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OBD-II device obstructs parking brake

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by ændrük, Jun 25, 2024.

  1. ændrük

    ændrük New Member

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    The OBD-II port in the Prius is located immediately above the parking brake pedal so my insurance provider’s parasitic tracking device physically obstructs the foot’s access to the pedal:

    Metromile OBD-II tracking device obstructing the parking brake in a Prius.jpg

    I’m surprised that the insurance provider didn’t even mention this hazard; they know exactly what kind of car they’ve asked me to install it in. Surely other people must have encountered this situation?
     
    #1 ændrük, Jun 25, 2024
  2. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    Get a short OBD-II extension cable with a low-profile right-angle plug?
     
    #2 ChapmanF, Jun 26, 2024
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  3. ændrük

    ændrük New Member

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    Good idea, thanks! That does the trick.

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    #3 ændrük, Jul 22, 2024
  4. Doug McC

    Doug McC Senior Member

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    Or change insurance provider. Ours is blue tooth and mounts on the windshield.
     
    #4 Doug McC, Jul 24, 2024
  5. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    Why can I not shake this image of Flo with blue teeth, stuck to your windshield?
     
    #5 ChapmanF, Jul 24, 2024
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