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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. Apr 10, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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    medic233

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    Alright, my temp display would read momentarily, then start dropping for a few numbers and then three dash. Continuously. So I did the fix, same issue. Sent it out, where they replaced the resistors, plugged it in, same issue.
    Where does this thing ultimately plug into a sensor?
    2009 Tacoma TRD.
     
    medic233, Apr 10, 2017
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  2. Apr 10, 2017 at 4:45 PM
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  3. Apr 10, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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    Do they typically fail?
    Is the part number on it?
    And how on God's green earth do I get the connector apart?
     
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  4. Apr 10, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    1. Not that ive seen
    2. Not sure, but calling a dealership will get u a part# quick and free
    3. Never tried.

    4.....yeah, i made my own #4, i just noticed u have 2009. I wonder if anything was changed with the sensor
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2017 at 5:17 PM
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    Thinking of adding a second battery...
    I've "fixed" this POS at least 3 times and is giving me fits again. I've have to check the solder. arrrrrg!
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    Have you been trying to just redo the solder joints? Best results come from replacing the resistors altogether and using a good solder.
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    What resistors? got pics? I am a visual type. Thanks bro!
     
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  8. Apr 13, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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  9. Apr 13, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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  10. Apr 14, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    Ghetto fixed mine for a second, about to see if it works again.
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    So it looks like the corner of my screen is burnt is thathe normal?

    20170415_180244.jpg
     
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  12. Apr 15, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    So I never soldered anything in my life as you can tell and it worked! Only issuse is I can't see the pictures you guys uploaded at the beginning of the post. But still super happy thanks guys!

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  13. Apr 15, 2017 at 4:37 PM
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    Brother, do yourself a favor and get the 51 ohm resistors shown on post #1900. I did what you did 3x and I was as happy as to when I lost my virginity. Go to fleabay and you can get them there. One 10 pc pack for 2 dollah. Will last you a long time.
     
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  14. Apr 15, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    Normal. Part of the manufacturing process or something like that from what I remember seeing.
     
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  15. Apr 18, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    Thanks for the great write up and simple fix.
     
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  16. Apr 19, 2017 at 3:05 PM
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    Alright, so I sent mine out. And then I replaced the sensor, and still no dice. It will throw up erroneous temperatures, drop a degree , drop a degree, drop a degree, and then three dashes.
    What is next?
     
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  17. Apr 20, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    Where did you get the resistors
     
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  18. Apr 20, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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    I did this to mine about two years ago, and it's worked ever since! Hopefully It will last a few more :)
     
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  19. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:16 AM
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    Just curious guys if it could be something else. I've experienced the same problem. The compass portion works fine but the temp keeps counting down and then displays 3 dashes. I assumed it was either the thermistor (which I've replaced) or the resistors, however just for fun I hooked up my display to a friends Tacoma and everything worked fine.

    Any thoughts???
     
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  20. Apr 28, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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