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Dashboard isn't on after disconnect and connect battery

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SpadyTaco, Jan 28, 2024.

  1. Jan 28, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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    SpadyTaco

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    I have disconnected then reconnected the battery but dashboard is not on also my key fob isn't working. Headunit is working and engine can be started but screen isn't on or instrument lights weren't on in dashboard. Am I missing something?

    Many thanks,
     
  2. Jan 28, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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    nDub

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    Check the fuses?
     
  3. Jan 28, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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    SpadyTaco

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    Could be, do anyone know which fuse should I check for dashboard? I checked all big fuses with window and see that none are open.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2024 at 3:47 PM
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    RichochetRabbit

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    Sorry to state the obvious, but ... have you tried disconnect again and let it be for a while ... 30-ish minutes. Others do that to reset "gas mileage" settings, and in your case may let all of the circuits lose whatever settings are causing the issue.
     
  5. Jan 28, 2024 at 4:22 PM
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    SpadyTaco

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    While battery disconnected I checked all fuses with voltmeter in both engine bay and internal and didn't find any blown fuse. Will reconnect after 30 min.
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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    fathomblue

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    If it's your gauges that aren't working you might check this one.

    IMG_20230101_132628573~3.jpg
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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    SpadyTaco

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    Thank you all, it is working now. I forgot to disconnect solar at first, so I disconnected this time when I disconnected the battery then waited 30 mins while checking all fuses. I got battery connected and then dashboard's back on! I connected solar after so all good! Thanks again.
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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    So, what do you mean by “solar”?
     
  9. Jan 28, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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    RichochetRabbit

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    Probably a solar charging source. System had partial power and never had a chance to fully reset itself.
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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    Chew

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  11. Jan 28, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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    RichochetRabbit

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    Why do you assume that a person was the screw-up?

    Yeeeeaaaahhhh, right
     
  12. Jan 28, 2024 at 6:13 PM
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