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On late model Toyotas, pulling the fuse for the DCM (Data Communication Module - component that sends nonconsensual telemetry back to Toyota) also disables the
by crmd 2y ago
On late model Toyotas, pulling the fuse for the DCM (Data Communication Module - component that sends nonconsensual telemetry back to Toyota) also disables the car's bluetooth microphone and front right speaker.
There is a procedure to disable the DCM and restore at least the speaker, but it involves partial disassembly of the dashboard.
- JohnFen 2y ago> also disables the car's bluetooth microphone and front right speaker. That seems like a really small price to pay, honestly. I'd just install an aftermarket stereo and call it a day. Although I understand if others think that price is too hefty. We all decide for ourselves what we're willing to put up with.
- ranger_danger 2y ago> That seems like a really small price to pay, honestly. I'd just install an aftermarket stereo and call it a day. The vast majority of the population cannot and will not do this.
- ThePowerOfFuet 2y agoSo disconnect the antenna, and for bonus marks connect a dummy load in its place.
- crmd 2y agoThere is a procedure at the link below for doing just that. You disconnect leads for the cellular main, cellular sub, and GPS antennas from the DCM, and replace them with 50 ohm terminators. This avoids error codes and check engine light, and instead leaves the transponder in a perpetual "out of range" state. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/simpler-solution-for-disabling-the-dcm-telematics-silencing-antennas.821649/ https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/simpler-solution-for-dis...