What is this device?

Happened to notice this device attached under my dash. Does not appear to be an OEM Toyota item given the fact it is just screwed to the underside of the dash. My guess is some type of tracking device installed by the previous owner's finance company.

 

Tire monitor reset

 

likely to be part of an after-market security system. valet button, or glass-break microphone, or maybe both.

Does anything happen when you push the button on the "top" of it?

 

I think he's asking about the little box mounted next to the TPMS reset

 

Oh my bad, follow the wires under the dash and see what they go too . I would say tracker if it’s financed or might be part of a security alarm.

 

Looks like it might go to an aftermarket alarm.

 

Why do so many people jump to the conclusion that plainly visible switches and lights are covert tracking devices? If someone was trying to covertly track you, wouldn’t they hide it better?

In any case, we have idea what is in the picture other than possibly an indicator light. Follow the wiring to see what it leads to.

 

Many similar posts over the years; looks like a dealer installed aftermarket security system.

One recent post:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mysterious-switch-on-tacoma-2022.831888/#post-29811930

 

thanks! the secret service has been looking for that! it's the fob that holds the nuclear launch codes! good thing they hid it so well!


or maybe just follow the wires and see what's at the other end?

 

I followed the wires as far as my 6'3" frame would allow me to contort. Maybe I need to get assistance from someone small that can squeeze their little hands under the dash.

I wasn't worried about a covert tracking device more of an insurance company installed device. Probably should still wear my tin hat while driving.

Appreciate the information.

 

Maybe take the face off to see if it contains a light, a microphone, or nuke codes.

You could try a google image search as well.

 

Testy Cooker 5000

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mysterious-switch-on-tacoma-2022.831888/page-3#post-29825190

 

Looks like an IR receiver of some sort.

 

IR receiver for your alarm

 

That would be my guess.