Is there a way to fix the POS radio in my 2009 Tacoma?

The stock radio in my 2009 Tacoma does some weird thing where the volume control knob has a mind of its own. I'm pretty sure this is a common problem with these trucks.

Is there a way to fix it, even if it means doing board-level work?

Thanks for any help.

 

I'm guessing popping the knob off and taking some iso to the contacts would help.

Mine does this too, but I just use the steering wheel controls.

 

Mine skips when i turn it quickly. I use the steering wheel controls mainly but when I use the radio knob I turn it slower then I otherwise would. I guess you could take it apart and look for wear as the knob. I imagine many here will say to buy a aftermarket radio.

 

The way to fix the Stock radio in a 2009 Toyota Tacoma is to get an after market one. jmop

 

Mine did the same. I removed it and installed one from a 2014 - however this was not a straight swap and took a custom harness. A stock 05-11 radio should be cheap and easy to find though. Or there are tons of aftermarket options if that floats your boat.

 

This is the only good answer IMO.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-HO3qCndGDbq/car/carselector.aspx

Everything you need to replace along with instructions and professional assistance before and after the sale.

 

I agree.

A new unit (not OEM) is the best choice.

 

When my 2009 started doing this I opted for a Pioneer AVH-4201NEX and never looked back. Apple car play, Android auto, backup camera.

 

If it's any consolation my stock 2010 radio does the same thing!

 

Ditto.

Solution: Bought an aftermarket HU.

 

Your best bet, into the garbage and buy a new radio.

 

Sounds like I'm getting a new radio.

 

Just use the steering wheel controls instead of the knob... the knob doesn't quickly change the volume on my 2010, but the steering wheel controls does.

 

Pretty sure I already tried that. I'll try again on the way home from work.

 

Mine does the same thing I've been thinking of a new aftermarket one.
I've tried taking the knob off and spraying contact cleaner in there with limited results. I saw a thread where someone was able to change out the on-off volume control with supposedly a more robust one, but I have limited success with searches.

 

Mine does the same thing, when I try to turn it off, it ejects the cd, randomly turns the volume up and down.

On the next drive it’s fine