Overhead Compass/Temp Fix

Excellent Fix Saved me alot of $$$$ Thank You!!!

 

Same here. Fixed my 06 Taco in 20 minutes no problem w/ a soldering kit ($10 bucks from Walmart). Thanks!

 

I just bought a 2006 prerunner two weeks ago. I'm getting new tires tomorrow and the only other thing it needs is this fix you describe. I'm a little reluctant, but I want the temp and compass to work and I am certain it will be expensive if I take it to the dealer.

 

GES,

I bought my truck new, and this was the first thing to go wrong. I was just like you (reluctant to try it myself). I followed the directions with the great pics shown earlier on this thread. My 512 resistors looked fine when i took it apart, but i soldered it anyways. Then, everything was perfect again.

Trust me, I'm no mechanic. You can do it in 20 minutes. Just need a Phillips head, + tork bit (found easily), + soldering kit from Walmart, radioshak, etc.

 

Thanks for the information guys! Mine has been a PITA for a couple of weeks now, and sure enough one of the chip resistors had come loose from the circuit board. I soldered both sides up just in case. Works like a charm.

Tom

 

OK!! I just did the fix, 82 degrees in my garage tonight and the truck is facing west. Thanks everybody - very impressive!

 

Mine have been off for 3 months. After reading this we were excited about fixing it. The 510 was loose we find it bellow another part and it even fall to the floor. While soldering the other 510 got loose as well. We re did it and installed it and it didn't work.

Where I can find one?

Thanks,

Tacoma 2005

 

Previous posts seem to indicate this item may be a bit costly. You might try calling Dan at American Toyota 800-432-6668. Mention that you saw him on the "MUD" board.

Tom

 

SWEETNESS, just fixed mine after several months of it being broken.

My 510 was almost at 75 degree angle!! Went to Frys for a sldr gun (11.99) and a small coil of sldr(1.49).

Do check the other connections as the other 510 had a hairline fracture that I didnt see the first time. I actually thought it was dead, called the dealer and got quoted $814; then scrolled thru all the posts on the thread and read to check them all out
My solder job is hideous however

Thanks for a jolly good time and post



Suck it, dealership

 

You rock, good post. I just checked and sure enough, the resistor was hanging from one side.

Thanks!!

 

i finally fixed my temp/comp took me 4 times to get the soldering correct and only one of the sides was broken but did them on all sides. its works for now.

 

I had the same exact problem. Mine ahs been out for about 3 months. I read this post Friday and had it fixed in about 15 minutes Saturday. I couldn't believe how simple and easy the fix was. Thanks alot.

 

Fixed mine '06 and my buddies '05 last week.
Job was done in 1/2 hour.
Both worked fine and the Temp. was right.
Don't think toyota will put out a recall,
because it's not a 'Safety Issue'

 

Fixed mine. Nothing looked broken, but I just soldered all 4 connections anyways. Super easy! Thank you so much!

79 degrees - What a nice night!!

 

Just tried this and it worked like a charm! Thanks for the great write up!

 

hey! thanks for the great advice, mine looked fine but sure enough after doing one of the ugliest soldering jobs the earth has ever seen the compass and temp. guage worked fine! thanks again!

Cheers!

 

Just joined the site. I had a fender bender a few weeks ago and after getting that fixed and an unrelated dead battery, my compass/temp display is off... Sure hope this fixes it...If so I am going out to buy my self a new gun with the $900 I just saved .

Thanks

 

Wow! I haven't checked this thread in a while. Lots of affected people...

Glad we could help guys.

 

Anybody know the values of the 510 chips? One of mine is completely missing. I'm guessing thats the problem .

 

Give your console a good shake... any rattle?