What is this thing for?

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by snick, Jul 30, 2021.

  1. snick

    snick Junior Member

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    20210730_101422.jpg 20210730_101341.jpg Attached near the OBDII connector on 2012 Prius v Five that I just bought....
     
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    aftermarket, could be anything. is it lit up?
     
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  3. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Could be ANYTHING.
    What's the other end look like?

    There's enough wires for some kinda serial (RS-232) connection.

    Former fleet car?
    Not likely being as it's (reportedly) up-optioned but it might have been a manager's car.....
     
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  4. Mendel Leisk

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    Button there? Push it? Maybe not...
     
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  5. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    I'd look under the passenger seat first.....
     
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    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Disclaimer: "no Bimbos were injured in the filming...".
     
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    I have the same on my 2012 Honda Odysse. I called the dealer and he said this is a tracking devices for lease car.
    Hope this helps
     
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  8. bisco

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    quick, cut the wires before they find out where you live!
     
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    horrible alarm system
     
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    "D" or destruct button, in case the driver is about to be captured by the enemy.
     
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