My DCM disconnection odyssey.

Awww. When I started reading your post I thought we had a pyrotechnic alternative to getting rid of it. What a disappointment!

John

 

Sorry to disappoint. But in one of those TacomaWorld links I included in post 164 of this thread a guy outlines how he desoldered the SIM chip from his DCM with a heat gun to render the DCM inert. Does that count?

 

Yes, but only if the SIM chip then got the MAPP gas torch treatment as a follow-up.
John

 

Have you had a chance to install the Start-X module with the DCM bypass? I'm considering getting this as well. It seems like it would work, but I'm not sure if the Remote Start module is dependent on the DCM for some reason.

 

My DCM fuse has been out for over two years now with no issues. I do not need the mic.

Anyways I was watching the "Trial of Karen Read" on TV recently and they used the data from her Lexus SUV against her as evidence. It showed the vehicle had reversed for like 62 feet at 26 mph plus other stuff. The trial ended as a hung jury and a new trial begins next month.

My question:
Is my vehicle still collecting and storing info even with the fuse pulled? I know it's not transmitting anymore but what about storing within the DCM or another module?

 

Most modern vehicles have a "black box" or event data recorder that records data from the state of the vehicle for a certain time frame before, during and after a crash. I think they run through the airbag control module.

 

The DCM is still collecting and recording your vehicle information.
When you pull the fuse it only disconnects your microphone and keeps it from transmitting.
But it is still recording.

 

All modern cars have Event Data Recorder (EDR), disabling DCM system would not disable EDR.

 

Came here to confirm - harness installed, microphone works, no DCM light on the screen.