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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Twitcher, Jul 5, 2018.

  1. Jul 5, 2018 at 8:59 AM
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    Twitcher

    Twitcher [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What is this? Inside cab it is top right of windshield. Outside it looks like some kind of sensor but I couldn’t find it in the manual.92F99396-0FD9-4410-AA7F-8CE79DB9A8E9.jpg
     
  2. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    siznarf

    siznarf Everyone my age is older than me...

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    goPro mount? Can't tell, it's out of focus and dark
     
  3. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:02 AM
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    Hextall

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    Looks like a red Rav4.
     
  4. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    Twitcher

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    Not the go pro mount. The go pro mount is to the left of this.
     
  5. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    MinerTaco

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    Yeah I think it is the GoPro mount. However, it does read that on the mount so should be obvious
     
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  6. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:04 AM
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    StayinStock

    StayinStock Dare to be the same

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    Looks like a gopro mount to me
     
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    tonered

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    It looks like a tolling transponder. Did you buy your Taco used? If so, it might be leftover from the previous owner.
     
  8. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:04 AM
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    inwood customs

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  9. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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    If it has "GoPro" written on it, that might be your first tip.

    If it's something else, it's some sort of transponder. Toll road, et al.
     
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  10. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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    Twitcher

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    It’s a brand new 2018 TRD sport. The little black box has a transparent line on each side going horizontally about 5” each side. Plus the auto high beam detector is on the dash.
     
  11. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:12 AM
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    kite_325

    kite_325 A simple human, being

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    Would you mind submitting a clearer picture when you have time? Sun visor is in the way.
     
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  12. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    totmacher

    totmacher automotive hypochondriac

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  13. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    Not great pic, but looks too far to passenger side for GoPro - not GoPro, then ??? - ask dealer what they put on there.
     
  14. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    Picture of the outside if it helps.

    645D436C-BA67-4BAB-8031-7F74C509F488.jpg
     
  15. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:16 AM
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    You are being tracked by Big Brother, wear tin-foil hat while driving...

    Have no idea what it is.
     
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  16. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:17 AM
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    I'm not an "18" guy, but I'm pretty sure Toyota did not put that there. I'd ask the dealer.

    G.
     
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    WSW3

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    Scratches, dents, and a lot of miles
    They are watching.
     
  18. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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    TexasTRDOffRoad

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    That would be the LoJack device that is optional from Toyota? I may have seen this on several at the dealership, but I could be wrong.
     
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  19. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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    toyotatacomaTRD

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    That's not standard. Did you say no to any dealership add ons?
     
  20. Jul 5, 2018 at 9:23 AM
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    Mtn Mike

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    I wonder if I could retrofit one of these government spy devices to my '17.
     
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