Intermittent problem with factory radio

Hi all. I am having a problem with the radio on my 2012 Taco where sometimes I get into my truck and the radio wont turn on and other times it works fine. Its been going on for about a year now and I haven't seen any patterns like only broken when raining, or hot etc. Seems completely random. Has anyone else experienced this problem? I am hoping it is a loose connection or something. I don't figure it is a fuse since those issues are usually not intermittent. thanks in advance for your help!

 

I have been having the same problem. I have a 2012 and I can't find a pattern as to when it will happen or what may be causing it. My problem presents itself a few different ways. Sometimes my display will go off but the radio is still on and I can't control anything on it. Other times the radio will be on and the the display dims so low that I can barely see it, but I can still control it. And I also experience what you have and it won't turn on at all. I have just lived with it. It doesn't happen all the time and I would say that the diming occurs the most. I don't have a solution and will probably just replace it with something aftermarket when it goes completely out or I can't live with it anymore.

 

Have either of you tried percussive maintenance????

Intermittent troubles are frequently wire related or inside the HU.

 

what is percussive maintenance?

 

I see now, I will try it

 

2014... different unit but the OEM head units in our Gen II's are know to have random problems. Shutting off, restarting, etc.
It's a feature!

 

Hit it.


Seriously, don't. There is likely a bad electrical connection somewhere.

 

This will fix all of your stereo problems:

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-0gj1yTqn7M9/car/carselector.aspx

 

Had the same problem with my head unit restarting, disconnecting from my phone, etc. 2014 TRD OR w/ Nav. Downloading and installing a software update from Toyota fixed the issue entirely.

 

I know this is an old thread, but i have a 2012 Prerunner with the exact same radio as the original poster with the exact same problem. Most common would be the screen flashing on and off for a few seconds usually right after i start it up and more noticibly on cold days. Now today the power went completely off. After checking all the fuses were fine, i angrily gave the power button a little kinetic adjustment with my knuckle and it works fine again....for now. I checked for software updates and it says there are no updates to this basic radio. Anyone know wth is wrong with these 2012-2015 radios?

 

Yeah, they’re 8-10 years old. Dirt, heat/thaw cycles and humidity are killers for electronics. www.Crutchfield.com will fix your issues.

 

What he said, eventually it'll get about anything electronics. I have a pair of nice old-ish Alpine decks I've moved between a few vehicles, and the one in my wife's car will occasionally glitch out for a sec when you hit a button.