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Screen in dash died 2020

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sivill, Jan 19, 2020.

  1. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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    sivill

    sivill [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have 1100 miles on my truck I started it up this morning and the center info screen is dead it's crazy colored and you cant read it.

    Is this a common issue or do I just have to worsr car luck known to man
     
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  2. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:18 PM
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    Things break, thats why you have a warranty. Ring up the dealer and get them to fix it.
     
  3. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:20 PM
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    Sigh. I just went through two lemons. But you are not wrong.
     
  4. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    Dont worry, you dont have a lemon this time. Sometimes electrical things can have glitches that corrupt the programming, these radios are getting more and more complicated so issues will come up.
     
  5. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:29 PM
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    Agree with this.

    Being Sunday I would disconnect battery wait a few and retry. But that is not necessarily the best thing for keeping evidence nor if hard failure change anything
     
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  6. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    Not a common issue based on the unscientific reporting on this forum. Just take it to a dealer for warranty repair. If it happens intermittently, take a video of it if you can, in case it magically fixes itself when you get to the dealer.
    I @sivill meant the small screen in the gauge cluster?
     
  7. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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    Man that sucks. First I've heard of this issue.
     
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  8. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    friend of mine had his screen go out on his new 2019 4runner it happens.
    I had a screen go out on my hemi
     
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  9. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:47 PM
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    3rd gens.. amiright??

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:48 PM
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    Mine died in the first week of ownership as was replaced under warrant. New screen has been trouble-free. Display screens are difficult to manufacture, which is why you have infant mortality on TVs and Computer monitors as well. If they are going to die, it’s usually in the first couple days or weeks. If they survive that, they are typically good for a long time.

    Toyota would not be manufacturing the screen. It’s a vendor part likely made by Toshiba, Panasonic, etc.
     
  11. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:50 PM
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    No. Any vehicle can have a few electronic problems right from the dealer. Heck, the 90’s Runners left the dealer with blown head gaskets. Shitboxes right off the lot.
     
  12. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:51 PM
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    Derp, I forget there is a screen there. But same response either way :)
     
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    Agreed. But. Only early 90's 4runners. 2nd gen with the 3.slow.
     
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    Yes. The ones before they started working more closely with USA to figure out how to make decent engines.
     
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    Toyota's break early or real late. You're good.
     
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    I know right? OP now has to stare at the analog gauges like the 1.6 million luddites who bought 2nd gens. Unacceptable! :p
     
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    Let me get a picture for you guys
     
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    Shit happens, warranty has you covered.
     
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