[Mytoaster]

I just recently purchased a used scion xb. i am so far pleased with it only thing is i have no clue what the red and green lights are for positioned right above the ash tray. they are positioned like so: red green red. and the red lights will flash both at the same time or only one at a time. also while they are flashing a noise is being made that sounds like a police radar detector is the best i can describe the noise. the lights like i said can be found right above the ashtray. if any one can help me with identifying this i would be very happy.

the picture of the front is something that i wonder is connected to the lights.

 

[Cravin]

My car has the airbag lights there, its a 2006 1/2. What year is yours?

 

[DTRAIN619]

Welcome! Can you post a pic? I don't have that set-up in my '04......

 

[Tomas]

Whatever it is, it sounds like an aftermarket thing, not Scion.

Could be an actual stealth radar detector installation - I dunno.

Let us know when you find out, OK?

Oh! Welcome to ClubxB!!

Tom

 

[bcPBox]

yeah, deff sounds aftermarket and deff post a pic!!!

 

[Mytoaster]

My scion is an '05. yea theres alot of after market stuff in it . im still trying to figure out the stereo i believe its an eclipse avn5435, my main concern with the stereo is that some idiot will see it and want it, thus smashing my window to get it. so i have to see if i can find a dummy cover or something to disclose it when im not in the car. Since it doesnt pop off like most stereo faces. Anyway thanks for the welcome, ill post pics, of the lights, when i have a chance.

 

[backseatchris]

hmmm, im very interested in finding out what this is lol

 

[Mytoaster]

lol Im very interested too! ive been trying to notice when i drive when it really starts to beep and flash but it does it for not APPEARANT reason.. i asked the dealer i got it from and they said they didnt know so yea i hoped comming here someone would know.. ill post pics soon

 

[DTRAIN619]

Could be a blessing in disguise........


I'm really curious now!

 

[DTRAIN619]

I just recently purchased a used scion xb. i am so far pleased with it only thing is i have no clue what the red and green lights are for positioned right above the ash tray. they are positioned like so: red green red. and the red lights will flash both at the same time or only one at a time. also while they are flashing a noise is being made that sounds like a police radar detector is the best i can describe the noise. the lights like i said can be found right above the ashtray. if any one can help me with identifying this i would be very happy.

the picture of the front is something that i wonder is connected to the lights.

Hmm...... could it be some type of radar? Either to measure distance...

Or just a detector for "John Law?" (No offense Peace Officers!)

 

[Xbkansas]

just FYI eclipse decks need a key cd to work, most theives know this and will not steal an eclipse.

 

[fcastle]

I wonder if you bug the dealer if they will ask the trade in person, they should have their info?

 

[Tomas]

Hmmmmmmm... the unit on the front bumper resembles a 'laser shifter/jammer' unit that confuses police laser speed detectors. I don't recognize it as a specific unit, since I'm unfamiliar with them, but it does look like a custom stealth install of such a unit. The Escort ZR3, for example, has one green and two red LEDs, etc.

Is there anything on the rear of the car?

It could also be an 'obstruction detector' that warns if it thinks something is too close to your box, but my first guess is a concealed laser jammer.

 

[Mytoaster]

Hmmmmmmm... the unit on the front bumper resembles a 'laser shifter/jammer' unit that confuses police laser speed detectors. I don't recognize it as a specific unit, since I'm unfamiliar with them, but it does look like a custom stealth install of such a unit. The Escort ZR3, for example, has one green and two red LEDs, etc.

Is there anything on the rear of the car?

It could also be an 'obstruction detector' that warns if it thinks something is too close to your box, but my first guess is a concealed laser jammer.

i didnt notice anything on the rear of the car. just the chip looking thing on the front.

 

[Tomas]

OK, that pretty much removes the chance it's a 'parking sensor' and puts us in the laser detector/jammer.

Hidden somewhere in the vehicle, within reasonably easy reach of the driver, is likely a switch to turn the device on and off. This sort of switch is usually hidden under the edge of the dash or inside an innocent seeming compartment with a door, or otherwist concealed from casual spotting by a police officer.

I'd try to get a look behind that panel and follow the added wiring to see where it goes - same for the unit in the grill.

Keep in mind that I could be totally wrong in my guesses as to what this is, but that's what the parts you've showed in the pics would lead me to think.

Here's what some of those devices look like:
http://www.1-radar-laser-jammers-detectors.com/our-store/laser-jammers/index.php

Good luck!

 

[GrnMachine]

I agree with Tomas...they do make radar detectors that are hidden like that and it would explain whatever that is on the grill as well. Try to follow the wire to a junction box that would identify what it is...it's pretty simple to get into that part of the dash. I also find it kind of odd that a dealership would sell a car with something they have no clue about being installed in the car.

 

[Mytoaster]

Alright, after carefully inspecting my car i found a box that was connected to the chip looking thing. it was ziptied and rubber cemented down to a rail also on the back of the vehicle was two identical ones on either side. i also found a name using a mirror and a flash light the "K40 Laser Defuser plus" i looked that name up on line and it is in fact a jammer. i guess the 2 lights mean i have two. i also noticed a knob attached to the base of the steering wheel almost underneath the dash i dunno if it is infact a knob or just a wire case ill investigate further. In any case im going to try to get an instruction manual on this the websites doesnt work. sooooo thank you very much if i had not talked with you guys/gals i would have been in complete mystery.

 

[Mytoaster]

I agree with Tomas...they do make radar detectors that are hidden like that and it would explain whatever that is on the grill as well. Try to follow the wire to a junction box that would identify what it is...it's pretty simple to get into that part of the dash. I also find it kind of odd that a dealership would sell a car with something they have no clue about being installed in the car.

of course they would it was a chevy dealership they wanted it out..if they knew what it was i probably would have had to pay even more for the car

 

[Mytoaster]

are laser jammers illegal in florida, or anywhere???? i dont want to be put in jail for something i didnt do or know how to opperate

 

[GrnMachine]

they are illegal in California but then again whats not? As far as Florida I have no idea but I would leave it in there either way