Overhead Compass/Temp Fix

i guess i just had back luck as the fix cost me $1.06....

 

Did this fix last night... 510 was completely off and rattling around inside the housing. I did a horrible solder job and it still fixed it. Going to help two other friends with theirs this weekend... Awesome post.

 

Just fixed mine a few min ago. Not pretty but it works again!

 

My temp/directional gauge went out also. Cost to much to go to deal ship. Can I buy a new LEC 510 anyplace?

 

Mine isn't off or anything it just doesn't work anymore. Are you saying just heat up the solder and push the connectors back in and thats all their is to it.

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Thanks, Mike

 

I checked into this problem with the dealership when I was looking at a used Tacoma DC. The Toyota dealership quoted me $1100 for the temperature/compass console.

I haven't tried this mod/fix but definitely would before paying $1100. I ended up buying new 2010.

 

I must be doing something wrong. I have soldered this guy back 3 times now. My display is out again!!!!! I think i might just give up on it.

 

Thanks for the post same thing on my Prerunner!!! Easy 10 min fix

 

I would suggest first melting the solder on to the end of the soldering iron first. Then I simply pushed the 510 resistor ( or what ever the hell it is) down with a pencil (the eraser end). I simply had to touch the soldering iron to the busted end of the 510 resistor and that was it. Let it cool for a couple of seconds before releasing the pressure you are applying with the pencil. Good luck!!!

 

^^This! I used a pocket screwdriver.

 

Good advice; Try not to use too much solder and don't let the tip of the iron touch the board. I'd solder all the connections just to be sure.
I bought an inexpensive soldering iron (it came with solder) at home depot. The fix was easier than I thought. Just take your time.

 

Just fixed mine today, its now working again. This was a great post, bought my soldering iron at Harbour freight for 4.99.

 

Thanks OP for the thread... fixed in ten minutes. None of the joints looked broken but once I had lifted one of the resistors off you could see that the joint was fractured underneath. Left a bead of solder on both sides, clamped down with a paperclip and heated the solder on side 1, then side 2, then side 1 again. Works perfect now!

 

Just fixed mine thanks to this break down u did! thanks dude!!

 

Mine hasnt been working for like a year, I stumbled across this post, threw some shorts and a pair of flip flops on, and ran outside in the rain at night.. yep 510 was the culprit!

10min fix! WAY COOL! Thanks man!!

 

After a year of having this fixed, I just had this blowout the other day. Not sure if the board is shorted or what. Same soldering techniques as everyone else, but I'm back here again.

 

Great post - I realize now I suck at soldering, but it is working like a charm. Thanks for the info.

 

I joined just to say thanks for this thread. I was searching for a new part on the net when I found this article. She's fixed, back in, and my wife will be happy. You know the saying, "happy wife, happy life".

 

I really like this site!!!

Got the info I needed to remove the overhead console so I could hook up some foot well lights this morning.

 

Sweet, mine stopped working a couple years ago & Toyota dealer said they never heard of this issue! I will try this fix over the weekend, now if I could only figure out the dand engine squeal?