How is the overhead temperature on a Toyota Tacoma?
This is how the overhead temperature and compass display unit is supposed to look in my 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Unfortunately, shortly after the warranty on the truck expired, so did the display.
How to tell if your Toyota Tacoma compass is bad?
An easy indicator to tell if your overhead compass or temp sensor is bad (other than the obvious that it doesn’t work…) is to simply shake it after removing it from console. Mine had the fallen resistor and solder bouncing around. Anyways, the replacement works well. No complaints.
Where are the temperature resistors on a Toyota Tacoma?
There are two large surface-mount resistors on the lower right part of the board. They are labeled with the number 510. The problem is that these resistors get very hot during normal operation.
Do you need to calibrate the Toyota compass?
According to the Toyota technical bulletin, you’ll need to calibrate the compass. The procedure should be in your owner’s manual. Best of luck and it really is a piece of cake. Taking your time it ought to be now more than a 10 minute job ( unless you lose a clip and don’t have a spare).
How do you fix an overhead compass on a Tacoma?
Credit goes to McMixMaster on TN for the pics. I forgot to take them when I did this fix. 1. Open sunglass holder 2. Remove screw holding console to ceiling 3. Grip and pull down on the front (windshield-end) of the console. It will take a bit of pressure for the clips to release.
Where are the harnesses on a Toyota Tacoma?
Take the console you have down and see if you have 2 harnesses in the liner. 1 will be for the lights and the other for the temp/compass… Hotrodroxie, kingnick1 and Melinda like this. 2005-2008 Toyota Tacoma Temperature and Direction Display!
What is the p0500 code on a Toyota Tacoma?
P0500 TOYOTA Tech Notes The P0500 code is very common on the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Camry, Toyota Tundra, Toyota RAV-4. Before replacing the sensor you should try cleaning the sensor gear and erasing the code. If the light comes back you may have to replace the sensor. There is factory service bulletin for the following Toyota models: