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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by pokenoprius, Nov 27, 2018.

  1. pokenoprius

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    Hi all, in my 2013 plug in, I have this funny dangling button thing, the cut out on the plastic looks like it was designed for it so I suppose it’s from the factory . Anyone know what it is for? I have Pressed it down I have held it down I’ve done everything with that but nothing happens , thanks all.
     
    #1 pokenoprius, Nov 27, 2018
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    It is right beside the window wiper control stalk
     
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    After market car alarm?
     
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    Looks like it was added on. What happens when you press it?
     
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    I’m not sure , If it was a kill switch , I suppose it wouldn’t be in such a public space
     
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    It’s not like anything we have in the states;).

    So unless there are factory options over there, my bet is someone added it, whatever it is(y).
     
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    Nothing happens at all. There is no writing on the cable nor is there any writing behind the button.
     
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    Pull the plastic shroud around the steering wheel and see where the wires go ;).

    They’ll go somewhere and will help with next steps (y).
     
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    GPS dongle? I drive part-time for a local courier-service, and all the firm's cars are equipped with GPS dongles, and driver-ident alarms! (…just sayin' ;))
     
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    That looks very after-market to me. The factory shouldn't be making any thingies dangling on any wires, the wires should be fully hidden behind plastic panels.
     
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    Yea I’ll draw up the courage to take the cover off and not break anything lol
     
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    I’m wondering if it might be a button for the factory Head unit which has been taken out, Because I think I just found the microphone
     
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    Mic?
     

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    doesn't look factory at all to me. maybe for the aftermarket h/u
     
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    Seems to have a mic in there.

    be well
     
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    1.) The dangly bit is where a previous owner added an on/off switch for something. Can't say what.
    2.) If that is a mike, down by your feet is a staggeringly bad place for it.
    3.) If you really need to know, you'll have to chase wires.
    4.) Otherwise, just drive.
     
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    I would first guess a wired Bluetooth interface similar to this one.[​IMG]
    Second guess would be a wired GPS antenna. It would be a bad place for one, but then again they put the mic under the dash instead of running it up the A pillar to a common spot over the sun visor.
     
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    Yeah it's probably something related to an aftermarket headunit/satnav system, 100% not OEM!
     
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    I have no idea.
    But the speculation is fantastic.
     
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