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Is my truck connected to the manufacturer?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by dxhum, Mar 17, 2023.

  1. Mar 17, 2023 at 10:17 AM
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    dxhum

    dxhum [OP] New Member

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    I have a 2020 4Runner and I was wondering; does the truck have the ability to connect to Toyota? Can Toyota connect to the truck?

    I understand that through cell phones, there is connectivity.

    But I mean independently, without use of a paired cell phone.

    Thank you.
     
  2. Mar 17, 2023 at 10:33 AM
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    McSpazatron

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    If you have the SOS button, yes, they are watching….always watching. I would imagine it’s not only toyota, but any of their, assignees, affiliates, etc. Like friendly insurance companies that want to see your driving habits and give you the best rate possible…for them. Or whatever low-bidder company Toyota subcontracts to manage their connectivity services and data.

    My 2021 had a warning sticker on the overhead console stating they are watching. And a number to call to deactivate any connectivity.

    I’m not sure when they started including this independent connectivity. It has it’s own sim card, antenna, and cellular connection.

    That is also how they can sell you remote start on as subscription service, because when you push the button, you are basically asking them to start the car, and they start it remotely from their servers.
     
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  3. Mar 17, 2023 at 11:34 AM
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    McSpazatron

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    Fooking Ay man! That statement is so right on!
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2023 at 11:53 AM
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    I believe they started with the 2020 model. My 2019 has zero connectivity, the SOS button does nothing. I believe before 2020 they were using 3G modules and that service ended for many Toyota models as of November last year, including pre-2020 4Runners.

    https://www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia/support/3g-faq/
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2023 at 12:01 PM
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    Ford just submitted a patent that would allow the vehicle to repossess itself by driving itself back to the dealer...
     
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    that's a lot of tech. my 4Runner barely has a radio much less that 2001 Space Odyssey stuff.
     
  8. Mar 17, 2023 at 2:54 PM
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  9. Mar 17, 2023 at 3:11 PM
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    Gamma Ray

    Gamma Ray Be excellent to each other

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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    Akio Toyoda is going to use the Big Brother tech in your 4Runner to probe your anus.

    I know from personal experience.

    And I liked it.
     
  10. Mar 17, 2023 at 3:41 PM
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    McSpazatron

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    We’ll, that’s a forward thinking idea! Don’t say it too loud though.

    In another 10 years we’ll look back at jokes like this and wonder how in world everybody is ok with the retractable, self-lubricating and heated “health telemetry” probes that pop out of the seat-bottoms.

    I can see it now. The young whippersnappers will just laugh at us old guys complaining that the Safety Sense 5.0 anal probes aren’t worth the “automatic drive-to-hospital” feature, or health insurance discounts, or adaptive HVAC adjustment features, or whatever other convenience integrated butt probes can bring.
     
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  11. Mar 17, 2023 at 4:05 PM
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    Gamma Ray

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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    I know, right? I'd have Akio Toyoda waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay up in my butthole any day of the week. He's so good at what he does!
     
  12. Mar 21, 2023 at 6:08 PM
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    Come to think of it, my 2020 had the same sticker. Yeah, I don't like Big Brother watching.
     
  13. Mar 21, 2023 at 6:11 PM
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    Someone was just telling me that in a conversation. Can't imagine that being implemented. Ford would open itself up to lawsuits. Can you imagine Ford reposting a car and having it hit a pedestrian on the way back to the dealership?
     
  14. Mar 21, 2023 at 6:12 PM
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    dxhum

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    I would hope its paid for by now! :)
     
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    It'll look like this without the tow rig. The lender will be smirking at the screen, real-time, watching you chase after their property yelling "wait!!!".

     
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    imagine the possibilities when falling asleep behind a wheel, a little anal poke and you are good for another 30 minutes or so. No need for a funky dash light looking like coffee to take a break.
     
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    You worry about some "Big Brother" in your automobile. But you carry a locator device in your pocket that broadcasts your location to a network 24 hours a day even when that device is turned off.

    Call your mother on your drive home lately?
     
  20. Mar 22, 2023 at 10:08 PM
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    You're not quoting a post, so if you're referring to the OP, there is no reference in the op about a "worry" of some Big Brother. He simply asked if it was connected. Then in post #14 yesterday he specifically stated he didn't think big brother was watching. It seems you only read the thread subject header and chimed in. Nice.

    If you're referring to my post in the thread, I have not called my mother lately, she died 19 years ago.
     
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    My post was not directed at any one person, (hence no quote). You seem edgy. Try to relax...
     
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    You seem relaxed. Is it because you don’t carry a phone, or because you don’t worry anymore about your every move being recorded by who knows who?
     
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    Or is it because he’s one of the watchers? ;-P
     
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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    I'm just going to say that I loved my daily remote probing by Akio Toyoda today, and I'd be happy to give myself over to him any time I sit in my 4Runner.
     
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    You a weird dude... I like it
     
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    Gamma Ray

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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    I decided I was going to get weird, and then I bought a 4Runner. Now Akio Toyoda has claimed my ass, and he's making my inner goddess do the dance of the seven veils.
     
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    I'm going to patent the vehicle prostate check. The seat senses when you are relaxed and inserts the Gamma Ray anal probe to check your prostate. Who needs a doctor when you have a smart vehicle?
     
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    Gamma Ray

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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    I am so honored that you are naming your invention after me.
     

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