Accessory Meter

ochoa104 · 05-16-2008, 06:30 PM

Hey everybody

A week ago I started having trouble with the accessory meter in my 06 Tacoma. Two days ago the meter went out. I looked to see if it was a fuse and did not find anything wrong. Does anyone know how to fix my accessory meter?

45longcolt · 05-17-2008, 02:50 AM

Yes, it is a common failure but generally an easy fix. You need to remove the meter console from the roof. Remove the single screw and grasp the sides and pull down firmly. Don't pull too far as there are wiring connectors to undo. Once you get the assy. out, remove the meter circuit board.

What has happened is there are large flat gray/black resistors on that circuit board that have come unsoldered to the PCB. If you can't solder, take the circuit board into a TV repair place and have them solder the resistors for you. Have them cake on the solder at the ends of those resistors so this will not happen again. Once done plug the circuit board back up to verify it works and installation is now the reverse of removal. BTW, the factory charges around $900 for that part! Thankfully most say this takes care of the dead compass/temp. gauge situation.

05-16-2008, 06:30 PM	#1
ochoa104 Junior Member Joined: May 2007, #1514 Posts: 5	Accessory Meter Hey everybody A week ago I started having trouble with the accessory meter in my 06 Tacoma. Two days ago the meter went out. I looked to see if it was a fuse and did not find anything wrong. Does anyone know how to fix my accessory meter?

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05-17-2008, 02:50 AM	#2
45longcolt Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3663 Location: DFW Area Posts: 179 08, Double cab, 4WD, Off Road, Tow, 2008 Double Cab Automatic Got to pay for it first!	Yes, it is a common failure but generally an easy fix. You need to remove the meter console from the roof. Remove the single screw and grasp the sides and pull down firmly. Don't pull too far as there are wiring connectors to undo. Once you get the assy. out, remove the meter circuit board. What has happened is there are large flat gray/black resistors on that circuit board that have come unsoldered to the PCB. If you can't solder, take the circuit board into a TV repair place and have them solder the resistors for you. Have them cake on the solder at the ends of those resistors so this will not happen again. Once done plug the circuit board back up to verify it works and installation is now the reverse of removal. BTW, the factory charges around $900 for that part! Thankfully most say this takes care of the dead compass/temp. gauge situation.