DCM / Telematics Module Bypass

[4x4Runner2]

Has anyone else gone through the realization of what data gets reported through the DCM, or the telematics system on your 6th gen? It was scary. Data sold to your insurance company that could adversely affect your rates if you drive… in a spirited manner. All manner of privacy given away because of convenience. I will gladly give up remote start through my phone and just use my key fob. The only thing I didn’t know was where my module is.

I have a 2026 TRD Off Road Premium, and I couldn’t find anything definitive online in regards to where the DCM module was in my 4Runner, so I went digging. In my vehicle, the module is simply directly behind the panel where the wireless charger is. I disconnected the plugs and connected them to the DCM bypass kit

I bought the kit from autoharnesshouse.com
The part number is AHH-DCM77

It was $83.70 plus tax and shipping.

ready to reconnect by just popping the center stack open and plug the harnesses back into the module.

I hope this helps someone. I regret I didn’t think to take pictures before I reassembled the dash.

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[bakutheleo]

I believe there was a recent post on this elsewhere in this forum.

 

[horbit]

The only complaint I heard was someone having issues with apple carplay\android auto maps glitching. Have you experienced anything break?

 

[4x4Runner2]

LOL Yeah, remote start with the key fob stops working! I’ll pay to have aftermarket remote start added before I’ll connect that thing back up. It’ll have superior range and two-way comms if I do.

 

[josiahg52]

LOL Yeah, remote start with the key fob stops working! I’ll pay to have aftermarket remote start added before I’ll connect that thing back up. It’ll have superior range and two-way comms if I do.

Remote start still functions. Connected remote start through the app does not. I've not read anything contrary to that until your apparent observation. Direct, first-hand information is relatively sparse, however. Similarly, all reports and a image provided to me by autoharnesshouse.com shows the DCM being to the right of the infotainment screen.

 

[josiahg52]

Has anyone else gone through the realization of what data gets reported through the DCM, or the telematics system on your 6th gen? It was scary. Data sold to your insurance company that could adversely affect your rates if you drive… in a spirited manner. All manner of privacy given away because of convenience. I will gladly give up remote start through my phone and just use my key fob. The only thing I didn’t know was where my module is.

I have a 2026 TRD Off Road Premium, and I couldn’t find anything definitive online in regards to where the DCM module was in my 4Runner, so I went digging. In my vehicle, the module is simply directly behind the panel where the wireless charger is. I disconnected the plugs and connected them to the DCM bypass kit

I bought the kit from autoharnesshouse.com
The part number is AHH-DCM77

It was $83.70 plus tax and shipping.

ready to reconnect by just popping the center stack open and plug the harnesses back into the module.

I hope this helps someone. I regret I didn’t think to take pictures before I reassembled the dash.

Hmm, they told me it was behind and to the right of the screen. Maybe that was a Tacoma or a specific trim. I was hoping not to go on a hunt to find it. I'll assume it's behind the charger.

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