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Restoring the bluetooth mic

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rastaban, Apr 25, 2024.

  1. Apr 25, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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    rastaban

    rastaban [OP] Well-Known Member

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    As a privacy advocate, I pulled out the DCM fuse pretty much the day after the Tacoma came home. But the lack of a bluetooth mic is starting to get annoying. I have looked into the antenna-plugging solution which is really nice, but I prefer to dead out the power supply to the DCM rather than relying on an inability to transmit. Does anyone have a clear set of instructions on how to bypass the power to the Bluetooth mic with the DCM fuse pulled out?

    BTW, there were a few recent news items, long overdue:
    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/23/technology/general-motors-spying-driver-data-consent.html
    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html
    Toyota seems to be amongst the better automakers.

    (I've looked at whatever I could of the four threads already existing on the forum, I found wiring diagrams but I was wondering if someone had figured out more and would be willing to hand-hold me a bit more)
     
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  2. Apr 25, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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    Blak Shinobi

    Blak Shinobi Well-Known Member

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    does your usb cable still work, just down load the alexa app, all of this mental gymnastics lol
     
  3. Apr 25, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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    ITmaD

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    Have you tried running an aftermarket mic?
     
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  4. May 20, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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    This isn't a bad idea, I just might do this
     
  5. May 22, 2024 at 10:11 PM
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