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Radio turns on and off randomly

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by knottyrope, Jan 2, 2019.

  1. Apr 29, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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    ~V~

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    Which power relay are you referring to?
    Thank you for replying btw
     
  2. Apr 30, 2024 at 3:00 AM
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    They were internal problems. Failure rate was over 98% on the radios for a few years.
    It got so bad when they said they had a radio problem I wouldn’t even bring it in the shop. I’d just order a radio.

    At first glance you have a non radio issue as you have other components being affected..
     
  3. May 6, 2024 at 12:32 PM
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    the one for the cig lighter, the contacts were worn down from use
     
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  4. May 6, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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    Thank you so much, I got it figured out. Your comment was thebobky one that helped me.
     
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  5. May 8, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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    glad to have been able to give back some help
     
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  6. May 8, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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    Mine does this in the wintertime every year when it gets really cold. I'm long overdue for a complete radio upgrade.
     
  7. May 8, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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    Mine is the same way.
     
  8. Mar 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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    I seem to be having the same issue my after market radio will turn off randomly and my watch next to the emergency light button along with it. It gets frustrating haven’t had the time to dissect it was hoping someone here would have a solution
     
  9. Mar 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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    Looks like yours may be the same relay that @knottyrope mentioned.
     
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