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Weird device by hood release handle?

Discussion in 'Prime Technical Discussion' started by Benga, Jul 28, 2019.

  1. Benga

    Benga New Member

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    Hi everyone, recently bought a prime and i noticed this weird device by my hood release latch. It has a single button on the bottom of it and seems aftermarket. Mind you I bought this new from the dealer.

    Just doesn't look normal to me, and there's a cable that goes behind it, i thought maybe it was plugged into the OBD but nope the cable goes somewhere back behind all the plastic.

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    Congrats on the new ride!! That really does look aftermarket. Is there anything like a port installed or dealer installed doohickey listed on the Monroney sticker or the bill of sale?
     
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    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

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    Bluetooth Beacon?
     
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    Tell the dealer they can have it back for $500.
     
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  6. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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  7. Benga

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    Interesting, i checked my friends prius prime and his had it too different color but identical. The car still has its own built in alarm system right?
     
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  8. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Correct, but the dealer cannot disable the car for non payment via the Toyota alarm.
     
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