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Digital Compass & Outside Temp Not Working

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by billc17, Oct 14, 2010.

  1. Oct 14, 2010 at 10:04 AM
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    billc17

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    Overhead console with the Temp and compass no longer light up.

    How to open overhead console?
     
  2. Oct 14, 2010 at 10:10 AM
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    ^Yep, that's the link... that same problem led me to TW. BTW, welcome to TW!!!
     
  3. Oct 14, 2010 at 10:12 AM
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    Thanks, I will try it.
     
  4. Oct 21, 2010 at 8:35 PM
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    My Temp/Compass guage went out today on my 06 Tacoma . I looked up this forum and found out how to repair it . THANKS to all who posted pics and repair info. You guys are AWESOME !!!
     
  5. Oct 22, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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    Thanks Guys you fixed my problem. The 510 ohm resistor had completely fallen off the board. Cold solder joint on both ends. Wonder why it is always the same component.
     
  6. Oct 22, 2010 at 7:33 AM
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    Thanks for the welcome and the reply. Just fixed mine also. Same 510 ohm resistor problem.
     

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