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sun visor fix

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Slick-Willie, Jul 3, 2015.

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  1. Jul 21, 2015 at 6:14 AM
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    PeachEater81

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    Fixed mine last night thanks to this thread. I used metal zip ties.
     
    PeachEater81, Jul 21, 2015
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  2. Jul 21, 2015 at 6:25 AM
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    "Metal" zip ties .... can you post a link or a pic?? Never seen one. Intriguing..
     
    Canufixit, Jul 21, 2015
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  3. Sep 28, 2015 at 1:22 PM
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    I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM!!! FREAKING ANNOYING! might try the magnet route...stay tuned
     
    jayb1rd, Sep 28, 2015
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  4. Sep 28, 2015 at 2:41 PM
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  5. Sep 28, 2015 at 5:57 PM
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    I took mine off and threw it away lol
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2015 at 6:50 AM
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    I just thought about a hose clamp, that might be a good way to get it real tight
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2015 at 3:40 PM
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    I got them at Home Depot. Neodymium magnets would be nice too.
     
    PeachEater81, Oct 1, 2015
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  8. Jan 19, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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    I used a nylon zip tie and it seems to have worked for me so far.
     
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  9. Jan 19, 2016 at 9:16 PM
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    Bit of a thread rival going on here I see. I don't have this problem but what about a short stout self-tapping screw into the headrest, then a magnet you can adhere (superglue, hot glue?) onto the top side of the shade to act as sort of a strike plate. When up, magnet on screw head. Easy enough to drop down if you need the shade.

    I's go to the dealer to complain on a new vehicle, but on an older one, it seems like a simple and clean fix that still allows function.
     
    neverstuck, Jan 19, 2016
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  10. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    IMG_1396.jpg IMG_1396.jpg IMG_1397.jpg Thanks for the great idea to use a stick. I tried hot glue to rejoin the broken plastic piece with no luck, so rooting around my garage I found clips used to mount vertical blinds. With the stick as inspiration I bent the clip to perform the same function. So far so good.IMG_1396.jpg
     
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  11. Jul 11, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    IMG_4950.jpg If you get Velcro (sticky part)and wrap it around the shaft that goes into the visor. Shove visor back into shaft. It will hold nicely for you.
     
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  12. Jul 16, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    I just did that... didn't fix the problem for me at all.
     
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  13. Jul 16, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    Looks normal now. If it Falls off, do it again.
     
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  14. Jul 16, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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    Maybe try to wrap some electrical tape around the plastic part on the visor and see if adding some bulk to it will help it hold better in the clip that's on the headliner? If it doesn't work you can just take it off and try something else. If it does work it may be something you have to do periodically if the tape starts to wear thin.
     
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  15. Jul 16, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    How do you even break the visor?
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2017 at 10:06 AM
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    Mine keeps falling. I'll try this fix. Hopefully it will stay in place!!
     
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  17. Jul 17, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    :popcorn:........sub'd
     
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  18. Jul 17, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    Me too ....... LOL
     
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  19. Jul 26, 2017 at 6:33 PM
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    So yesterday I cut the cloth open, drilled two sets of holes, ran zip ties thru and tightened them up... works like new. The plastic had actually separated which means the spring clip thing couldn't do it's job. So now the zip ties keep it closed tight. If they fail I'll figure something else out.
     
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  20. Aug 13, 2017 at 7:10 AM
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    I leave mine down all the time..:rolleyes: i like short windshield like a chopped hotrod :anonymous:

    Wife's civic has issues may have to try some of these fixes...
     
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