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Black box to the left of steering wheel

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by sebval, Aug 17, 2014.

  1. sebval

    sebval Junior Member

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    There is a approximately 1.5 by 1.5 inch black box attached to the dash below the steering wheel on the left side. It has a wire connection to it. Today I saw that the wire was disconnected. Does anybody know what this little box is for? It looks tacked on, has a weird button on it.
     
    #1 sebval, Aug 17, 2014
  2. srl99

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    Photo? Sometimes dealers put in anti-theft stuff and don't take it out.
     
    #2 srl99, Aug 17, 2014
  3. xliderider

    xliderider Senior Member

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    Sounds like a dealer installed Karr alarm system.

    Not my picture, but does it look like this?

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    SCH-I535
     
    #3 xliderider, Aug 17, 2014
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    i didn't get one.:(
     
    #4 bisco, Aug 17, 2014
  5. xliderider

    xliderider Senior Member

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    They really aren't that great. You didn't miss out on much. Besides, do you really want a fugly plastic box screwed into your dash?

    SCH-I535
     
    #5 xliderider, Aug 17, 2014
  6. gallde

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    Disconnect the red wire. NOT the blue one! Oops, I meant the blue one! LEAVE QUICKLY! RUN!
     
    #6 gallde, Aug 17, 2014
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