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Removing the modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 hybrid

The piece explains privacy concerns about telemetry in modern cars and describes how the author removed the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid's DCM modem and built-in GPS to stop sending data. The post cautions that disabling these components disables cloud services, over-the-air updates, and emergency SOS, and may affect the in-car microphone and navigation, though a DCM bypass kit and USB CarPlay can restore some functionality. It also notes potential warranty implications under the Magnuson–Moss Act and advises careful reassembly and verification after the modification.

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