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What is that thing on the windshield that looks like the integrated dash camera?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by rpT, May 8, 2023.

  1. rpT

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    it has the exact same footprint as the integrated dashcam. The question is if I install the dashcam, do I put it next to this part? do I remove this part? It looks like a sensor of m some kind
     
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    Pretty sure that is a camera that reads road signs etc and maybe uses lasers for depth calculations, predictions. But I'm not positive.

    I put my dash cam directly beneath it
     

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    Its most likely the camera that is used by the car for lane-keeping and the such. The Gen 4 has the same pod in the same position. I installed my dash cam to the right of this pod on the black dots.
     
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    sorry this is the "main" console that powers the mirror. There is a piece next to it which looks exactly like the integrated dashcam but it isn't. It looks to be powered so it is some sort of sensor.
     
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    It's probably a humidity sensor. Check your Owner's manual.
     
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    ohhhh, I wasn't sure thanks for the clarification!
     
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    The integrated dashcam installs to the right of the mirror.
     
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    thanks so much. that makes a lot of sense. Does the limited need the wire harness?
     
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    I have the XLE and it does need the harness.
     
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