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Old 12-13-22 | 10:09 AM
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I found this in the glove box, presumably bagged and labeled by the previous owner. Any ideas what it might be?



Old 12-13-22 | 03:20 PM
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RFID for something. Maybe for a gate, bridge…
Old 12-13-22 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by F3Woody
I found this in the glove box, presumably bagged and labeled by the previous owner. Any ideas what it might be?
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Googling 2011 ALIEN mirrow insert turns up several reddit and other queries on it with answers indicating RFID tags for either auto dealer inventory or anti theft purposes. Further searching yields this Alien Squiggle Inlay. The squiggle graphic at the top of that web page looks like the printed wiring you see in your second photo.

Edit: Additional information: A similar RFID tag find was discussed in a 2013 IS 2nd generation thread A sticker behind inside rear biew mirror. Also, there's an Alien Technology press release on a use case for auto dealers Alien Technology® and MyDealerLot Collaborate for RFID-Based Automated Vehicle Tracking Services.

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Old 12-14-22 | 07:27 AM
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That seems to answer it, thanks. I didn't even notice the writing on the back.
Old 12-14-22 | 03:21 PM
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I second the RFID for locating the cars on the dealer lot and possibly even allowing gates to open on the dealer lot.
Old 12-14-22 | 04:35 PM
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thats just gate stuff. i use one to open gates. mine is hidden.
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