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Overhead Compass/Temp Fix

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by misc, Nov 9, 2008.

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  1. Oct 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM
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  2. Oct 17, 2011 at 4:09 PM
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    i just bought a truck and mine wasnt working im so taking mine apart 2moro and gonna see if that fixs it. i was already gonna call toyota and a junkyard i use to work for Lexus toyota scion so i get good discounts but cant beat that fix. thanks!!
     
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  3. Oct 19, 2011 at 8:45 AM
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    WooHooo! First Post! Very easy. My soldering iron did not have a fine point and I was afraid I was going to burn the resistor. I "tinned" and loaded the tip, touched the contact, and brought in more solder to the tip. Works!
     
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  4. Oct 20, 2011 at 12:47 AM
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    So i feel like this is kind of a silly question, but does anyone have a picture of what im soldering or can someone describe what it is that i need to solder? Mine isn't working so i have it all taken apart and just need to know what it is that needs to be soldered.
     
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  6. Oct 23, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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    Go to post 38. Good luck!

    http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...=172978&page=3
     
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  7. Oct 25, 2011 at 4:55 PM
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    Mine went out Monday, gave it a good smack today and it's working again. If it goes out again I'll be doing some soldering!!
     
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  8. Oct 26, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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    That's exactly what mine was doing before it finally went out. It just recently went out again so looks like I'm soldering for a second time :mad:
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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    just started noticing this on my truck. looked up yesterday and noticed it was out. looks like ill be pulling it apart and checking the connections. makes sense to me as ive already checked the fuses and all are in good condition.
     
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  10. Oct 29, 2011 at 12:00 PM
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    Mine went out a few weeks ago, found this thread.

    My 510's didn't look disconnected or messed up. I also had the burn mark on the LCD.

    I gave it a try anyways and it worked. How long, I do not know.

    While I had the console down, I popped the map light covers off and put in LED's. A good combo mod/fix if its on the list.
     
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  11. Oct 31, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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    Just did mine today. It works again. Thankx!!
     
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  12. Nov 1, 2011 at 7:06 AM
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    What happened to the pictures?
     
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    Good write up! Thanks to this thread I was able to fix mine! About a months after I fixed it the dang thing went out again....had to re solder the heck out of it and now it has worked fine for over a year!
     
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    I imagine that's about all it needs in most cases. It was for me anyway. I do have to ask what people are using to see that the solder has come loose? A microscope. All I saw was some oxidation on the resistor's solder joints. Brushed it away with new toothbrush, put it back together and it worked. I wouldn't worry about the hot days. Doubt very seriously that the heat from overhead could deteriorate a solder joint. Anywho, thanks to the OP for instructions on how to take apart and put back.
     
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    Thanks fot the tip. I just encounter that problem. It was an easy fix I had a reading glasses repair kit. I simply grab my lighter heated the tip of the flat screw driver. once it got red I place it on the "510" and easy fix I did not have to spend money.
     
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  17. Nov 6, 2011 at 6:09 AM
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    Again Tacoma World comes through with flying colors. Since the temp was just about freezing this morning I warmed my truck up to first keep me warm and then to warm the plastic up a bit and went at it. Took it down and then inside for 10mins then back out to test and install. Works perfectly. The 510 resistors are flat small rectangular resistors that are clearly labeled "510."
     
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  18. Nov 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM
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    Tacomaworld rocks! Overhead temp/ compass stopped working...no cracks visible on the 510 resistors. Bought micro solder gun. Re soldered it anyways...good as new. $15 well spent. Only casualty is a burnt finger...soldering guns get HOT:D
     
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  19. Nov 6, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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    Well I took mine apart and the entire 510 chip is missing. Anyone had this problem?
     
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  20. Nov 6, 2011 at 6:56 PM
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    My temp/compass went out. Took it apart, soldered the 510 resistor and while I had it on the work bench installed by led map lights. Everything is working good. Appreciate all the good info on the forum.
     
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