A question about 2016 tacoma electronics...

Can the GPS be disabled or is it always on(transmitting every few seconds)?
Can the bluetooth be disabled or is it always on looking for things to pair with?
Can the Qi Charging spot be disabled or is it always on emitting charging energy?
Can the LCD in the center be turned off or disabled?

Is there a market if I were to remove the LCD/GPS and sell it here?

-Tristan

 

GPS doesn't work like that. There are umpteen dozen GPS satellites broadcasting in orbit, and GPS Receivers can use those signals to figure out where you are. Nothing is transmitted back up to the satellites. Stop watching stupid TV shows.

It's not looking to pair with anything from the factory. Once you pair it with a device (by EXPLICITLY putting it in pairing mode), it'll check for that device a few times a minute. This is not "looking for things to pair with", this is "Looking to reconnect with things I have previously paired with". Do you understand how bluetooth pairing actually works? Syncing and Pairing are different things. Pairing must always be initiated from both devices. Syncing can only happen with previously paired devices. Stop watching stupid TV shows.

I have no idea, no wireless charging on my truck.

I'm not sure, I haven't found the light-dimmer switch yet.

 

I know there is a switch to turn the qi charging on and off.

 

Because Aliens? I'm not saying it's Aliens, but... It's Aliens, isn't it?

 

<sarcasm>
Great so I have to drive south of the mason-dixon line to turn off the qi charger? That's insane! Thanks Obama!
</sarcasm>

 

Just don't want the LCD to always be on, I'd like my truck completely dark at night with minimal light sources. Plus, I simply don't like all this emr hitting me all the time especially since I spend a lot of time in the truck. That is the main reason. I'd like the option to disable everything so there is minimal electronic noise.

 

Sounds like someone is hiding from the cops

 

Hehe, what's EDM?

 

Qi has a switch.
The lcd panel can be turned 'off'
Seriously doubt that tearing out the lcd and gps will net you any real money. It would only get you a new tacoma with a messed up dash.

 

Is your name Dale?

 

I'd look at the OEM Tin Foil add-on for the roof rack in the accessories pamphlet.

 

Thanks @kennebec

No my name is not Dale.

 

For Real? OK, I'll take you seriously for a second. I didn't want the LCD to be on during night driving either, but it auto-dims when you turn the headlights on and is a very dim, non-distracting thing for night driving. Under the general settings menu there is a "turn LCD off" option that I have never used.

I really want to talk more about your concerns with 'emr' though. I assume you mean "ElectroMagnetic Radiation", AKA radio waves? You know you live under constant barrage of AM and FM bandwidth 'emr', right? And public OTA broadcast TV signals? And if you live in a populated area, my god, there is WiFi EVERYWHERE!. Why are you asking about a modern vehicle when the ECU puts out 'emr' every time you stick the key in?

 

Yea heard that one already, jglass38 beat you to it!

 

LOL!

 

Lcd panels emit a very very small amount of radiation. You're thinking of a crt.

 

Call it peace of mind. Like you said we have a lot of EMR already. I don't want anymore.

 

You're operating on the assumption that 'emr' is harmful. Please tell us why and how? Are all of us that carry cellphones just carrying around cancer-bombs and we don't know it?

 

The real question is will the moonroof let in more of the chemtrails than the standard?

 

Why do I have to explain myself? It's my personal preference. If you're worried do your own research.