Overhead console w/temp and compass not working

Got into my truck today and noticed it was no longer working (no lights). My first guess is possibly a fuse. However, the map lights work fine. Anyone with some other insight? I'll check the fuses today when I get home.

05 DC TRD btw.

 

Mine is the same way, it was like that when I bought the truck off of a local. Not sure what the fix is. I asked the previous owner and he told me that it happened after a year of owning the truck, he said that he had it checked out by Toyota and that it would cost like $350 to fix. He didn't even tell me what would actually have to be replaced though. Im not sure if he is correct or not, he may even be making the entire thing up. But all in all I myself didn't think it was worth $350 to fix it. Not that big of a deal to me. However if anyone else has a fix, or any suggestions please let us know.
Let me know how it goes chief...

 

$350.00!!! WTF, I've seen the entire piece for sale on this very site for $150.00. Damn, I really like the outside temp feature, may have to look at replacing it.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/18497-overhead-console-fix.html

 

its an easy fix, should take no longer than 30 mins. take it out, solder the fuse and ur done

 

If you're too scared to do it yourself.. send it to me with $30. I'll do it for you.

 

great posts you guys....works like a charm...saves $$$$$