Need help with 3rd gen touch screen factory radio.

Hi,

My new to me 3rd gen Taco's touch screen radio started acting up today. When I crank my truck the radio starts beep like I'm touching buttons which I'm not and the screen starts changing like I'm pushing buttons. When this happens I can't control anything on it. Is there a quick fix or software update anyone nows about? Thanks

Rinnie

 

Spill or scratch it, need a good cleaning ?

 

No sir, I even wiped the screen off in case I had too many fingerprints on it. Didn't matter.

 

Either an update through a dealer or the more complex the headunit, the faster they crap out it seems. I’ll explain…
-worldwide chip shortage has led to inferior product shipped out. You have 1 of 3 issues, or a mix.
1 - bad U/X chip in the headunit that, under heat cycles, fails.
2 - bad pin solders on the chip. You could, theoretically, tear the headunit down to boards and ribbon cables, de-solder then re-solder every connection, and rebuild it.
3 - failed thermal paste on the amp chip, causing electrical gremlins to commence.

If it’s under the 3-year warranty, try to get it replaced. Just remember, same chip shortage means a delay in replacement part. If it’s out of warranty, hit up www.Crutchfield.com , it’s time to upgrade anyways.

 

It seems to have fixed itself today. It's been raining alot so maybe the humidity had something to do with it. Fingers crossed

 

Is it cooler as well? Might be the pin solder problem.