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Black tape on rear view mirror

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by josh2015, Jun 27, 2016.

  1. Jun 27, 2016 at 11:14 AM
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    josh2015

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    I recently picked up my 2016 Tacoma and noticed a piece of black tape with wires in it stuck on the rear view mirror facing the windshield. This can be pulled off and doesn't connect to anything. Thinking it is some kind of tracking device used at the factory that wasn't removed. Any idea what it is? I can post pictures.
     
  2. Jun 27, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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    if you have an SR, the wires are probably for the auto dimming/compass mirrors on the other Tacoma models.
     
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  3. Jun 27, 2016 at 11:28 AM
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    It is a TRD OR. I was thinking it was something related to this, but it doesn't attach to anything, just stuck on.
     
  4. Jun 27, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    The OR, Sport and Limited models come standard with the upgraded rear view mirror. SR5 models get the mirror upgrade as part of a package. The Limited mirror also has Homelink.
     
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  5. Jun 27, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    SR5 has auto-dimming and compass
     
  6. Jun 27, 2016 at 11:56 AM
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    Do you need to know, or care?
    Does it look something like this? If so, ya, that's a tracker.

    images_71b24473d14181cc7ce76bbd46fbb93b401f92a3.jpg
     
  7. Jun 27, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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    Where is the compass at on the SR5? This must of escaped my attention.
     
  9. Jun 27, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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    It's in the top right corner of the mirror. I do have the appearance package, not sure if that is a feature in the appearance package or standard on all SR5's.
     
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  10. Jun 27, 2016 at 2:51 PM
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    Do you need to know, or care?
    As long as it doesn't have one of those "It is illegal to remove this sticker" notes on it like pillows do, rip it off! :)

    It's used for tracking the progress of your vehicle from the factory to your dealer's door.
     
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  12. Jun 27, 2016 at 2:57 PM
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    Thanks! Figured it was something like that.
     
  13. Jun 27, 2016 at 2:59 PM
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    o0oSHADOWo0o

    o0oSHADOWo0o Just lurking in the darkness

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    Just a few LEDs...
    Wait! Speed up to 88 mph and see what happens before you remove it. :rolleyes:

    It might be one of these:

     
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  14. Jun 27, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    And if does say "It is illeagal to remove this sticker", remove it anyway but dont tell anyone!
     
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  15. Jun 27, 2016 at 4:52 PM
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  16. Jul 3, 2016 at 1:18 PM
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    I have a brand new 2016 SR5 4X4 and it has everything but a mirror with compass and auto dimming
     

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