What is this under the dashboard?

[CharlesHS]

While installing the AutoStop Eliminator today; I found an extra module, wrapped up cable with a receptacle, and a wiring harness connector next to the OBD port that ties into that module. I am not sure what it is, but it appears not to be connected at the moment.
I included some pictures to see if anyone can figure it out.
Tomorrow I will attempt take another look to see if there is any writing on the connectors or module.

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[dank8307]

It's quite possible that belongs to a GPS tracker installed by the dealership.

 

[embedded rock]

Found a similar item in my former JLUWX. Noticed the wiring hanging out from the side kick panel.

 

[CharlesHS]

Not sure what the unconnected hanging 8 slot wiring connector is for that ties into the back of the OBD port wiring. There is a shrouded unconnected male connector up above that is for something.
Below is a picture of a module w/green symbol that is tie wrapped onto the metal cross framing inside the lower dash panel.

 

[WannFly]

probably a loJack or some sort of GPS / cell tower connected tracker that dealership installed, like the other poster commented.

 

[Terrymo]

Google Image Search says Ikon Technologies GPS tracker.

Not always accurate but often if you put an image of an unknown object in the search you will get a plausible answer

https://images.google.com/

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Dealers use them to track inventory. Then they try to sell it as a “security system”. They pay about $50 apiece for them, then they try to charge $500-1500 as an “addendum”. Almost every vehicle on large dealership lots will have them.

 

[SmokyMtnsJeepGirl]

Dealers use them to track inventory. Then they try to sell it as a “security system”. They pay about $50 apiece for them, then they try to charge $500-1500 as an “addendum”. Almost every vehicle on large dealership lots will have them.

Yep. Hendrick in Hoover, AL, lost my business because of the mandatory LoJack purchasing. I knew it was a rip-off and could be disconnected just as easily as it was connected. Sales folks wouldn't budge, so I took my business elsewhere. Bye!

 

[LSJKU]

Google Image Search says Ikon Technologies GPS tracker.

Not always accurate but often if you put an image of an unknown object in the search you will get a plausible answer

https://images.google.com/

Yeah, it's not always a slam dunk.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Yep. Hendrick in Hoover, AL, lost my business because of the mandatory LoJack purchasing. I knew it was a rip-off and could be disconnected just as easily as it was connected. Sales folks wouldn't budge, so I took my business elsewhere. Bye!

The power Wagon I recently bought had one. I told the dealer that I would not pay for their inventory control device, and if the truck was stolen, and all the device would do is tell that it's in Mexico already. They removed the addendum (and all the others). I asked them to remove the device, and they said it was doing no harm, and they weren't charging me for it. Translation, they didn't want to pay the third party contractor to remove it. It took me 5 minutes to find, then remove it.

 

[rickinAZ]

Be careful. I believe that removing one carries the same penalty as removing the tag on your mattress.

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