red plastic dome near the VIN - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

cal1ga · 10-21-2004, 01:23 PM

just got a Corolla 2004 CE.

mounted on the dashboard, near the VIN number. there's a little red plastic dome. It looks like there's a chip underneath. Is that related to the security system.

rolla-XRS · 10-21-2004, 01:44 PM

Doesn't sound like any Toyota standard part I'm aware of. Have you asked the dealer?

Pineapple · 10-21-2004, 01:52 PM

Red LED?

Hatch · 10-21-2004, 01:53 PM

Its a cover for the automatic light sensor (which you do not have)

cal1ga · 10-21-2004, 01:54 PM

nope, haven't ask the dealer, yet.

just noticed it yesterday. Will check with the dealer. It's "Certified Pre-Owned". supposely a lease return.

cal1ga · 10-21-2004, 02:03 PM

what's automatic light sensor? related to Daytime running light?

Hatch · 10-21-2004, 02:56 PM

your headlights will turn on/off automaticly depending on the amt of light. your car does not have this option but there is still the hole that needs to be plugged

knightbr · 10-21-2004, 03:24 PM

Yeah but usually they are the same color as the dash this sounds like it is a different color.

Hatch · 10-21-2004, 03:52 PM

truuuusssstttttt mmmmmeeeee thats what it is

cal1ga · 10-21-2004, 04:16 PM

thanks..........................!

Hatch · 10-21-2004, 04:17 PM

cal1ga · 10-22-2004, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hatch
Its a cover for the automatic light sensor (which you do not have)

Yes, it does have DRL.

After work yesteryda, purposely not turn on the headlight. Around 5:30pm, I heard a loud click, then the headlight turn on automatically!