What is this plug for?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Palulf, Aug 16, 2014.

  1. Palulf

    Palulf Junior Member

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    I replaced the stock radio/cd player.
    When I took it out, I found this plug attached to a metal bar behind it. It was not connected to the old unit.

    Anyone know what it is for - maybe in a higher end Prius?

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    iPhone ?
     
    #1 Palulf, Aug 16, 2014
  2. Palulf

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    Could it be the GPS antenna?
     
    #2 Palulf, Aug 16, 2014
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    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    Hmmmm
    The car is a 2010 and a basic model.


    iPhone ?
     
    #4 Palulf, Aug 17, 2014
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    The same wiring harness may be assembled into all the models.
     
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    Maybe for Bluetooth if your steering wheel had the phone buttons.
     
    #6 phoenixgreg, Aug 17, 2014
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    I'd vote GPS antenna as well. The rest of the connections (Bluetooth, line-out, etc.) would be a common AVC-LAN plug.
     
    #7 HTMLSpinnr, Aug 17, 2014
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