Help with 3rd Gen Tacoma Dashboard Issues in Cold Weather

I’m hoping someone here can help me out with a recurring issue I’ve been having with my 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab (5’ Bed, V6, 4x4, AT). This problem has happened two years in a row, both times when the outside temperature was in the single digits.


Here’s what happens:

• The truck is slow to start.

• Once it starts, it throws a bunch of warning lights: ABS, Airbag, Brake, Traction Control, Brake Override Malfunction, Check Engine Light, and the generic warning light.

• Tachometer, temperature gauge, and speedometer don’t work.

• Despite all this, the truck seemingly runs fine otherwise.


The fact that this has happened only in very cold weather makes me think it’s related to the temperature, but I can’t pinpoint the root cause. I’ve checked the battery, and it seems fine, though I wonder if that could still be a factor.


Has anyone else experienced something similar? Could it be a sensor issue, a failing battery, or something else entirely? Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!

 

Pictures of dash in question

 

Original battery? Extreme cold and extreme heat are very hard on batteries, if yours is original I would change it.

 

If it's the original battery I'd change it, low voltage causes all sorts of problems

 

Yeah I’m pretty sure it’s the original battery. That’s going to be my first step after work today. Will update once that’s done.

 

A failing battery will cause a lot of problems, get a new quality one asap> I use the AAA-rated Napa Legend batteries with no problems.

 

I'd parrot a battery issue. I leave my truck parked & plugged in during -30c weather for about 3-5 days at a time when im up north working and have never had this issue. I make sure to change my battery to one with high cold cranking amps every two winters.