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Radio will not work

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ThisBen, Jul 2, 2023.

  1. Jul 2, 2023 at 3:59 PM
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    ThisBen

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    I had the dash apart to run a new USB cord up behind the radio. I have had the dash apart and the radio out several times in the past with no trouble.

    This time, after putting it all back together, the radio won't turn on when I turn on the truck. I've checked the three fuses under the hood and they are all good.

    What am I missing?!?


    2019 Access Cab, Sport trim, MT.
    KIMG3019.jpg
     
  2. Jul 3, 2023 at 5:28 AM
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    Found a little bit of information on the forum in past threads, but not much.
    I tried disconnecting the battery for a bit and reconnecting, with no success.
    Next thing will be to check power in with a multi-meter to see if it's the truck or the radio. Does anyone have the radio schematic handy?
     
  3. Jul 3, 2023 at 5:34 AM
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    Did you checked the fuses under the dash on the left hand side?
     
  5. Jul 3, 2023 at 6:50 AM
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    since you're seasoned at removal, I'd start by pulling it out again and seeing if anything was left undone the last time.
     
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    Same thing happened to me, foolish mistake on my part and luckily only blew a fuse
     
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    It went around blowing fuses.
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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    Nerf bars, bed mat, anything I can think of!
    I knocked my ground wire loose behind the radio once.
     
  10. Jul 3, 2023 at 12:58 PM
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    I looked in there, but did not see any that are specific to the radio. Do you know of one that is?
     
  11. Jul 3, 2023 at 12:59 PM
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    Yep, first thing I did. Then I did it a second time just to be sure.
     
  12. Jul 3, 2023 at 1:00 PM
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    Interesting. Where is that located?
     
  13. Jul 3, 2023 at 1:00 PM
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    Do you remember which fuse it was, in your case?
     
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    Maybe this will help, under the dash fuse cover. 20230515_125204.jpg
     
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    Nerf bars, bed mat, anything I can think of!
    Sorry. It was a ground wire to my amp, not radio.
     
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  17. Jul 4, 2023 at 12:02 PM
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    Alright. It's the best case scenario. I was just an idiot and missed a plug. Thanks for all that indulged me.
     
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    Nerf bars, bed mat, anything I can think of!
    I’m sure it’s never happened to anyone else lol!
     
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