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Removing the Modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 Hybrid
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this post was submitted on 16 May 2026
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The only dealers that use those kinds of trackers are BHPH lots, or dealers who handle a lot of high-risk customers.
It's still shitty, but the contract you sign when you buy one of these cars absolutely does state their usage.
This YouTube video includes footage from a video call with company representatives for iKON Technologies. Their products are definitely being used for more than theft recovery. There is also a Google spreadsheet in the video description with participating dealerships. Thankfully their products are easy to remove. The device in my car was connected to the battery and ziptied to one of the leads to the battery.