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Removing the Modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 Hybrid
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this post was submitted on 16 May 2026
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GPS does not need the internet to operate (atleast it can send requests for positioning data). Although location accuracy can be improved if you combine things like triangulation w/ cellular towers and wifi connections.