Overhead Compass/Temp Fix

Just re solder it, should work perfect when there is a good solder bond.

 

Worth trying again, when mine was crapping out it did the same...didn't work until warm then intermittent then died completely.

 

I've had to re-solder mine twice.
It works ok now.

I'm wondering if the resistor gets so hot,
that it begins to liquefy the solder
causing an open.

Sounds like a question for Toyota...!!!

 

hello guys,i have the same problem on my 2008 taco preruner double cab,temperature display dosent work,ill tray to fix it the way you sed guys and i will let you know the results.

 

Worked like a champ and stupid simple to do. Great write up, as always this is the place for answers.

 

Hey Guys! Newb to the forum. Found this thread when I ran into the problem. Excellent write-up w/ pics.

New Soldering Kit = $8
How to solder video on Youtube (5 min of time) = $0
15 min of my time w/ this write-up = $0

A working temp/compass display without the dealer charging me an arm and a leg = Priceless

Thanks again!!

 

I wrote a snot-a-gram to Toyota Canada this morning describing this simple fix that their dealers want to rape us to repair. If I get an answer back from them I'll post it on here.

 

I can see the temperature again, Bert! I can see the temp-er-A-ture agaaiin!!


Once I got over my fear of breaking the console assembly to get it down, it was easy.

I think I finally found a cyber home I can be happy in...

Keep on Muddin' in the Free World!

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My temp./compass was flickering on and off for a few weeks and then it finally went out completely. I randomly came across this fix and decided i'd try it. I pulled it all apart and found one of the 510s completely shot up as if it were trying to jump off the board. I went and bought some soldering wire and soldered it back and it is once again fully functional. Thanks for the post. Saved lots of hassle and cash.

 

Thank you. Worked for me!

 

just did this and worked like a charm....those resistors are tiny...pictures are deceiving

 

Awesome fix! I guess I'm not the only one with this issue.

 

Temp/Compass been out for about 3 months, hubby took it down and looked at it, said "nothing wrong, call Toyota" - ha. Found this forum, researched it, printed fix off and hubby did it last night in under 15 minutes start to finish... and he fixed the unconnected bulb behind the AC/heat control. YOU ALL ROCK! Thanks for sharing

 

Yep, this works like a charm.

Milton

 

THANKS FOR THE FIX... Broken for over a yr... problem solved. Sharing with others

 

It worked on mine! Thanks!

 

First time poster here...been lurking on/off for awhile now. Found this post last year and put it in the back of mind. While cleaning the toolbox, I came across a piece of soldering wire wrapped around the soldering iron. Took about 10 minutes start to finish.....thanks guys, I won't get lost anymore!

 

Hey thanks for the tip. Mine stopped working two weeks after I bought my truck and Toyota told me it would be $1200 dollars to fix mine

 

great info

 

I was told mine wasn't covered under warrently, and it was going to cost $1200 to get a new one.