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Mystery box inside of windshield

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Christopher Shad, Dec 22, 2021.

  1. Christopher Shad

    Christopher Shad New Member

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    Not sure what this is. It has a button on the side and 5 pin connector. No vent so don't think it's a humidity sensor. Looks to be an antenna. Hard mounted. Barcode doesn't show anything on Google.
     

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    #1 Christopher Shad, Dec 22, 2021
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    could that possibly be the light sensor that controls high beams?
     
    #2 ForestBeekeeper, Dec 22, 2021
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    Is it aftermarket? Looks like it.

    Probably GPS or tracking unit.
    Never saw them before, but did sirus/xm have any units like that?
     
    #3 dig4dirt, Dec 22, 2021
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    Remote start antenna?


    iPhone ?
     
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  5. Johnny Cakes

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    Winner.

    Many look like that.
    [​IMG]

    Amazon.com.mx
     
    #5 Johnny Cakes, Dec 22, 2021
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    What is my prize, lol?


    iPhone ?
     
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  7. Christopher Shad

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    Strange. Prius 1. No bells or whistles. I hit the button and don't think,l anything happened. I'll remove it later when I do a head unit upgrade.
     
    #7 Christopher Shad, Dec 23, 2021
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    The button probably has to do with programming, otherwise it would be a "please steal this car" flag it did something like starting the car.

    If you purchased the remote, you might end up with a working system. An installer could probably identify the model and hook you up.
     
    #8 Johnny Cakes, Dec 24, 2021
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    Our 2015 Prius Four came with an aftermarket remote-start feature (Audiovox??), which did work the couple of times I tried it, but I seem to have managed to disable it -- inadvertently -- by fiddling with TechStream.

    Anyway, I don't recall seeing anything like the gizmo in the picture.
     
    #9 NewHybridOwner, Dec 25, 2021
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