My DCM disconnection odyssey.

So how I see it, your choices are:

1. Live with it.
2. Go back to stock.
3. Get a second opinion from another shop - maybe another location if it’s a chain. I’d sooner guess that you got the “go away/don’t want to deal with this” answer but it’s I’m not an expert on the specifics here.

 

Leaning towards eventually #2 where I also get away from USB and put evething on an iphone

 

Ok,
I have some hot news for everyone.
I was recently informed that the harness is finally ready for production.
and...
I just ordered the bypass harness from this place... https://www.autoharnesshouse.com/69018.html
Once it arrives, I will report my findings.
basically, it is a harness that will allow me to unplug the evil DCM and and completely bypass all the necessary connections such as the microphone and right hand speaker.
the DCM can just sit there, and die a slow and hopefully very painful death inside the dash as the internal battery slowly runs out of juice as it will no longer be plugged in and no longer receive power.

I am downright giddy for the arrive of the bypass harness.
Give these guys a call or email. They are incredibly friendly and accommodating.

All the best!

 

Fantastic news! Looking forward to your thoughts after you install it @madmax20 !

 

That's awesome! Though I'm slightly disappointed I emailed them for an update a couple weeks ago and hadn't heard anything.
Mine is currently "not transmitting" according to Toyota but looking forward to hearing your results and adding that as well.