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Can someone help identify this black strip stuck to the inside of the windshield of my Tacoma?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nowhereman04, Aug 23, 2016.

  1. Aug 23, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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    Nowhereman04

    Nowhereman04 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I was wondering what this black square was on the inside of the windshield of my 2016 Tacoma DCSB 4x4 Sport? I've not seen anything like it on any 2016 Tacoma I've seen. It's mounted to the left upper part of the windshield on the inside. It's about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide and appears to made of plastic or vinyl. I was gonna take it off but I'm not sure exactly what it is. Can anyone help with identifying it for me?

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  2. Aug 23, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    vag_refugee

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    Is it black on both sides? I'd bet its a passive RF tag of some kind. Shine a light through it and post pics.
     
  3. Aug 23, 2016 at 5:55 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    I bet the dealer knows and can tell you over the phone.
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2016 at 6:05 PM
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    tomwil

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/black-sticker-on-the-driver-side-windshield.260942
     
  5. Aug 23, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    vag_refugee

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    Yep, it was either that or it opened gate at the dealer
     
  6. Aug 23, 2016 at 6:59 PM
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    Thanks for the help guys.
     
  7. Aug 23, 2016 at 8:24 PM
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    Weminuche

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    Immobilizer. For sure.
     
  8. Aug 23, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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  9. Aug 23, 2016 at 8:38 PM
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    2016_dbag

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    Can I get a smaller sticker?
     
  10. Aug 23, 2016 at 8:38 PM
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    Dudeman86

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    Lol. You never disappoint.
     
  11. Aug 24, 2016 at 4:56 AM
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    Nowhereman04

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    I think I'll scrape it off first chance I get, then if the truck stops running we'll have a rock solid answer.
     
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  12. Aug 24, 2016 at 6:43 AM
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    OnceARunner

    OnceARunner War Eagle!

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    Definitely an RF tag. Mine had the same from a SE Toyota Dealer. I removed it after a couple days. Didn't leave any residue that some cleaner couldn't take care of.
     

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