What is this?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Boldbaatar, Sep 27, 2016.

  1. Boldbaatar

    Boldbaatar New Member

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    I have 2009 JDM prius 3rd gen. And what is this microphone? How to use it? Car stereo is NSDN-W59 DSC_0042.jpg DSC_0043.jpg
     
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    Aftermarket accessory. Now way would Toyota allow such a device to be poorly installed and placed.
     
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    Definitely aftermarket. And what about that doohickey on the left side of the steering column in pic #2?
     
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    aftermarket bluetooth microphone? and maybe the thing on the left is an activation button for said bluetooth?
     
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    The think on the left appears to be the GPS antenna; looks just like the eBay image in this link:
    GPS Antenna for Toyota NSDN W59 NSDN W60 NSZN W60 NSZN W61 NSZN W62 NSZN W63D | eBay

    The thing on top is likely a microphone.

    If you search around, it seems some people have figured out a hack to get a non-Japan Map working on the Japanese GPS head unit. That being said, I would be cautious, as people on the Internet can say and promise anything.

    Good luck and enjoy your car.
     
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