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Pink radio display??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by FD82, Apr 4, 2018.

  1. Apr 4, 2018 at 5:13 AM
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    FD82

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    About every other time I start my truck the radio display shows up pink for about 1-5 minutes. Anyone experience this before?

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  2. Apr 4, 2018 at 5:24 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Never seen that, maybe a loose connection?
     
  3. Apr 4, 2018 at 5:28 AM
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    Wonder if the cold weather is affecting it ?
     
  4. Apr 4, 2018 at 5:33 AM
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    SheGone

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    Hi, this is my first post, but one of the reasons I joined this forum is because my radio was doing the exact same thing. It eventually stayed that way so I took it to the dealer and they had never seen it before. Replaced under extended warranty, took about 15 minutes. $0.00
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2018 at 7:08 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    Looks like the screen is going bad and fading out slowly.
     
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  6. Apr 4, 2018 at 7:24 AM
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    Ugh I hope not.. mines not under warranty anymore.
     
  7. Apr 4, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    Mitch76

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    Time for an aftermarket. You'll be glad you did!
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2018 at 8:02 AM
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    Just replace it with an aftermarket unit, you’ll ask yourself why you didn’t do it sooner. :)
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    Any good suggestions for an aftermarket radio? I don’t want the sliding ones or the old school small ones. Just a good radio
     
  10. Apr 4, 2018 at 9:41 AM
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    txtaco87

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    Screen is going bad. Had similar issues with the kenwood double din I used to have. And it got to the point where I’d hit a bump and the screen would go all black:rofl:threw it in the trash and went back to my factory non screen radio
     
  11. Apr 4, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    It’s going bad.....
     
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  12. Apr 4, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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    SheGone

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    I already had a Pioneer AVH 2300NEX on order along with a complete new system (kicker competition) I just wanted too see if the dealer would replace the original unit under warranty, the new replacement was only in my truck for about a week. I believe the 2300NEX was ~$350. Dealership wanted $812 for replacement oem unit.
     
  13. Apr 4, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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    I would check the ribbon cable connection at the motherboard from the LCD screen. But, it requires some disassembly.
     
  14. Apr 4, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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    I’ll look up the removal of the radio and check all the connections and if that doesn’t fix it I’ll look into checking the connection from the screen.
     
  15. Apr 4, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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  16. Apr 4, 2018 at 3:31 PM
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    I’ve always liked PIONEER’s double DIN headunit.

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  17. Apr 4, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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    Yea I like that! It looks like a good fit.
     
  18. Apr 4, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    airplanebuilder

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    I have a OEM 2013 unit for sale on Craigslist as we speak. If you decide you want to swap it out for another one, I'll let it go for $125 +shipping costs. No entune or backup camera. Took it out at 20,000 miles.00L0L_jAb2Yuz92Ua_1200x900.jpg
     
  19. Apr 4, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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    Where are you located? I may be interested!
     
  20. Apr 4, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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