How to Fix a Toyota Tacoma Temperature Display // Simple fix, check this before buying new

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How to fix your Generation 2 Toyota Tacoma Overhead Compass and Temperature and Direction Display. Don't take it in or buy new until you check this!
8 out of 10 people have this go wrong with their unit, so it's worth a try. It's a simple ~10min fix. All you need is a Phillips Screw Driver, T10 Torx Screw Driver, Multi Meter and a small Soldering Gun.
www.amazon.ca/CHANNELLOCK-T10-Torx-Set/dp/B00YGINM5C/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=torx%2Bt10&qid=1588045478&sr=8-5&th=1
(Do not use a "big" soldering/wood burning gun. You will fry the components with that!)
Basic Soldering gun: www.amazon.ca/Soldering-Upgraded-Adjustable-Temperature-Rarlight/dp/B07RLM4M97/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1BXD18VYHGUST&keywords=soldering+gun+kit&qid=1588045214&sprefix=solereing+%2Caps%2C316&sr=8-3
Better Soldering station: www.amazon.ca/Vastar-Soldering-Iron-Anti-Static-Off/dp/B07RZV2DW8/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1BXD18VYHGUST&keywords=soldering+gun+kit&qid=1588045258&sprefix=solereing+%2Caps%2C316&sr=8-14
Quality soldering station: www.amazon.ca/FX888D-29BY-Digital-Soldering-Station-FX-888D/dp/B00NF2Q8N8/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=soldering+gun+kit+hakko&qid=1588045391&sr=8-2
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@mikef5195 6 лет назад

Thank u so much! I`ve had my Tacoma 3 years now, no display...couldn`t even get the overhead panel down(didn`t know about the clips) I resoldered both the 51 ohm resistors(510`s - 3rd digit tells how many zero`s after first 2 digits) and IT WORKS... MAN, I LOVE THE INTERNET Thank you again!

@hectorsolano4706 4 года назад

I did mine It’s so freaking easy .Cost only $10 to fix it . I bought soldering gun at harbor freight store and boom It works . Thanks for the vídeo.

@CaPoNRiCoNTtTt 5 лет назад

Mike, I cannot thank you enough for this video! It always feels like a true upgrade to the vehicle when I can do these things myself, and it's thanks to people like you from making these videos.

@jarredap 10 лет назад

I can't believe I waited a year for this fix! Thank you for the info. Turns out one of my resistors had simply fallen off and was loose in the plastic. Luckily I found it. The other one was soldered on extremely crooked. Clearly their PCB manufacturers did these parts rather quickly if everyone is having this same problem. Thanks again!

@dnapper 12 лет назад

Thanks. Just the board was almost $200. This fix took me 15 minutes from start to finish and it works.

@kpeebles1 11 лет назад

Hey Mike, This world needs more guy's like you in it. This fix solved my problem, and the video was very clear and straight forward . Thanks alot

@MikeFreda 11 лет назад

Great! Mine stopped working for almost a year. While it was in for servicing they wanted huge coin to replace the unit. I looked on a few Toyota forums and a few people had described what the issue could be a. I took it apart and my 510 resistors weren't off.. but the solder joints were "cold" Re-flowing the joint fixed my issue. I was PO'd that the dealer wanted so much a simple fix.. I made the video!

@rickn8115 3 года назад

Just yesterday, Avondale Toyota in Phoenix, AZ quoted $843.43 to fix this. Said it was "INTERNAL FAILURE IN OVER-HEAD COMPASS/TEMP MODULE" which is probably what the vehicle diagnostics told them. After watching this, and other, videos, I am going to tackle it myself. If it still doesn't work I will be in the same boat I have been in for a year. Nothing lost, or spent! The frustrating part is that the dealership didn't even bother to try and fix it. Plug and play is their only option.

@MikeFreda 3 года назад

Yes, I've heard this before but that is very costly! Unfortunately, this is a known issue for Toyota and since the Tech's don't really have official training in soldering on printed circuit boards they are instructed just to replace the entire board... and the resistors may pop again (mine did) This covers the Tech and the Dealership from any warranty issues.

@VonSpud 4 года назад

Did this fix a week ago for a customer (Home PC repair biz) Did not find out the part replacement was $1200 until after I completed resoldering the 510 resistor. Was good to see the display spark up after we pit it back in his truck.

@NC_RC_Crawlers 12 лет назад

My temp gauge gave out a week ago. I have 116,000 miles on her and just as you said my bottom 510 resistor was hanging down slightly once I took it apart. I solderer it back on and put it back together. I had to add a little solder to it but it works perfect!!! Thanks man. Much love in the USA!!! My Toyota Tacoma is the best vehicle I have ever own and its Toyota owners like you that help us carry on and not spend a fortune. you sir are my hero. take care.

@hughdman 7 лет назад

It worked like a charm, twice! I've owned the truck for six years and the temp./cmpass this was dark. After about three year I started googling tacoma thermometer compass and found that I already had one- it was just dead. I fixed it then, and again now three years later. Thanks!!!

@MavericAvi8or 12 лет назад

Thanks Mike - We were driving home tonight and the temp gauge/compass was dead. My heart sank imagining the 4 figure cost to get this replaced. Yours was the second vidoe I saw on RU-vid. When I opened up my gauge one of the 510 resistors was tombstoned with a tiny thread of solder connecting it. I reflowed the joints on both resistors and it's fixed the temp gauge! Thanks Mate - really appreciate your video!

@arlentofslie4204 5 лет назад

Followed your tutorial and found and repaired exactly what you showed. Thank you. It's working great now.

@finaqua76 11 лет назад

Worked like a charm. Thermostat had not worked in years, after the dealer wanted $300 I just considered it a loss. You are the man, thanks Mike!!!

@thetubelaboratory 9 лет назад

Its a passion that i cannot let go of too. fixing the display should be easy as pie. thnx for the tutorial!

@MikeFreda 11 лет назад

Great news! I haven't look at the circuit closely but I suspect those resistors are part of the power supply circuit. They appear to get VERY hot and can't dissipate the heat due to being undersized and not in a ventilated area. They get so hot they crack/blow/pop off. For a permanent fix I would swap it out for larger resistors.

@brando6090 10 лет назад

Thanks so much! I have literally put off fixing this because i thought it was going to be a pain. Had it working in 5 minutes. Thank you!

@dajakeman 11 лет назад

Thank you Mike! I just fixed my 2008 Tacoma, sure enough one of the 510's had a hairline crack underneath the solder, could only see under a magnifying glass. I did the refloat on the solder and it's working again. Thanks for saving us money.

@LClocalhistorian 9 лет назад

Did the repair after watching this video. I ordered the soldering gun for 15.00 from Amazon...total time from taking out first screw, soldering, to putting in last screw prob 45 minutes and that is taking my time because it was my first time soldering. If it is out this almost certainly will fix it. Thanks for the video.

@alfredeisenberg 10 лет назад

saw this and another video on youtube after dealer said $275 labor and parts. Found the part for $100 or so somewhere, but it only cost me $15 for a soldering iron and fixed this in just a few minutes, AWESOME! THANKS!

@hawaiibirds 6 лет назад

Thanks a lot for this video. I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 quad cab. The temp/compass indicator stopped working over a year ago. I didn't want to pay an excessive amount to have it repaired so I just lived with the inconvenience until I found your video. I decided to give it a try. I found that one of my 510 resistors was missing and the one next to it attached by only one end (the same ones in your video). Couldn't find a reasonably priced flat plate resistor so I ordered 51 ohm barrel type resistors that have wires on both ends. Soldered them in place and put it back together. It works great!!! The only down side is that the smallest package of 51 ohm resistors I could get via Amazon contained 100 for about $4. Now, I have 98 extras.

@janosbalassa3614 10 лет назад

Hey Mike, I could not even begin to remove the instrument, never mind fixing it, without your video. One of my resistors completely fell off. Luckily I did find it, soldered it and working again. I wonder why Toyota makes it so cheap, maybe helping out the dealership? Its a shame on big corporations! But thank God we have people like you wiling to share your knowledge, and talent. This is the way to fight back. Thanks so much,as a retired person I could never afford to fix it. Thank you Mike May God help you every step of the way. John Balasa from Virginia

@janosbalassa3614 10 лет назад

Why you don't show the letter to the end?

@mkymsehi 10 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Fixed my Tacoma temp gauge and compass.

@johngibson3594 2 года назад

for some reason these boards fail quality must be poor. i cant tell you how many issues i have fixed like this. i was glad to see that was all that needed, finding the video telling you where to look is great. thanks for posting this video it was nice to know exactly where to look. i always google things like this and was glad to find more than one video it truly is a quick fix.

@CoconutCount 11 лет назад

Oh boy!!!! because of you and this video I now have my display running again!!! Thanks so much for contributing your knowledge to the rest of us! Now if you could only find a way to easily hook my hood scoop directly to my air box......... Thanks again!

@stettan1754 10 лет назад

Dang...I'm glad I search for this topic! Thanks a bunch, buddy!

@tgough59 11 лет назад

Thanks Mr.Mike!! Mine stopped working a few weeks ago. Found your video, took the unit out, and the "ole 510" chip was completely off , found it in the bottom of the housing, lined it up where it was originally situated, hit it with solder, hooked it up and it seems to work fine....YA!!!

@kssoonerLT 9 лет назад

Just fixed my temp display by soldering the 510 resistor. Thanks for the video!

@jorgeargueta9301 2 года назад

Wow! I just bought a 2008 taco and repair the 510 resistors as you showed in the video! Thank you a lot!!!

@MikeFreda 2 года назад

Awesome. Glad it worked out for you.

@dougking8861 10 лет назад

Thank You! Re-floated the soldier on both ends of the two 510 resistors with an addition small amount of soldier at the time of heating/re-floating, works great. Thanks Again!

@clayrichardson1839 8 лет назад

Just wanted to say thanks. Took me all of 10 minutes to remove, spot problem, fix & re-install. How did we ever survive without the compass & outside temp gauge?

@Longhorn7007 9 лет назад

GREAT instructions, easy to do!!! Saved me time and money, many thanks!.. The display board I pulled out had a resistor labeled 510 on the bottom right, the one right above it was white with no numbers. It appeared to be the one that was loose on one side, but to be safe I soldered both sides of both resistors, plugged it back in an worked perfectly...tks agains

@georgegorospe4165 11 лет назад

I just fixed my temp screen thanks to your video! thank you!

@johnmalendes3699 5 лет назад

that was the best info ..it took as long as it took for the iron to heat up ...Thanks a lot

@D21403 7 лет назад

Good Video mine was hanging by one leg, soldered it and other three legs and it worked. Thanks.

@melgibsonfan9082 11 лет назад

Thanks Mike, just pulled mine out and rubbed the soldering gun against the contacts on the resistors and it works perfect now! '06 Tacoma here. If you think you are too dumb to do this, you can. Pay $15 for a soldering iron and save yourself the cash and time of taking it into a shop.

@jerryfein7197 9 лет назад

You're freaking awesome. Just bought a used '08 Tacoma and that gauge appears to be the only thing wrong, but not anymore... Love to cheat the dealer out of money. Was able to see the bad solder joint under a microscope so only needed to float out one joint. Had all the needed gear so cost; zero. Thanks so much!

@timfowler33 8 лет назад

Appreciate the post. Fixed my 07 Tacoma in no time. Cheers.

@luisito6972 11 лет назад

Thanks man ... I didn't know how to fix mine till I watched ur video. Now is fix. Thanks bro!!!!

@tbond1007 9 лет назад

This temp and direction sensor is the same as in the Ford Explorers, I'm going to say year mod 2000, and back, maybe some later models not sure..I fixed mine 3 times before I saw this video, but, your right on Mike. I'm going to the electronic parts store and get a new resister to replace this one. Wonderful job on the video.

@johnmorris8626 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video. I was able to fix my accessory meter in about 15 minutes. If I can do it, anyone can. Just need a soldering iron, solder, flux, and a shot of courage.

@jamesduguid8531 10 лет назад

It Works! 5 bucks for a harbor freight soldering iron and this video. Couldn't believe it could be that resistor you showed. But it sure was. Great video, thanks

@JVemt 11 лет назад

It took me forever to get around to it, but it works! Quick say fix even for a beginner that has never used a soldering iron before. Thanks :)

@ajabramavage4235 10 лет назад

thanks so much just did mine it worked. the 510 things looked fine but it works now

@tomn7829 2 года назад

I just wanted to thankyou for the video . It showed me what I needed to know and allowed me to do it myself. Thankyou.

@MikeFreda 2 года назад

You’re welcome, glad it helped!

@FrankHurtAuto 12 лет назад

Sir, you have just saved me $300. Thank you

@amandaemccosh368 11 лет назад

Great advice! I was able to fix mine with a little solder!

@circularpizzabox2134 9 лет назад

I can't solder worth shit, and I just fixed my compass in less than 15 minutes. Used my multimeter, which showed two reading 0 ohms, 2 "510" resistors with cracked solder connections was the culprit. I used a cheap Harbor freight soldering iron i've had forever, which did the trick just fine. Thank you for this video, this saved me $300

@felipemorales3294 10 лет назад

Thanks, your video is very useful, I already fixed the display of my Tacoma 06.

@gdhebdbdhdh4718 6 лет назад

Works, thanks, took me 5 min to fix it

@24jbrian 12 лет назад

Thanks Mike for that, is was really easy and I knew exactly which 510 resister it was that was disconnected because it was sticking up right off the circuit board.

@johnmcdaniels83 10 лет назад

Wow, my display has been out for several years. Looked into having it fixed and I laughed at the cost. This video worked out for me and I'm terrible at soldering. Thanks for the help.

@akessel1956 10 лет назад

It works! I floated a little extra solder at the ends of the 510 resistors. Don't you love when a 5 cent part takes down something like this. I assume this means the resistor gets hot though. One of my resistors as soon as I heated the other end just fell off, there was hardly and solder on that end. so hopefully more about shitty soldering and not about a perpetual problem.. I like knowing the outside temp!

@Nck_134 11 лет назад

Just fixed it right now thank you for the info keep it up

@phoxrides 11 лет назад

Great video. Thanks for taking the time!

@jon0420 4 года назад

You saved me $200! Thank you so much

@Tenchi1975 11 лет назад

Yes it worked!!! Thanx Mike!! Lucky for me I know how to solder and I just have to buy a T10 Torx Screw just under $7.00......

@SharonCrider 11 лет назад

Toyota Dealership charged me $50 to tell me it was broken! Duh..I told them that and that there was a loose connection before they touched it...then they told me $289 to replace the unit! I knew there was stuff online about this, how come the Toyota dealer doesn't seem to know what is wrong?? RIP OFF!! Thanks for the info on the repairs guys!!! Now if I could only solder...

@ZubinParakh 4 года назад

Just fixed my 08 Tacoma and I’m an amateur, thanks for the fix!

@MikeFreda 4 года назад

You're welcome! Glad my video helped you out! Cheers!

@somedudeus 8 лет назад

Yes! Just fixed mine. Thanks!

@joshuatesta4846 4 года назад

Super helpful, saved me $120.00.... thank you!

@charlesgreco5559 7 лет назад

Thanks.....tomorrow I'm gonna give it a try.

@yellowmengroup1991 2 года назад

Worked like a charm thanks a lot!

@MikeFreda 2 года назад

You're welcome, glad it worked out for you!

@dragon887 10 лет назад

Totally worked, you rock !

@lundij 8 лет назад

Very easy fix. Thanks.

@beauvanzante8326 4 года назад

This was helpful! Fixed mine! Guessing the years of heat are not good on that solder joint.

@MikeFreda 4 года назад

Great the hear! Yes, the location of the unit and I feel that those resistors are undersized for that application.

@tonman4000 12 лет назад

Thanks Mike my temp gauge also stopped working, i looked it up on Google and saw your video, i took it down according to your video, soldered it and BANG it worked. :D As i took it down i was thinking that maybe this malfunction is due to moisture since the electronic board is rite against the roof and no insulation. (just a thought) THANKS

@jackwheeler6182 7 лет назад

awesome!! worked and quick fix

@glenheinz1275 10 лет назад

Thank You that worked for me. Yep, that was the problem.

@battlefield05 10 лет назад

thanks for the video. is a easy fix!

@JJGNEBRASKA 9 лет назад

Thanks for the info. We just fixed my son in-laws truck, he is real happy and glad not to pay Toyota the big bucks for them to fix it.

@steventhomas09 12 лет назад

Thank you!.....just saved me some money!!

@jmelohio 11 лет назад

This is a good video. I've had the same problem and have fixed it. Those "510" ohm resistors get too hot. I am thinking about replacing for "barrel" type resistors next time. Seems other manufacturers such as Ford use the same type or brand of LED display and have the same issue. They should engineer these better. It's still cheaper to fix yourself than going to the dealer, at least on the display issue.

@dworthington59 11 лет назад

Another success here! This is one of those nagging things that goes wrong but isn't quite annoying enough to deal with - until now. As soon as I saw your video, I thought, "I could do that". Be sure to keep track of the two little snap clips. BTW, how did you know which resistors to target? Thanks Mike.

@tab5812 5 лет назад

Thanks dude!

@elmer774 11 лет назад

thank you just saved me some money.

@deannicholas7673 9 лет назад

I owe you mate! $30 on a soldering iron and fixed it! Been driving me crazy for months

@1903A3shooter 8 лет назад

Reflow is a better term, thanks for taking the time to post. where do you get the parts for the tube amps. W4GSM

@COGsoldierDelta 11 лет назад

Mine went out about a year ago. Haven't taken the time to fix. Gonna try this out.

@stevemaiolini3871 5 лет назад

Thanks Mike.

@HDsagl 3 года назад

Success! Thank you!

@docteroperation 10 месяцев назад

Amazing. Fixed it!

@MikeFreda 10 месяцев назад

Glad it helped! Cheers.

@eyesky6809 Год назад

Thanks Mike. Mine went out years ago on my 2005. I re-soldered it and just recently it is going out again.

@MikeFreda Год назад

You’re welcome. I had to do mine twice. The first time it held for a year and went out. The second time I added more solder and it is still working. Been roughly 8 years now and still holding.

@eyesky6809 Год назад

@@MikeFreda So I just pulled it out and it’s the OTHER 510 resistor. It just totally broke off just like the last one.

@abernale 12 лет назад

Thank you, sir!

@subhunter808 11 лет назад

It worked! It's like a whole new truck! lol

@joshziegler4486 10 месяцев назад

Appreciate it man saved me $100

@MikeFreda 10 месяцев назад

You’re welcome. Cheers.

@theresanguyen8734 6 лет назад

where do I buy the 510 resistors? Mine don't work, I think. Thank you . Send me the website to buy them

@stevedelange5807 Год назад

BrUthA , thanks for the heads up 👍

@MikeFreda Год назад

You bet, cheers.

@michaelcinzano3715 7 лет назад

Just purchased a used 2007 Tacoma double cab and the compass wasn't working. I followed the instructions on the video and ended up putting new soldering over the transistors. Problem solved! Thanks!

@tommorgan888 10 лет назад

Dead on perfect. Did the same in my 2006 and it lit up!

@chadtran9658 12 лет назад

After a year, I had to re-solder this again this morning. The resistors get over heat over due to a design flaw. Time to turn this feature off!

@yofullcoolchillout 10 лет назад

I just removed mine...and one extremity of a 510 resistor seems to be burnt.....can I still fix it?

@subhunter808 11 лет назад

yep. my unit went bad after extreme heat too

@stevoph7 11 лет назад

Boy, I just fixed mine using my solder (tip dont put too much or you will burn the chip). My question is why did it break off? thanks for the vlog

@thetubelaboratory 9 лет назад

haha is that a 5f6a bassman i see? I came across your video for the toyota compass repair. Once a solder tweaker always a solder tweaker ;-) Thnx for the vid

@MikeFreda 9 лет назад

Raymond Rockwell Close, 5F4, Tweed Super - 2-10". Building tube amps is a hobby of mine.

@steveidxp 9 лет назад

+Mike Freda: Building tube amps is a sweet hobby to have. I have an old McIntosh tube amp.... Thanks again for the vid

@daveinchico 8 лет назад

Beauty, eh! Thanks!

@zacharystarr4528 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. Is it possible to increase the brightness of the alpha-numeric display itself?

@MikeFreda 3 года назад

I'm not aware on how to do this. You may be able to substitute the smoked/tinted protection screen to something clear.

@MikeFreda 11 лет назад

Well, the dealership typically wants to replace the entire unit since it easier, faster, they know the new piece works....and yes, they make more money. It's in their best interest to do so since the Mechanics aren't electronic technicians are probably not "qualified" by Toyota to solder parts. If it was still under warranty I would expect a new board and not just a soldered part. That being said, that's why I did the video. It's an easy fix, you can do it yourself for FREE! :)