2007 JBL radio issues - Toyota

blkexp98 · 09-12-2009, 08:51 AM

I am having some odd random issues with my JBL head unit i my 4Runner and wanted to see if anyone had similar problems.

Ive had it switch sources automatically from radio to cd but then the FM radio text still shows.

The cds will automatically eject with no user input at random times.

The display will simply drop out and be blank.

So i mainly have varients and combinations of the above issues. I was going to take it to the dealer and see what they thought and have them look at a few other things as well.

On a side note have any of you had issues with the drives seat heater not getting hot? I leave mine on high all the time and dont even really feel a difference vs it being off. It seems like the passenger side gets a little warmer. Niether is even close to heated seats ive felt in a mercedes ML500and cadillac escalade.

Evco13 · 09-16-2009, 08:30 PM

ya i have a 2007 sport v8 with the JBL Syn. mine wouldnt turn on, eject discs, and buttons would randomly stpo working. i took it in to the dealer and they said its been a problem so they ordered a new unit and it came in 3 days later. It was about a 2 hour install they said 45 mins, my ass, but i havent had a problem with the new one yet

blkexp98 · 09-21-2009, 07:24 AM

Sounds good. Over the weekend on a short road trip i lost the volume and tuning controls but they came back after restarting the car.

wiseguy · 09-22-2009, 04:37 PM

My 06 head unit does the same thing only on very sunny days when the car has been sitting in the sun. If I put up my windshield sun screen it doesn't happen, that's why I think it is caused by the heat. If I turn on the AC and drive a couple of miles all returns to normal. Never took it in to be looked at as it seemed like a minor annoyance.

Evco13 · 09-22-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkexp98

Sounds good. Over the weekend on a short road trip i lost the volume and tuning controls but they came back after restarting the car.

ya i noticed that it was heat related, but i would honestly just take it in its worth the wait, plus you paid extra to have that sound system put in(which i personaly think is pretty damn good) why shouldnt you be able to hear it when you want

morphius909 · 10-04-2009, 08:02 PM

I went thru 3 units on my 2007. Turns out Pioneer mucked up the engineering.

I don't know if the JBL ones are also Pioneer engineered or if they are completely seperate.

d_cool · 11-06-2009, 04:54 PM

Sounds like cold solder joints within the unit

drmorbius · 11-07-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkexp98

I am having some odd random issues with my JBL head unit i my 4Runner and wanted to see if anyone had similar problems.

Ive had it switch sources automatically from radio to cd but then the FM radio text still shows.

The cds will automatically eject with no user input at random times.

The display will simply drop out and be blank.

So i mainly have varients and combinations of the above issues. I was going to take it to the dealer and see what they thought and have them look at a few other things as well.

On a side note have any of you had issues with the drives seat heater not getting hot? I leave mine on high all the time and dont even really feel a difference vs it being off. It seems like the passenger side gets a little warmer. Niether is even close to heated seats ive felt in a mercedes ML500and cadillac escalade.

If your HU looks like this...

The problem is overheating of this IC located on the rear of the front panel PC board which controls all front panel functions including the display...

d_cool · 11-07-2009, 08:49 PM

Oks....Humn a chip or ciruit design flaw resulting in thermal runaway...
I guess I would try putting a TIM-PAD or the old Mica pad thats thick enough to bleed heat away to the frame. Besides that we would need a schematic to see how to MOD the circuit.

The older units from the 03 were made by Matsu****a /Panasonic.

Anyone wants to send me theirs so i can play with it?

drmorbius · 11-08-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drmorbius

If your HU looks like this...

The problem is overheating of this IC located on the rear of the front panel PC board which controls all front panel functions including the display...

Check out the gold plated pads on the PC board! These units are beautiful inside.

amt006 · 11-14-2009, 06:49 PM

I had problems with my 07 JBL head unit also. I would randomly turn off and eject all the CDs which sucked since I always had 6 discs loaded. I brought the truck in and the dealership replaced is with out any questions. They told me they have been having problems with this head unit in different models of toyotas that use the same one. Hope this helps.

Aaron

martini · 11-15-2009, 09:48 AM

Was it still under warranty when they replaced it for free?

amt006 · 11-15-2009, 10:30 AM

Yes it was in the first of ownership I have an 07 that I bought Dec 31 07. You should be still under bumper to bumper warranty unless over due to mileage.

Aaron

Mark86 · 11-15-2009, 12:55 PM

My 2005 JBL unit is also flaky. I have lost the volume control, source buttons and all steering wheel buttons for a few minutes.

As for the heated seats, Toyotas don't get very hot. It must be some sort of safety thing!!

blkexp98 · 11-19-2009, 11:00 PM

I just wanted to post an update.... I went to the dealership and they are replacing my JBL headunit with no real questions asked. I told him what it was doing and he said itsa known issue and they will order a new head unit for me. So now comes the waiting game for it to get here.

09-12-2009, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
blkexp98 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 94	2007 JBL radio issues I am having some odd random issues with my JBL head unit i my 4Runner and wanted to see if anyone had similar problems. Ive had it switch sources automatically from radio to cd but then the FM radio text still shows. The cds will automatically eject with no user input at random times. The display will simply drop out and be blank. So i mainly have varients and combinations of the above issues. I was going to take it to the dealer and see what they thought and have them look at a few other things as well. On a side note have any of you had issues with the drives seat heater not getting hot? I leave mine on high all the time and dont even really feel a difference vs it being off. It seems like the passenger side gets a little warmer. Niether is even close to heated seats ive felt in a mercedes ML500and cadillac escalade. __________________ 2007 Limited 4Runner 4x4 V8

09-21-2009, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
blkexp98 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 94	Sounds good. Over the weekend on a short road trip i lost the volume and tuning controls but they came back after restarting the car. __________________ 2007 Limited 4Runner 4x4 V8

09-22-2009, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
wiseguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 55	My 06 head unit does the same thing only on very sunny days when the car has been sitting in the sun. If I put up my windshield sun screen it doesn't happen, that's why I think it is caused by the heat. If I turn on the AC and drive a couple of miles all returns to normal. Never took it in to be looked at as it seemed like a minor annoyance. __________________ 2006 V8 Limited

10-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
morphius909 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 356	I went thru 3 units on my 2007. Turns out Pioneer mucked up the engineering. I don't know if the JBL ones are also Pioneer engineered or if they are completely seperate. __________________ 2007 Sport V6 Black. Hood Deflector/Husky Front and Rear Liners/Toyota Rear Cargo Liner Garmin Nuvi 260-W/TRD Tire Valve Caps/TRD License Plate/Michelin X-Ice Current Kms: 80000 Wanting: Bull Bar, Bar Lights

11-06-2009, 04:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
d_cool Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carolinas Posts: 20	Sounds like cold solder joints within the unit __________________ THINKING ABOUT IT.


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09-16-2009, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Evco13 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St.Louis, Mo Posts: 8	ya i have a 2007 sport v8 with the JBL Syn. mine wouldnt turn on, eject discs, and buttons would randomly stpo working. i took it in to the dealer and they said its been a problem so they ordered a new unit and it came in 3 days later. It was about a 2 hour install they said 45 mins, my ass, but i havent had a problem with the new one yet

11-07-2009, 08:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
d_cool Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carolinas Posts: 20	Oks....Humn a chip or ciruit design flaw resulting in thermal runaway... I guess I would try putting a TIM-PAD or the old Mica pad thats thick enough to bleed heat away to the frame. Besides that we would need a schematic to see how to MOD the circuit. The older units from the 03 were made by Matsu****a /Panasonic. Anyone wants to send me theirs so i can play with it? __________________ THINKING ABOUT IT.

11-14-2009, 06:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
amt006 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 113	I had problems with my 07 JBL head unit also. I would randomly turn off and eject all the CDs which sucked since I always had 6 discs loaded. I brought the truck in and the dealership replaced is with out any questions. They told me they have been having problems with this head unit in different models of toyotas that use the same one. Hope this helps. Aaron __________________ 2007 v6 Sport 4wd Toytec Ultimate 3" lift 265/70R17 Nitto Terra Grapplers Spidertrax 1.25 spacers all around WeatherTech FloorLiners WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors Aries Brush Guard Hella 500 Driving Lights

11-15-2009, 09:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
martini Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 157	Was it still under warranty when they replaced it for free? __________________ 2007 4Runner Sport V6 4WD Shadow Mica, 35% Formula One Pinnacle front tint, Toyota rubber all-weather mats, Extended differential breather, Carbon filter removed, Daystar 2.5/1.5 lift Former 1999 4Runner Highlander V6 4WD Black, Goodyear Fortera Triple Tread, 35% Tinted front windows, Toyota rubber all-weather mats

11-15-2009, 10:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
amt006 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 113	Yes it was in the first of ownership I have an 07 that I bought Dec 31 07. You should be still under bumper to bumper warranty unless over due to mileage. Aaron __________________ 2007 v6 Sport 4wd Toytec Ultimate 3" lift 265/70R17 Nitto Terra Grapplers Spidertrax 1.25 spacers all around WeatherTech FloorLiners WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors Aries Brush Guard Hella 500 Driving Lights Last edited by amt006; 11-15-2009 at 07:17 PM.

11-15-2009, 12:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mark86 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,234	My 2005 JBL unit is also flaky. I have lost the volume control, source buttons and all steering wheel buttons for a few minutes. As for the heated seats, Toyotas don't get very hot. It must be some sort of safety thing!! __________________ Mark 2005 4Runner Limited 4X4 V8 since 6/15/05 Titanium Silver with Grey Leather Nav, XREAS, Adjustable Ride Height, Sunroof, Side Curtain Airbags, Rear Spoiler, Double Deck Cargo, Chrome Exhuast Tip, Bug Shield, Sport Bumper, All Weather Mats, Driver Side Assist Handle, Audiovox Remote Starter, Rhino Hitch Step, Bridgestone Revos, 2006 Skid Plate, Sirius Satellite Radio- Starmate, LED lighting- interior and running boards Click For Pictures of My Current 2005 Limited, Detailed LED Conversion Instructions, Click For Pictures of My Retired 2003 Sport

11-19-2009, 11:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
blkexp98 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 94	I just wanted to post an update.... I went to the dealership and they are replacing my JBL headunit with no real questions asked. I told him what it was doing and he said itsa known issue and they will order a new head unit for me. So now comes the waiting game for it to get here. __________________ 2007 Limited 4Runner 4x4 V8

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