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Bought a 2019 and found something

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by Kkok, Aug 6, 2022.

  1. Kkok

    Kkok New Member

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    Bought a 2019 prius for my cousin, and we found something plugged into the obd port, its like a wire that runs somewhere.
    Does anybody know what it might be?
     

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    #1 Kkok, Aug 6, 2022
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Somebody’s gizmo. Just take it off.
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Aug 6, 2022
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  3. Georgina Rudkus

    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    Might be a GPS tracker for a financier who underwrote the loan for the previous buyer or one of those insurance monitoring programs.
     
    #3 Georgina Rudkus, Aug 6, 2022
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  4. JohnPrius3005

    JohnPrius3005 Active Member

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    Hey, how's it going in Jordan? I spent a few months there. Cool place, great people ;-)

    Any way to contact the previous owner and ask them what it is?
     
    #4 JohnPrius3005, Aug 6, 2022
  5. EdPalmer42

    EdPalmer42 Member

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    It could just be an 'extension cord' to make it easier to plug in a reader without fishing around under the dash. I have a similar one that's about 6" (15 cm.) long.
     
    #5 EdPalmer42, Aug 6, 2022
  6. Kkok

    Kkok New Member

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    Thanks, its good although really hot right now, its imported from the us so i don't know the owner.
    Will try to trace the cable see where it leads.
     
    #6 Kkok, Aug 7, 2022
  7. JohnPrius3005

    JohnPrius3005 Active Member

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    Great. The access behind the dash is surprisingly good so you should be able to trace it pretty well. Let us know what you find ;-)
     
    #7 JohnPrius3005, Aug 7, 2022
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