Radio shuts itself off!

Are any of these radio problems on the JBL radio? Thanks.

 

Here is the only TSB for an 09 JBL system so far.


http://www.scribd.com/doc/15646821/TSB016409?secret_password=qbseva5m4d6kofiqre

 

Is there an actual TSB number for this problem, or are you guys just mentioning the problem at the dealer. Reason I ask is because mine rarely flickers or shuts off, so I will probably wont be able to show them the problem and I don't want to get any crap from them.

 

Thanks for posting.

 

Add me to the list. 3 weeks behind on back orders as well.

 

Have 1000 miles on my truck and i'm having the same issue will call dealer tomorrow.

 

The issues with the radio continue, occassionaly the volume on the head unit will not work but the steering wheel control will. The tune knob which controls the bass, treble, fade, and balance functions does the same thing. Time for the Alpine purchase.

 

I went by the dealership today for something and mentioned the crazy radio situation in my truck. Of course he says he has to test it to reproduce the problem. I tell him it is such a sporadic thing and good luck to get it to do it. Nothing was found while they looked at it so...

It is not to bad, just really annoying when it does happen.

 

Old Soul,

Can't believe they didn't just order you a replacement. This was a common issue so much that the dealership I took it to didn't even bother to reproduce it. They just ordered me a radio and told me they'd call me when it came in. Unfortunately, it's on backorder until June 21-29.

 

Just an update guys.......

I got a call this morning that my new radio just came. Hung up the phone and went straight down to get it installed. The new radio knob feels more stiffer and more durable. Total wait time on the back order was 20 days.

 

My 2009 Tacoma stock unit has the same problem, sometime the volume knob stops working. I had to wiggle it a little and then it starts working again. This is the worse stock stereo I have ever experienced. The AUX input volume is way too low. I have to crank the volume to MAX to get a good loudness for my MP3 player. And the sound quality is really poor. There's no separate controls for the subwoofer, which my Scion stock unit has. Does anyone know who makes this piece of crap for the Tacoma?

I'm not gonna bother bring it in for replacement. I'm just gonna put up with it until I find an aftermarket unit that I like.

 

I'll call next time and complain about the radio. If Fred Anderson Toyota won't fix it I'll go to another dealer, right now it is not that bad just a small annoyance but I'll be motivated to do something about it before warranty runs out.

I found that setting the ASL to high helped with the ipod - aux plug in music experience. If you push the right side button in, ( the tune button ) you will be able to adjust the ASL setting. The Low setting (sub woofer control setting) is also accessed through pushing the tune button. I quit using the aux and figured out how to burn mp3 cds with itunes. The mp3 cds sound quality is way better than the aux input

 

So my service center is being a pain in the a$$. I drive almost two hours to get there only to be told they don't have a tech on that can instal a replacement deck. I restrained myself from losing it, and just asked for the parts and I would do it myself. The service writter said they can't do that because they won't get their labour reimbursement from toyota. At that point I left the office went outside and wrote an email to toyota Canada... I'm not suprised by the lac of response from them. Love the truck and if this is the only problem I have I will be thrilled, but I certainly won't be going back to downtown toyota in Vancouver.

 

Honestly, I can't tell any difference between the 3 ASL settings, going from low to mid to high has little to no affect to my ears.

The thing I don't get is they have a pretty good stereo unit on the Scion, why can't they just bring that over to the Tacoma?

 

you are right. the asl does not have much affect through the aux input, just helps a little. I have found also that anything downloaded at less than 320 kbs starts to sound worse and worse the more it is compressed. I found some wav files on the computer and put them on the itouch and they sound good through the aux in the truck

 

Bought my 09 Dbl cab in December, radio was non-op on hot days, (that happens in CA in Feb.) had it replaced but I guess I was one of the first in my area and got the same production run since it is now coming on by itself and the display is gone sometimes. Really great to know that a 30K truck comes with a $30 stereo. Have a second one on back order now and I'm sure I will get a refurbed unit NOT a new one. Lots of cheap plastic around the glove box will break soon, too.


New replacement is working fine for now!!!

 

Bought my 09 Access cab in March, non-JBL stock radio just started turning itself off this week. Happens more often when it's hot. Think I'd rather just replace the head unit with an aftermarket one and add an amp and sub since it isn't that great anyway. No point in taking it back to the dealer and wasting my time.

 

I notice you are in Raleigh NC. I went to Fred Anderson and mentioned the radio and they tried to reproduce the problem, which did not happen... so if your radio is not acting up when you pull in the lot don't waste your time. I may stop by Marc Jacobson when I am over in Chapel hill and see if the will get a new one for me.

 

With the heat, it's a daily deal with the radio shutting off, on etc. Called the dealer from whom I have bought 3! NEW Toyotas and explained the problem and they said bring it in so they could check it out! I said that's a waste of time as it only does it when it feels like it and I was not interested in driving all the way out there to have them tell me it's fine, just order me a new unit and call me when it arrives. They said sorry, that was the deal. I called 1800GOTOYOTA and filed a complaint about this issue and was told the dealer would be contacting me as well as a customer service rep to make me happy. We'll see. Keep you posted.

 

I am now in the habit of giving the dashboard above the radio a good whop to help it get its s#*t together. seems to be working so far for minor lapses of time