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Any cool aftermarket gadgets to replace the temperature/compass display?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Cacur, Nov 11, 2021.

  1. Nov 11, 2021 at 7:42 PM
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    Cacur

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    As the title says, I was wondering if anybody knows of any cool gadgets or a more modern display to replace the temperature/compass with. All I could find on Google were just OEM replacements. I was thinking an inclinometer would be cool, though it'd be unusual place for one compared to having it on the dash instead. Perhaps one that still displayed temp/compass, though with a little more info combined with a larger display and a more modern vibe?
     
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  2. Nov 12, 2021 at 1:40 AM
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    Good thinking. Mine hasn't worked in years and seems like a pita to replace.
     
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  3. Nov 12, 2021 at 5:04 AM
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    It's super easy to solder in new resistors. Over a year now since I did the mod and not a single issue. No need to replace the entire display.
     
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  4. Nov 12, 2021 at 6:03 AM
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    Yup, easy fix. Just don't do what tons of people (including myself) have done, and solder the originals back in. They typically hold up for a few months, and come back out. More than likely because the surface area is so small, that you can't get enough solder on to hold securely. Just order a couple of full size resistors, and replace the factory ones with those. I'm on 3+ years since I put the full size resistors in.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/overhead-compass-temp-fix.18497/
     
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  5. Nov 12, 2021 at 9:05 AM
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    Not at all, and you can buy the updated Toyota module for $160 on Amazon I soldered the resisters in my original one once, it failed again, so I found the module on Amazon. It's been in for 10 years and hasn't failed since...

    It takes about 5 minutes to swap out the module. Ten minutes if you take your time.
    $173 2005-2008 Toyota Tacoma Temperature and Direction Display! NEW OEM UPDATED PART!
    Amazon.com: 2005-2008 Toyota Tacoma Temperature and Direction Display! NEW OEM UPDATED PART! : Automotive
     
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  7. Nov 12, 2021 at 9:21 AM
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    No way at all I would spend $160 to fix something that costs less than $2 to fix.
     
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    As long as you don't mind taking it apart every 6 months to do temp fixes...lol
     
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  9. Nov 12, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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    Replaced mine with inline resistors and it has been functioning perfectly for a year
     
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  10. Nov 12, 2021 at 11:53 AM
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    When I took mine apart I found that the soldering had come loose, so I resoldered using a higher temp solder and it's been holding for 3 years so far
     
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  11. Nov 13, 2021 at 12:26 AM
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    There’s a guy on eBay that fixes these for $15. Totally worth it.
     
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  12. Nov 13, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    I think I re-soldered mine over 10 years ago, still working fine
     
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