Clock

About two weeks ago I put a new stereo in my truck so I pulled out the clock to see if I could do something with it as it hasn't worked in years I cleaned the connections what the circuit board looked burnt so I figured it is what it is I put it back together this morning I come out start my truck and the clock came on I can't believe it a little messing with it I got the buttons to work so now my clock works again how long who knows but it's the little things i guess lol

 

Usually the problems with these clocks are the connections. Corrupted connectors, frayed wires, or broken/cold solder joints. It's a terrible place for a clock, but at least there is one. Haha. Good you got it working, mine hasn't given me trouble yet.

 

mine goes out but then I hit it like the "Fonz" and it comes back on...

 

I just had to do that I started the truck and it didn't come back on I panicked for a second but I tapped it and it came back on

 

That's why I'm making mine into a voltmeter, I can't even see past the steering wheel to see it so meh, at least it will be something useful when I lean over to look at it.

 

Dont care for the clock much, i would like to see if anyone has put any thing else it it's place. Like remove the whole clock, put in a couple auxillary switches, or a phone mount, or something.

 

I have never seen a dumber place for a clock. What were they thinking? Maybe they forgot these trucks need a steering wheel when they designed the dash? Geeezze Toyota............

 

My clock location will end up being winch controls: a toggle switch to enable, a push buttons for in, and a push button for out.

 

I've always liked the little clock down there. I'm surprised how often I use it.

 

95-00 steering wheels were different and allowed you to see the clock from the driver's position




the 01-04 had a double connector steering wheel that blocked the view


the 01-04 inherited the 99-02 4Runner steering wheel but unlike the Tacoma the 4Runner had a center mounted clock in all models

 

Wow... I remember that clock!

 

https://www.paranoidfabrications.co...ma/products/1st-gen-tacoma-clock-switch-panel

i have their double din switch panel and really like it

 

I cant get my clock to work. Seems as though I have short in the wire somewhere or the connector. It will light up but as soon as I put it back together it goes out...

 

Thats what i was going to do until my clock magically fixed itself lol

 

Thanks for that. Ordered their scan gauge ashtray mount. Just today I was trying to figure where to mount it.

 

my truck came without a clock from the factory.
there is only a blank piece of plastic here.

also.. there is no ashtray

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-clock-is-gone.403051/

 

I put a volt-meter there long ago. My aftermarket radio has a clock. Now, if I can just figure out how to set the damn thing...

 

I have the '95-'00 style steering wheel and I still can't see the damn clock. The wiper control stalk is in the way. I would look at my touchscreen radio for the time but the location of the radio is so damn low the sun puts a glare on it and I can't see that either!

 

If you get the 01-04 Tacoma stalks that are up higher you will be able to see the clock