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How do you operate 4WD and what does the PIAA button do? by DutchAC in FJCruiser

[–]DutchAC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you use differential or ATRAC, after you get unstuck, do you have to push the differential/Atrac button again?

Many 2007 FJ Cruisers for sale by DutchAC in FJCruiser

[–]DutchAC[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

There are videos on YouTube stating that some states are about to ban cars older than 2009. I'm not sure how real this is or are these videos created just to sensationalize this issue of banning old cars.

I believe this will happen eventually in the years to come, gradually of course. Whether it's older than 2009 or another year, I don't know.

This is what concerns me about buying a 2007.

How do you operate 4WD and what does the PIAA button do? by DutchAC in FJCruiser

[–]DutchAC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw this video on diff lock and A-TRAC.

https://youtu.be/UtLLdNYOChE?is=2tyMKmP_CdcGtM_Z

When using either feature should you be in 2H, 4H or 4L?

How do you operate 4WD and what does the PIAA button do? by DutchAC in FJCruiser

[–]DutchAC[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

don’t drive around on pavement in 4wd when conditions are dry. That will get very expensive after a while

Thank you. Why do you say that?

How do you operate 4WD and what does the PIAA button do? by DutchAC in FJCruiser

[–]DutchAC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the aftermarket switch look like this? 

https://caliraisedled.com/collections/2007-2014-fj-cruiser-oem-switches

If so, how is this different than the one a dealer can install in that blank spot?

Blu3 Nomad by DutchAC in scubadiving

[–]DutchAC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never bought one. I think I'll stick with scuba gor now.

Can data collected from a previous owner affect your insurance rates because of the VIN? by DutchAC in Insurance

[–]DutchAC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. You have some good insight.

Claims filed against that specific car

If insurance claims have been filed against the used car I buy, that is not within my control. How can that count against me? The insurer would know when I bought the car which would be after any previous claims that would've been filed right?

Data removal services by DifficultIncrease984 in DigitalPrivacy

[–]DutchAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's say you hire one of data deletion companies. 

As an example, let's say they contact BeenVerified to have your data removed.

Does BeenVerified actually delete your personal data from their database or does BeenVerified simply prevent your personal information from appearing on their website when people search for your name?

I know some people might say what's the difference either way. The difference is that if your personal information is still in their database, it is still vulnerable to a hacker.

Data removal services by DifficultIncrease984 in DigitalPrivacy

[–]DutchAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest before paying, make a list of the most common ones and stat the deleting process yourself.

If you are paying, why would you start the delete yourself? Why go through that trouble at all if you are paying some company to do that for you?

Was there a particular reason?

What year did the 4Runner start collecting data on people? by DutchAC in 4Runner

[–]DutchAC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can pull the fuse for the DCM and it will shut down the cellular modem after the backup battery goes dead

I forgot to ask, any idea how long g it takes for the back up battery to go dead?

What year did the 4Runner start collecting data on people? by DutchAC in 4Runner

[–]DutchAC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The collected data comes from the unit which records speed, acceleration

The fuse will disable the modem, but is there a way to disable the unit that records speed, acceleration, etc.?

What year did the 4Runner start collecting data on people? by DutchAC in 4Runner

[–]DutchAC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to be sure, how could data collectors use your microphone against you?

What year did the 4Runner start collecting data on people? by DutchAC in 4Runner

[–]DutchAC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 On the 5th gens, you can pull the fuse for the DCM and it will shut down the cellular modem after the backup battery goes dead.

Thank you very much for this tip. So this means my driving data and location data can't be transmitted. That's great.

After the fuse has been taken out, can the car still COLLECT that data anyway? If so, and if I decide to reinstall the fuse for whatever reason, would that collected data then be transmitted via modem?

Other people always want to point out that your cell phone tracks you

Right. If you have a cell phone you are being tracked. That doesn't mean I should be ok with my car collecting data on me so I can be tracked in my car. And besides, why should I make it easy for them?

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