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Overhead Compass/Temp Fix

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by misc, Nov 9, 2008.

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  1. Dec 11, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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    TacomaCowboy

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  2. Dec 14, 2011 at 6:34 PM
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    Im glad im not the only one who didnt even realize they had an overhead temp/compass display!

    i bought the truck used and didnt even realize there was an overhead temp or compass until i was browsing this site! it was broken when i bought it and i didnt even notice!

    sure enough it worked for me, chalk me up as another happy tacoma owner! Thanks TW for all the help! Love my tacoma even more now!
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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    And why did i not see this before?! These pics would have helped tremendously!! (Although i figured it out, but still....)

    The pictures on the front page dont come up for me, is this happening to anyone else?

    Can a mod somehow put these pics on the front page too?



     
    HumboldtReign, Dec 14, 2011
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  4. Dec 14, 2011 at 10:03 PM
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    Me too...

    Fix works great though.
     
    TheDan, Dec 14, 2011
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  5. Dec 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM
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    So .... I need to learn to solder because I'm pretty sure that was the worst looking solder anyone's ever seen. At one point I had both resistors connected. Luckily it came out okay. Fixed! :cheers:
     
    Krusey1011, Dec 15, 2011
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  6. Dec 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM
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    nice-
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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    I may be totally off the mark but what if the mirror contains the unit and it just plugs in? is there a fix for that one?
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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    Sounds like it may be an aftermarket mirror. Can you take a picture for us to see?
     
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  9. Dec 17, 2011 at 7:13 PM
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    I just fixed the display today after waiting a little bit for the resistors to show up. I took mine apart to find that not only was the solder on the lower one cracked, but the top resistor was MIA......For soldering the first time ever I think I did an alright job! Even better, the display works now! :D
     
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  10. Dec 18, 2011 at 6:27 AM
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    I don't think so, The console that comes down has two compartments. One is for the sun glasses and one in for a garage door opener. I'm sorry no pic is available. However you may be right if wiring plug in harnesses for temp/compass are installed in all Tacomas. I have never owned one before...Thank you!
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM
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    Just did this. Super easy. Thanks for the write up.
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2011 at 3:00 PM
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    After being out for 2+ years I finally fix mine lol

    Do we have to re-calibrate the compass?

    EDIT x10000000 on super easy. All together took about 10 mins(taking it apart, soldering, testing to make sure it works, putting it back together). 1st time soldering for me as well :)
     
    JoeTacoma02, Dec 20, 2011
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  13. Dec 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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    My Temp started displaying "---" a few weeks ago, but it seems that everyone that is having a problem here, its not displaying anything at all?

    I took mine apart today, to make sure the resistors are soldered well.
    ahhhhhhhhh, mine looks NOTHING like all the ones in the photos here.
    So I have no idea where to even begin.
    I have a 2011, NOT white gauges.
    [​IMG]
     
    jtice, Dec 20, 2011
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  14. Dec 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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    If it's a 2011 why not take it in since it's still covered under warranty :confused:
     
    JoeTacoma02, Dec 20, 2011
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  15. Dec 20, 2011 at 5:04 PM
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    I am taking it in for its first service first of the year and will be telling them about this.
    But I cant leave anything alone, so I thought I would try to fix it myself.
    Seems it would have been an easy fix, IF mine was the same as everyone elses.
     
    jtice, Dec 20, 2011
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  16. Dec 20, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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    My buddy has an 06 Taco that had this problem. We did this fix and it worked great! He owes me lots of beer now.
     
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  17. Dec 21, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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    No you don't have to, but by disconnecting from the batter it gets reset to the default VAR (who knows what that is...). It only takes about 20 seconds to set it to your VAR region code. Refer to the photo I posted in this thread (last photo in the series). Glad you finally got it fixed! :D
     
    KitkatJohn, Dec 21, 2011
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  18. Dec 23, 2011 at 2:02 AM
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    My VAR was set at 8 lol set back at 4 now. Thanks!
     
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  19. Dec 25, 2011 at 9:55 PM
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    This fix worked like a charm! My soldering looks like crap, but who cares, can't see em anyways.
     
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  20. Dec 25, 2011 at 10:19 PM
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    This fix was not applicable to me unfortunately, the 510's were intact. There was a black mark in the corner of the screen. Where can I get a new screen? Can I fix this?
     
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