Sensor on dash?

Question:
I bought my 06 Crewcab about 3 or so weeks ago. That said, its been a great truck. Since I've been getting used to it, I've noticed a small black "sensor" on the left side, on the dash, under the windshield, left front corner. Now it has the same dimensions as one of those small car air fresheners but it is somehow attached to the dash, maybe velcro?

I've looked at the manual, but it doesn't seem to have anything. Is it some sort of air freshener just solidly attached or something else? I don't want to try to get it out by ripping on it.

 

The is one of those threads where a picture is worth a 1000 words

 

Yeah, yeah, thought about that, but it would be immediately apparent to anyone if they looked at the left front of the dash and told me, yes, they have one of those, or no. I still agree with your sentiment though and will try to get one posted. Thank you!

 

Is it the rear view mirror sensor that dims it at night?

 

Nothing like that on my 06

 

Just plain weird. I thought it might be tied to the dash lighting up before the headlights are turned on, like at dusk. Thank you...

 

I have nothing but the VIN label down there on my 06.

 

OK, it took putting on my magnifying glasses and a close up photo and found that it has "XM" written on it, so its a Sirius radio antenna I guess. Nothing else in the vehicle indicating it has something like that.

 

Looks like this?

 

Kind of, but has no Sirius script on it. Just says "XM". Also velcroed or attached so I can't see the pigtail.

 

Then it's the satellite radio antenna.

 

There used to be two satellite service providers XM and another one. One bought the other out but you could still use the equipment of both. You are talking about something that could be 11 years old and an add on. I agree it is probably a sat. antenna.

 

OK, so SAT antenna. Nothing else in the truck though that would talk to it. Time to get a new radio anyway. Thank you...