Compass and temp readout - Page 2

bandit572 · #16 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 06:15 AM

Let me give you a link. Look all the way down and there are pics on how to fix this. It is the solder on the resistor 510.
I took mine down and resoldered it. Works fine now. It is real easy.

overhead console temp & compass, broken [archive]

MGH-PA · #17 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bandit572

Let me give you a link. Look all the way down and there are pics on how to fix this. It is the solder on the resistor 510.
I took mine down and resoldered it. Works fine now. It is real easy.

overhead console temp & compass, broken [archive]

Awesome! Mine JUST went out yesterday. There's no way I'm taking my truck to the dealer for something like this. I figured it could be fixed, the pics are perfect. I'll give it a try.

howardwaxman · #18 (**permalink**) 05-17-2008, 03:15 PM

Here's the very cheap solution:
Accessory Meter - Tacoma World Forums

I love these forums!! 1 hour of your labor and $0!!

Let us know if this works.

Wax

myron6 · #19 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 06:43 AM

Bandit572 has the solution the 510 resistor needed to be soldered in my truck works fine now. Easy fix, why Toyota doesn't use this repair is beyond me.

SuperBusa · #20 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by myron6

Bandit572 has the solution the 510 resistor needed to be soldered in my truck works fine now. Easy fix, why Toyota doesn't use this repair is beyond me.

More money in their pockets at $900 a pop for the temp/compass unit.

I have a 2005 Tacoma and the temp/compass unit is still working fine. It doesn't get very hot here, so maybe that's why. I'm wondering if the resistor solder fails more on truck in very hot climates?

palomino · #21 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008, 09:05 PM

my compass/temp readout just crapped the bed at 43k miles or so. i'm in Texas. i'm sure the brutal heat had something to do with it, but what a junk part. i have the extended warranty so i'll see what the dealer says.

otherwise i'll get the solder gun out and give it a whirl.

2005 Tacoma DC SB Sport

joliet jake · #22 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 10:18 PM

Well, guys and gals, I guess this will be pretty much a "common" problem. My 06 DC sport w/ 45K on the odo, compass and temp display just went dead. I'll be pulling it out this weekend to try the solder fix. It's always something. Thanks for all the good info. on this thread.

As usual-- great advise-- problem resolved. Suggest anyone with this issue, try this fix first. Took about 1/2hr. No cost except my time. This forum is a great source of knowledge. To all-- please keep up the great work. Thanks