Dude thank you so much! I bought my truck new in 2006 and the compass/temp stopped working right around 60,200 miles, just after the warranty ran out. The dealers told me they could repair it for $225. I didn’t have that kind of money back then, not to mention TH-cam didn’t really exist. On a whim, when I was cleaning my truck, I decided to do a quick search. Booom!! 30 minutes later, the compass/temp works at 0 cost. Can’t thank you enough for the vid.
I am so grateful for your video. I am electronically challenged and was very nervous to try this. But your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. And it WORKED! Thank you thank you
We just fixed our 2005 Tacoma compass sensor thanks to this video. We actually only had to resolder the bottom 510, as it had popped off on one side, but was still in perfect condition. We've been driving our truck around for at least 10+ years with this not working and it took all of 30 minutes to fix! Thanks!!
@@WadeofAllTrades we're hoping so as well! Now that I know you can buy the resistors that you used, it should keep it working for as long as we have it! It's still a great truck. We also have a 2019 tundra. We're loyal toyota owners 😂
We have the gear to work on surface mount electronics at my office, once under the microscope, it was just cold solder joints!! I bet for most people if you just reheat the connections and add a bit more solder there’s no need to replace the parts. You just need the super fine tip on your iron.
So I did this fix and I used 2 2w 51 ohm resistors and it worked for 10 seconds, then it got super hot and turned off again… what did I do wrong… should I go with 1watt instead?
What a dilemma. I've seen countless suggestions just like this all across the Internet already, but I'm afraid to even start taking things apart myself. I have a great way of screwing things up worse than they were before I started. I know it's a 'cheap fix', but the dilemma is, the Toyota dealerships will charge upwards of $900 just to 'remedy' this very same problem. 😕
Are those two surface mount resistors is parallel? And are they 51 ohms each? I’m just wondering because only one of my original resistors keeps disconnecting. Maybe I’ll just disconnect them both and do it like you’ve done here.
I don’t believe there is anyway to adjust the brightness manually. I think there is two brightness levels one when the lights are on and one when they are off. But it cannot be adjusted.
Never done anything like this b4. Does it matter what side is what on the resistors. Like a positive and negative side or is just whatever. As in solder both sides ect... thanks
For sure. I would go for the 1/2 watt of you got them. It’s overkill too but at least you shouldn’t have to fix it again in the future. The ones I used where way overkill.
I bought my truck used . I fixed the compass/temp just this way,thank you. When I went to remount it one of the metal clips was missing. Does anyone know where I can buy one?Damn Toyota probably wants $20.00 each.
Cool! I am glad you got it fixed. Yeah that clip will pop off so often. Did you check up in the roof with a magnet? Sometimes they are up there. I believe Toyota dealer is the only place to get those clips.
@@WadeofAllTrades Thanks for your prompt reply. I will go tomorrow,and thanx for the magnet trick I looked all over and did the magnet when I saw that it was missing.I will be 74 years old in a few weeks I was a Journeyman machinist for about 45 years and a lot of this mechanical stuff comes easy but the new vehicles and all their computerized stuff Arrrrrg! Thank you once more. Keep up the videos.
I finally did this after years at staring at a blank display. Having a decent soldering iron helps a lot. Thanks for posting this!!
Dude thank you so much! I bought my truck new in 2006 and the compass/temp stopped working right around 60,200 miles, just after the warranty ran out. The dealers told me they could repair it for $225. I didn’t have that kind of money back then, not to mention TH-cam didn’t really exist. On a whim, when I was cleaning my truck, I decided to do a quick search. Booom!! 30 minutes later, the compass/temp works at 0 cost. Can’t thank you enough for the vid.
Just fixed mine and saw my display come back after it being broken for like 7 years.
Thanks for the vid!
Thanks sooooo much - this hasn't worked in 5 years, and with your great video it took me about 15 minutes to fix it !
I know this video is old, but the fix still works! The original resistors are 1 watt resistors, so I would recommend sticking with 1w if you can
I am so grateful for your video. I am electronically challenged and was very nervous to try this. But your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. And it WORKED! Thank you thank you
We just fixed our 2005 Tacoma compass sensor thanks to this video. We actually only had to resolder the bottom 510, as it had popped off on one side, but was still in perfect condition. We've been driving our truck around for at least 10+ years with this not working and it took all of 30 minutes to fix! Thanks!!
That’s great! I did that too and did last for a while. Hopefully your lasts! If not you know how to fix it with some replacement parts.
@@WadeofAllTrades we're hoping so as well! Now that I know you can buy the resistors that you used, it should keep it working for as long as we have it! It's still a great truck. We also have a 2019 tundra. We're loyal toyota owners 😂
We have the gear to work on surface mount electronics at my office, once under the microscope, it was just cold solder joints!! I bet for most people if you just reheat the connections and add a bit more solder there’s no need to replace the parts. You just need the super fine tip on your iron.
Nicely done. Great idea about replacing them with more robust resistors.
Just wanted to thankyou for the video. It allowed me to do the repairs myself. Thankyou.
Nice! I am glad you got it fixed! Mine was been working great for a few years now.
Dope. Mine now works as well 🤘😎
Thanks man...worked great
i used 3 random resistors i found that said 1k and nothing else and combined them and it worked
Hot tip! Too hard to try and replace with surface mount components?
Great vid...I'm going to replace the resistors....also...do you have any videos on replacing the rear bumper to a Tacoma 2005?
Ok, Great video. Where do I fine the resistors and what was the resistance,5 amp?
Can you give me the specifics on the replacement resistors you used please??
So I did this fix and I used 2 2w 51 ohm resistors and it worked for 10 seconds, then it got super hot and turned off again… what did I do wrong… should I go with 1watt instead?
What a dilemma. I've seen countless suggestions just like this all across the Internet already, but I'm afraid to even start taking things apart myself. I have a great way of screwing things up worse than they were before I started. I know it's a 'cheap fix', but the dilemma is, the Toyota dealerships will charge upwards of $900 just to 'remedy' this very same problem. 😕
Are those two surface mount resistors is parallel? And are they 51 ohms each? I’m just wondering because only one of my original resistors keeps disconnecting. Maybe I’ll just disconnect them both and do it like you’ve done here.
That little tool you used to remove the molten solder reminded me of a girl I knew in high school
Hey awesome, thanks sir.
I'm gonna try this since one of the resistors on mine is missing.
How long has this repair lasted since you fixed it?
It has lasted a couple of years now.
Thanks for the video. Is it possible to increase the brightness of the alpha-numeric display itself?
I don’t believe there is anyway to adjust the brightness manually. I think there is two brightness levels one when the lights are on and one when they are off. But it cannot be adjusted.
Never done anything like this b4. Does it matter what side is what on the resistors. Like a positive and negative side or is just whatever. As in solder both sides ect... thanks
No it doesn’t matter which side of the resistor. Just lay them on like I show and solder them to the board.
Mine reads incorrect temp like 155*F could this be the same issue?
Will a 1/4 or 1/2 Watt 510 ohm resistor work... Or does it have to be 1 Watt?
For sure. I would go for the 1/2 watt of you got them. It’s overkill too but at least you shouldn’t have to fix it again in the future. The ones I used where way overkill.
51 Ohm NOT 510 ohm. I bought 510 Ohm because of your comment and they don’t work.
I bought the 510 ohm and doubled them like advised. It works. Although the display is quite dim. Maybe too much resistance?
I bought my truck used . I fixed the compass/temp just this way,thank you. When I went to remount it one of the metal clips was missing. Does anyone know where I can buy one?Damn Toyota probably wants $20.00 each.
Cool! I am glad you got it fixed. Yeah that clip will pop off so often. Did you check up in the roof with a magnet? Sometimes they are up there. I believe Toyota dealer is the only place to get those clips.
@@WadeofAllTrades Thanks for your prompt reply. I will go tomorrow,and thanx for the magnet trick I looked all over and did the magnet when I saw that it was missing.I will be 74 years old in a few weeks I was a Journeyman machinist for about 45 years and a lot of this mechanical stuff comes easy but the new vehicles and all their computerized stuff Arrrrrg! Thank you once more. Keep up the videos.
Where can I find the unit, grey plastic trim piece that goes around it and the temp censor that goes behind the grille?
You would have to go to a dealership or auto wrecker for that piece.
You think you could of got by with 1 resistor since they were so much bigger.
Where can you buy the resistors?
Amazon has them. Or can try digikey.com
Oop, one Watt got it.