Just bought 09' Tacoma but......

my radio suddenly only plays static on every station? Worked fine for a day.

 

Antenna screwed in all the way?

 

Haven't you heard? We are under an EMP attack - its in the news - but then you can't hear it, can you?

 

Private purchase or a lot with a 30 day warranty. Or 'as is'.

 

Yes sir, pulled it off checked for rusting and what not, looks new. Screwed back on tight and still the same static.

 

No warranty bought as is. 89k miles

 

I've read on ttora.com about a number of 09 models experiencing an internal short that Toyota is apparently aware of. Is it an aftermarket head unit?

 

Stock head unit. Yeah I heard of the recall on the radios I'm guessing that campaign is expired though right?

 

Check this thread out:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/poor-radio-reception-fix.98687/

Seems someone came up with a fix that could help rule some things out.

 

Bought my 2013 and it had the same problem. Ended up replacing the entire antenna. Corrosion was culprit.

 

This is exactly what i thought when i read the OP

Heres a link to replacing the oem antenna

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-replace-oem-antenna-in-fender.261341/

 

Good luck. I had to dremel/ drill mine out from the fender. Wasn't fun. Too much work for such a dinky part.

 

You said "dinky"

 

Is that with or without Sex Wax?

 

Update. Thanks for the help guys. Took it the dealer and the problem was a lose connection in the head unit. Less than 5 minute fix.

 

*Loose connection

 

Are you calling the OP loose?

 

Yes, not sure what exactly was Loose but it was in the main dash unit.

 

Guessing the antenna plug-in on the radio. Don't know, just a shot in the dark