-offending or getting locked out of their car just screams "we want you to have it longer to milk you for more money." For-profit justice system that benefits from people committing crimes gives the government incentive to make more criminals.

[@juancarreon1213]

Just keep blowing and report everything that goes on , every step

[@osorages9913]

He wrong in most food containing alcohol yes but not breath mint or gum lol they don’t contain alcohol. Keep in mind you can’t start the car till your alcohol blood level is under .2 they car can fail and still allow you to drive it. This device was extremely easy to use and the rules was fine.

[@Meztiza_chosen80]

I wish I read the comments this piece of nonsense in my car …anxiety level 10, beeps and beeps to blow harder, I have no more breath, Probably calibrated so that there’s a lot of errors so that they can continuously charge you. I’m saying Definitely don’t have this put in your car and go to another device!!!!this device do not install it it will create more problems for you the videos make it look like if it’s easy it’s not easy. The sales people but so you ca