Did this on my 05. The hardest part of the repair was getting the 2 screws out. I did not have a TORX, so used a small flat blade screw driver and pliers o n the handle. I used a 15 power Zeiss eye loop to see that at least one resistor had indeed a cracked looking solder joint. I heated each resistor with the soldering iron for good measure and each of those 30 pins or however many there are. Works like a GEM! No need to spend $144.00 for a rebuild unit on line or more for a new one. Thanks you!
I have a 2004 Corolla LE (slightly different trim/faux wood), and the steps were identical. The clock is working perfectly now. These videos saved me a lot of time and effort, thanks!
Thanks for the information. I didn’t even know that the clock could be repaired. I was looking for information on how to replace it. I did this procedure and now my clock works great again.
Good video. This problem is the result of RoHS compliant solder, which gets brittle and oxidizes/breaks down. The best solder ever is a 63% tin, 37% lead mix. Low melting point, excellent flow, long lasting joint. I can't wait to fix the clock on my daughter's 05 Corolla with this information, and great solder. Thanks!
Thank you! I had tried heating up the solder spots at the ends and it worked but it worked for like 2 days and now is off again. Going to do this next and hopefully it lasts. Thanks again for showing us how to do this 👍👊 *EDIT* So I did this today (12/4/21) I added a good amount to each solder point and it seems to be working better than when I just put heat to the spots. It seems brighter but thet could just be me. We shall see how long this lasts. Hoping a while! 05 corolla
Thanks worked like a charm. But at the same Time I wanted to replace the fan knob light blub. It is right there in that white cross tray behind the part removed to do the radio. If you can show how to twist the bulb in from behind with out removing all the cables and such that would be fantastic.I should say model year 2006.There is a video but an older model and the bulbs are easy pull out , push in.
Had this problem on our 05 Matrix clock. I just heated up the solder on the resistors to reflow the solder instead of adding any new and that worked too.
thanks for the video. I will try it and let you know. One thing I noticed you soldered 3 resisters. Were there 5 resisters on the board? 2 horizontal ones and 3 vertical ones or were the 2 horizontal ones something else?
This did it for me. This might be pointing out the obvious, but I'd be willing to bet that the failure is a result of excessive heat dissipation through the resistors which causes the solder to heat up and melt. Once or twice this may not be a big deal, but if it happens often, the solder would eventually lose its ability to re-form a reliable conductive joint. tl:dr - bad design that needs beefier resistors.
+seancsnm I'm an electronics technician. I don't think the solder is melting at any point. Things expand slightly when hot, shrink when cool, and this flexing of the solder joint over time is probably cracking it. Also, the conformal coating on this PCB might insulate the resistors and worsen their heat dissipation. I think problems like this stem from lead-free solder being more brittle than leaded solder. It's been an issue with lots of devices since lead started being phased out (famously the Xbox red ring of death).
This is very informative, but what is a sutter or soder? I'm not sure what exactly you were saying or doing with both instruments that caused the smoke. Are you heating them up? Please help.
The heating element is called soldering iron, and the wire that melts is electronic solder. The purpose of them is to re-solder the electronic components in the clock, since the solder from the manufacturer was poorly done. Let me know if you have any more questions. Please like and subscribe. Thanks.
I came across another video where the person didn't add any solder just applied heat to the old solder to melt it. I did it without adding any solder apparently I need a new tip because I was unable to melt new solder into the joint.
HI, My Chevrolet Uva LS Clock used to come on and off, but unfortunately these days it wont show up. Cna you kindly suggest me how to repair this problem?
My 2006 clock has been in/out for 3 years now - I figured it would be a poor solder or loose wire because when it does come on, it is still the correct time. Thanks for the confirmation - let me go see if this will fix mine- will report back.
It’s really great ideas that I performed as the same thing for the Toyota Corolla Model Year 2005, US Edition which is belongs to my Co-Worker in Dubai Municipality, U.A.E. Fantastic...! Good job and well done...! May the God bless you! ! !
my clock periodically comes on and then goes off. is this just a power connection issue? or do you think i will have take the light apart ad solder as shown in this video? thanks!
It is a common problem with the clock that was used on Toyota Corollas from 2003 to 2008. I am not sure if they used this clock on other Toyota models, but if they did, I would expect the same issue since these clocks are made in mass production.
I just replaced the bulb on my 2006 Corolla clock. Hopefully yours works the same way. At the back of the clock is a green plastic bayonet style fitting. Unscrew this a quarter turn to remove. In this fitting is a 5mm diameter wedge type bulb (roughly 1 watt) with a little green rubber cover over it - you need to keep this for the next bulb. The bulb simply pulls out and a new one pushes in. Put the green cover on the new bulb and then screw the whole fitting back into the clock.
Thank you👍🏻. I followed your directions (parts 1&2), it worked great. Now, my son has a (working) clock in his car👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Did this on my 05. The hardest part of the repair was getting the 2 screws out. I did not have a TORX, so used a small flat blade screw driver and pliers o n the handle. I used a 15 power Zeiss eye loop to see that at least one resistor had indeed a cracked looking solder joint. I heated each resistor with the soldering iron for good measure and each of those 30 pins or however many there are. Works like a GEM! No need to spend $144.00 for a rebuild unit on line or more for a new one. Thanks you!
I am glad this worked for you!
Thanks so much for this video. I just got done with my wife's 2003 Toyota Corolla clock and it works GREAT now!. The clock hasn't worked in YEARS!!!!!
You're welcome. Please like and subscribe for future repair videos. Thanks!!!
I have a 2004 Corolla LE (slightly different trim/faux wood), and the steps were identical. The clock is working perfectly now. These videos saved me a lot of time and effort, thanks!
+Chris Balfour Hi, thank you for sharing. I am glad it was helpful to you. Please like and subscribe for future videos. Thanks.
Thanks bro... Even with my horrific soldering skills I was able to pull this off...
It Works really great, I was looking to get a used clock , but after watching this video I was able to repair it thanks a lot!!!!!!
Thanks for the information. I didn’t even know that the clock could be repaired. I was looking for information on how to replace it. I did this procedure and now my clock works great again.
Nice instructional vdo; helped me a lot and saved my bucks too :). Worked on my Toyota Corolla 2005. Good job... Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the tutorial! Although I did a sloppy job with the soldering iron, it fixed the clock on my 2003 Corolla! :)
Thank you. I followed the video and the fix worked.
Good video. This problem is the result of RoHS compliant solder, which gets brittle and oxidizes/breaks down. The best solder ever is a 63% tin, 37% lead mix. Low melting point, excellent flow, long lasting joint. I can't wait to fix the clock on my daughter's 05 Corolla with this information, and great solder. Thanks!
Thank you! I had tried heating up the solder spots at the ends and it worked but it worked for like 2 days and now is off again. Going to do this next and hopefully it lasts. Thanks again for showing us how to do this 👍👊
*EDIT*
So I did this today (12/4/21) I added a good amount to each solder point and it seems to be working better than when I just put heat to the spots. It seems brighter but thet could just be me. We shall see how long this lasts. Hoping a while! 05 corolla
Thanks a lot.I just followed yours instructions.It works perfectly so far.
Hi, thanks for sharing. I am glad this worked for you. Please like my video and subscribe. Thanks!
Thanks for the repair tips! I'll have to give it a try as our 2006 shifts from visible to dim to invisible and back again. It's on my list to soon!
Worked like a charm ! Thank you very much
Awesome! Thank you! Was able to repair the clock on my 2005 Matrix with this!
Worked for me today, thanks so much for the videos!
Thank you for sharing! Please like and subscribe to my channel for future how to repairs. Thanks a lot!
you are a genius, thanks for the video!
this worked great for me thanks
fellowed the video as directed my corolla 2005 clock is back to life,working perfectly well
Great! Don't forget to like and subscribe!
Worked for me too! Thank You for sharing!
V. Good to learning how to fix things in your video.
Thanks v. Mutch
Mohammed Y. Alwan
From Yemen
I have done it. Mine works 👍Thank you.
excellent video.
thank you for your tips.
Thanks worked like a charm. But at the same Time I wanted to replace the fan knob light blub. It is right there in that white cross tray behind the part removed to do the radio. If you can show how to twist the bulb in from behind with out removing all the cables and such that would be fantastic.I should say model year 2006.There is a video but an older model and the bulbs are easy pull out , push in.
big thanks ! I will be able to fix that clock thank to you. God bless.
You're welcome. Please like and subscribe. Thanks!
Works, thanks.
does heating up a nife or any metal object with a lighter and applying it to the solders make the clock work?
Had this problem on our 05 Matrix clock. I just heated up the solder on the resistors to reflow the solder instead of adding any new and that worked too.
Worked for me as well, Thanks.
Thank you for sharing! Please like and subscribe for future repair videos. Thanks!
thanks for the video. I will try it and let you know. One thing I noticed you soldered 3 resisters. Were there 5 resisters on the board? 2 horizontal ones and 3 vertical ones or were the 2 horizontal ones something else?
This did it for me.
This might be pointing out the obvious, but I'd be willing to bet that the failure is a result of excessive heat dissipation through the resistors which causes the solder to heat up and melt. Once or twice this may not be a big deal, but if it happens often, the solder would eventually lose its ability to re-form a reliable conductive joint.
tl:dr - bad design that needs beefier resistors.
+seancsnm I'm an electronics technician. I don't think the solder is melting at any point. Things expand slightly when hot, shrink when cool, and this flexing of the solder joint over time is probably cracking it. Also, the conformal coating on this PCB might insulate the resistors and worsen their heat dissipation. I think problems like this stem from lead-free solder being more brittle than leaded solder. It's been an issue with lots of devices since lead started being phased out (famously the Xbox red ring of death).
Thank you bro I appreciate you.
Great video. Thanks
Thank you! Please like and subscribe. Thanks!!
Thanks!!!! It worked now.
You're welcome! I am glad it worked again! Please like and subscribe. Thanks!
you make it look easy, will try repair this week, thanks. Also how about fixing odometer?? stuck at 299,999kms
I don't repair odometers. Good luck with the clock.
Get a new one same thing happened to me nothing u can do great car tho I'm pushing 308000
What are you using to burn into the resisters what material?
Cant believe it worked but thank you.
Thanks! I'll try it myself.
You're welcome. Let us know how it goes. Please like and subscribe. Thanks!
im gonna try this, never wouldve thought that a soldering job is the reason why its not working
Simplemente hay que echar más estaño en cada una de las 3 resistencias?? ?
Thanks I was able fix the problem
Thanks for sharing your success with this repair. Please like and subscribe. Thanks!!
It worked.
Great Video I am going to try this I hope it works
Thank you! Please comment afterwards to see how it went. Please like and subscribe. Thanks!
This is very informative, but what is a sutter or soder? I'm not sure what exactly you were saying or doing with both instruments that caused the smoke. Are you heating them up? Please help.
The heating element is called soldering iron, and the wire that melts is electronic solder. The purpose of them is to re-solder the electronic components in the clock, since the solder from the manufacturer was poorly done. Let me know if you have any more questions. Please like and subscribe. Thanks.
Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks. It worked for me.
You're welcome thanks for sharing. Please like and subscribe.
I came across another video where the person didn't add any solder just applied heat to the old solder to melt it. I did it without adding any solder apparently I need a new tip because I was unable to melt new solder into the joint.
ty clock is back to live :)
+Jonathan Casiano Great. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thanks!
What Weller/solder kit did you use?
It worked for the first week and it went down again. It's not come back on yet. Has this happened to any of you guys?
Lets see it work.
put the clock on a wash cloth while resoldering ... it will help keep it form wiggling around
Good point. I thought of using plasticene to keep the clock still
sí me funcionó... gracias..
Se necesita usar flux para esta clase de soldadura ?
@@max41050 no se amigo, yo usé estaño normal y aunque cuesta que se adhiera me funcionó, posiblemente con flux sea más fácil.
@@manriqMaZ gracias
HI, My Chevrolet Uva LS Clock used to come on and off, but unfortunately these days it wont show up. Cna you kindly suggest me how to repair this problem?
My 2006 clock has been in/out for 3 years now - I figured it would be a poor solder or loose wire because when it does come on, it is still the correct time. Thanks for the confirmation - let me go see if this will fix mine- will report back.
You're welcome. I hope you can get it fixed.
Well, my soldering skills were not up to the task. Still doesn't work. ah well, it was worth a try.
cheryl b Hi, I do offer this repair service if you live in the US. You can contact me at piedritas@hotmail.com
It’s really great ideas that I performed as the same thing for the Toyota Corolla Model Year 2005, US Edition which is belongs to my Co-Worker in Dubai Municipality, U.A.E.
Fantastic...! Good job and well done...! May the God bless you! ! !
my clock periodically comes on and then goes off. is this just a power connection issue? or do you think i will have take the light apart ad solder as shown in this video? thanks!
Elijah Rydzewski Hi, the repair is the same. You have to re-solder the resistors shown.
Did it get fixed when u pluget it back? Is it common problem with Toyota ?
It is a common problem with the clock that was used on Toyota Corollas from 2003 to 2008. I am not sure if they used this clock on other Toyota models, but if they did, I would expect the same issue since these clocks are made in mass production.
does re-soldering work for non lighting backlight of clock???
Hey Oscar, how did you fix your problem. I have the same issue clock works but not the back light
Discovered on mine it was the bulb behind the lcd tht needed replacement
+Oscar Bosha do you happen to remember what size the bulb was and what it looks like? Thanks for super quick response!
+MaXimus666789
it's quite small.....same as the one on the cigar tray lighting
I have problem with light of clock , in the morning i can see time but in evening i can not see . need light of mobile to see . what soltion ??
I have a 2004 corolla fielder, the clock light won't work bro, how do I fix dat? Plz and thanks for your advice
I just replaced the bulb on my 2006 Corolla clock. Hopefully yours works the same way. At the back of the clock is a green plastic bayonet style fitting. Unscrew this a quarter turn to remove. In this fitting is a 5mm diameter wedge type bulb (roughly 1 watt) with a little green rubber cover over it - you need to keep this for the next bulb. The bulb simply pulls out and a new one pushes in. Put the green cover on the new bulb and then screw the whole fitting back into the clock.
i replaced the bad clock with a new clock. the new clock isn't to expensive. half/hour replacement.
If I follow this video but not working. How to do? Thank
Merhaba bu saatten nereden satın alabilirim parça numarası varmı
Ì did it on my Corolla clock but now the clock wont turn off even if the keys are not in ,what could it be?
How can I release the clock from dash?
Thanks my clock in my corolla isn't working I'l try this, and see if it works.
Y en español no se ingles
I think this a come on problem in all corolla mine stop working after 3 years as well
Prospere Evra Hi, yes it is a very common failure in these clocks.
Didnt work for me
How the hell do you come to the conclusion originally that this is the problem??? Just looking for bad joints on the board?
Yes, and after repairing many corolla clocks, it seemed to be a common problem.
where is proof that it works?