Overhead Compass/Temp Fix

Thanks for the post!! I have an 05 Prerunner TRD 4 door that I bought about 7 months ago with 31k miles, with 46k now. This week, the old temp/comp. starting going in and out. Started poking around here for ideas, etc. Found this and am very happy.

I have a client that runs a TV repair shop. I'll pull the unit and he'll do the fix'n. Will give a shout if it works, but I'm sure it will.

Hope Santa leaves a little coal in Toyota's stocking. I've read all the posts in this tread and this really should be addressed.

Merry Christmas.

Milton

 

My 05 worked for a little while then stopped working all together. Im going to try and fix it myself. thank you for the threads.

 

I just used the advice and fixed it in seconds on my 2005 TRD
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks, I had just written off the over head console because I wasn't about to pay a couple of hundred bucks for a temp gage and compass. but 10 cents in solder no problem. You guys rule!!!

 

Your fixed worked, I truly appreciate you taking time to detail out the steps for the forum !!!!!

Thank you very much
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Just fixed mine today as well. After calling the dealer and them telling me the part was $997 dollars, I started searching this thread and found what I needed, thank you so much! I have been a lurker for some time but registered today. It saved me a bundle!

 

I just fixed my gauge in ten minutes. Thanks for the great tip.

 

thnx for the quick fix. I was about to take it to the dealership.

 

Thanks for the post. Perfect directions and the pics really helped. Easy fix!

 

Worked like a charm. Lost one of the metal clips and had to root around with a magnet but found it.

Question: there were several small drops of water on the inside of the exposed roof panel ~ anyone else find that? No rust or anything, but wondering if that kind of condensation is normal. It was below freezing...

Thanks for the great write-up and for saving me $$!

 

Have you ever replaced your windshield? Sounds like an improper seal up there to me...

 

I bought it used, but it had a new windshield. No other signs of leakage...if it was leaking significantly would it spot the headliner, drip down to the floor etc.? How should I check for more leakage?

 

I'm guessing you've got a pinhole that isn't big enough for a ton of water to get through, but enough for it to condense & frost. I had a bad seal after getting mine replaced & had water dripping from the console itself before they finally fixed it. Doesn't sound like thats the case with yours...

I'll pull the console again & make sure theres no staining to the top of the headliner (use a mirror)...

 

Thanks SS ~ I'll yank it again this weekend and see if I can find anything.

 

If anyone needs just the display part pm me i have one for 160.

 

hello out there , one of the 510 resistors was missing when took the console apart,
any suggestions on the type of resistor or where can it be purchased?

 

I wish I could tell how happy Iam that you showed me the way to fix my overhead console problem.. You made my day secrete squirrel. Thanks again Jon2

 

First you said "$150", then you upped it to $160. Why so much??????????? Is it used? How much did you get it for?

 

Does the 47 ohm 1/2W 5% Carbon Film Resistor pk/5 from Radio Shack work? Does the location of the bands around a resistor also have something to do with the direction of current flow?

 

hello again , found the resistor and resoldered it. thanks to everyone for the great info.