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What is this? Black rectangle sticker top left windshield

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FStewart17, Aug 16, 2017.

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  1. Aug 16, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    Can anyone tell me what this is? Inside and outside view. Getting a sun strip in a couple days and went to remove the service sticker beside it and when I realized I have no idea what this is...

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  2. Aug 16, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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    Mine doesn't have that? Take it off! Haha
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    It is not an OEM part, feel free to remove it, or better yet let whoever you bought the truck from remove it.
     
    Lucifer1, Aug 16, 2017
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  4. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    I should add that it's not just a sticker... feels pretty thick... maybe silicon texture. Didn't want to just come off when I started poking at it. No markings on it whatsoever.
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:05 PM
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    Did you buy the truck new? Maybe it's some RFID thing from the dealer for inventory or key tracking purposes?
     
    EatSleepTacos, Aug 16, 2017
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  6. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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    Some kind of RFID tag for inventory maybe?
     
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    To keep people from shoplifting
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:10 PM
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    It's an Modulating Atkinson polymer controller. Careful with that . Might make your truck shift weird if you take it off.
     
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  9. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    Sunstrip shop has probably seen it before and may have a proven way of removing it. Maybe send them the picture?
     
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  10. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    It's a mattress tag... removal of it will send you to jail. Don't believe me? Just ask Mickey...

    [​IMG]
     
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    It's a covert tracking device installed by the government!!! Get rid of it or they will take your guns!!!

    Seriously though, just get a razor blade and slide it under a corner then pull it off. It has to be a dealership installed item that they forgot to remove.
     
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    It's an IcyHot patch.
     
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    Oh god, rip it off. Damn near got a chemical burn from icy hot the other night.
     
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  14. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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    Remove it. I have heard people say that dealerships use them to track inventory. Appears to be a common thing in the Southeast.

    Just remove it. Taco will still start up.
     
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    Blame aksel if it does not start!:)
     
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    IcyHot Patch? I didn't think anyone actually used those. Do you use Bengay as well??? JK :boink:
     
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  17. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    Thermocare patches are much better, no chemical crap on your skin.
     
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  18. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:39 PM
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    But does Shaq use thermocare....
     
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    It may be an anti-theft label.
     
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  20. Aug 16, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    I put icy hot on my thighs once, got it on another not so great region by accident :censored:
     
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