Found this plug bolted near the latch to pull for the hood. Any idea what this plug is for?

 

That does not look factory. I was going to say OBDII port but I'm not sure. What happens when you unplug that cable lol?

 

WTF!

that's where your obd2 port is. what's plugged into it with security measure to not unplug it any ones guess.

 

I have no idea bro I'm not touching it lol what's obdII port though?

 

Check here

 

So maybe it's just the obdII sensor went bad and this is fixing it? Lol I don't know

 

Yea... laughing out loud.

 

Well what do you think it is Spock lol

 

I doubt that you are laughing out loud. If you are, well.. IMO you are too happy.
I would guess that it is someone's attempt to "fool" the main board.

 

Meaning what you think there's incorrect mileage check engine could be on etc?

 

I'll be honest just bought the car everything's in great condition car drives great then I saw this

 

I know I'm an idiot didn't see it when I test drove it

 

So what the point of fooling the main board though

 

looks like someone installed an aftermarket obd2 logger/tracker or perhaps its one of those gps tracking devices that tracks the drivers routes and locations. just tear it out or if you don't feel comfortable with yanking it out just disconnect it and tuck it behind the panel so its not dangling loosely.

 

not only does that look out of place but you're also missing a third pedal