what is this tiny button by the hood release? (pics)

[rubrduk]

 

[anthgulla]

Did you buy your truck used? I dont have that, are you able to trace the cable a bit?

Edit: Possibly for a radar detector

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[Venom700]

They are tracking you!

 

[Goatmann]

It’s the passenger ejecton seat launch button. DON’T push the red button.

 

[rubrduk]

Did you buy your truck used? I dont have that, are you able to trace the cable a bit?

Edit: Possibly for a radar detector

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brand new 2021, straight from the dealer

 

[Jeffjad]

Probably tracking device, some dealerships use them.

 

[anthgulla]

found this online. https://www.driveaccord.net/threads/what-is-this-under-my-steering-wheel.247369/

looks like a aftermarket security system by KARR. did the dealership sell you something?

 

[rubrduk]

found this online. https://www.driveaccord.net/threads/what-is-this-under-my-steering-wheel.247369/

looks like a aftermarket security system by KARR. did the dealership sell you something?

that's got to be it!

I recall the sales guy briefly telling me about a KARR security system, along with 4 or 5 other dealer-installed "non-negotiable" options,.....which I promptly and politely said I would not be paying for any of them, period, done, end-of-discussion.

$595 for Mopar wheel locks
$595 for nitrogen in the tires
KARR security nonsense $999
interior protectant for $999
undercoat nonsense for $999


now, how do I remove that? I'm sure there is some brain type device and it's probably interrupting the factory system with questionable wiring.

 

[anthgulla]

that's it!

I recall the sales guy briefly telling me about a KARR security system, along with 4 or 5 other dealer-installed "non-negotiable" options,.....which I promptly and politely said I would not be paying for any of them, period, done, end-of-discussion.

$595 for Mopar wheel locks
$595 for nitrogen in the tires
KARR security nonsense $999
interior protectant for $999
undercoat nonsense for $999

Good thing you didn't pay for them. Those are the most expensive wheel locks and nitrogen I have seen. Everything on the list looks like a scam. my truck had the wheel locks already installed, they were either from the factory or dealership. but never saw a cost. Good thing you put your foot down.

 

[kooz21]

Wow. That’s $595 for air in the tires! Hopefully nobody pays that, ever.

 

[rubrduk]

Good thing you didn't pay for them. Those are the most expensive wheel locks and nitrogen I have seen. Everything on the list looks like a scam. my truck had the wheel locks already installed, they were either from the factory or dealership. but never saw a cost. Good thing you put your foot down.

This was the sticker on a Hellcat of some sort that was on the lot that I was looking at while waiting

 

[anthgulla]

This was the sticker on a Hellcat of some sort that was on the lot that I was looking at while waiting

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I dont think you can take it out. I believe they cut into the harness.

 

[rubrduk]

I dont think you can take it out. I believe they cut into the harness.

that's some bullsh!t

 

[Swicago]

It looks like it is screwed into the dash. If so, I would be pissed. Fugly holes by some crappy looking aftermarket install.

 

[rubrduk]

It looks like it is screwed into the dash. If so, I would be pissed. Fugly holes by some crappy looking aftermarket install.

it is screwed,...seriously, how does it not just have some sticky tape

 

[Swicago]

it is screwed,...seriously, how does it not just have some sticky tape

Yeah, I'd be right back at that dealership and demand they repair all the damage done to the truck. All wiring splices and dash holes.

 

[NorthStar]

It can be removed. It is a PITA but can be done. I’d demand the dealer remove it. Actual removal in a Ram is similar to the removal in a Honda like the instructions in the link below:

How to remove dealer installed "KARR" alarm

www.driveaccord.net

I removed it from my Son’s Ram a couple years ago.

 

[Cgo]

Dealerships... ugh

 

[Skater]

This was the sticker on a Hellcat of some sort that was on the lot that I was looking at while waiting

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WoW! I have seen some scams, but this one is very intriguing. $595 for wheel locks you can get for $50. $995 for washing the dirt off the car and pulling off the plastic seat covers from FCA and maybe spraying the tires with silicone shine. $595 to fill the tires with Nitrogen! WoW. Then there is the most interesting item....$995 for "Theft replacement" Is this an insurance policy if your car gets stolen or an alarm system, which would properly be termed as "theft deterrent" or "ani-theft." Theft Replacement makes no sense, much less paying $995 for it when your insurance coverage provides replacement for stolen vehicles.

Good on you for not agreeing to pay those crazy up-sale charges, which are all scams.

 

[FastBlackRam]

WoW! I have seen some scams, but this one is very intriguing. $595 for wheel locks you can get for $50. $995 for washing the dirt off the car and pulling off the plastic seat covers from FCA and maybe spraying the tires with silicone shine. $595 to fill the tires with Nitrogen! WoW. Then there is the most interesting item....$995 for "Theft replacement" Is this an insurance policy if your car gets stolen or an alarm system, which would properly be termed as "theft deterrent" or "ani-theft." Theft Replacement makes no sense, much less paying $995 for it when your insurance coverage provides replacement for stolen vehicles.

Good on you for not agreeing to pay those crazy up-sale charges, which are al

WoW! I have seen some scams, but this one is very intriguing. $595 for wheel locks you can get for $50. $995 for washing the dirt off the car and pulling off the plastic seat covers from FCA and maybe spraying the tires with silicone shine. $595 to fill the tires with Nitrogen! WoW. Then there is the most interesting item....$995 for "Theft replacement" Is this an insurance policy if your car gets stolen or an alarm system, which would properly be termed as "theft deterrent" or "ani-theft." Theft Replacement makes no sense, much less paying $995 for it when your insurance coverage provides replacement for stolen vehicles.

Good on you for not agreeing to pay those crazy up-sale charges, which are all scams.

The whole thing is a scam but theft replacement I think means they replaced the anti theft system.