momo.75
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I have been debating on a dash cap as well. Post some pics when you get a chance. Did you order dark gray or the black?
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I have been debating on a dash cap as well. Post some pics when you get a chance. Did you order dark gray or the black?
I'm thinking of getting one of these Dash Mat from Amazon for $43
Have anyone installed one of these yet?
Amazon.com: DashMat Ltd Ed. Dashboard Cover Toyota 4Runner (Polyester, Smoke): Automotive
Have anyone installed one of these yet?
Amazon.com: DashMat Ltd Ed. Dashboard Cover Toyota 4Runner (Polyester, Smoke): Automotive
Crock on the Dashboard
I have 2004 SR5 4+4 Toyota 4runner I have the same problem first I told somebody cut my dashboard but it's so fine crock it's a straight line right above the glove department obviously factory default after I read these other issues I will call the dealer get my case number.
I have 2004 SR5 4+4 Toyota 4runner I have the same problem first I told somebody cut my dashboard but it's so fine crock it's a straight line right above the glove department obviously factory default after I read these other issues I will call the dealer get my case number.
HURRICANES
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I just purchased a 2005 SE about 2 weeks ago. I just noticed a hairline crack on the drivers side right above the gauge cluster. I obviously didn't see it when I bought the 4Runner, but now I'm concerned it could get worse. The Toyota dealership includes a 1 month 1,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Wonder if they will cover it? I also need them to check the drivers side seat belt as it doesn't retract very well.
RallyBud
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I have a hairline crack on the passenger side and the same thing with the drivers seat belt.
I also have the same issue with mine. I have at least a 100 cracks in my 04 SR5. I have not used products on it and use a reflective windshield protector wherever I park the vehicle. It started with one crack right above my control panel and now it's over the entire passenger side and pieces are starting to fall off. I will definitely make a call to Toyota concerning this. Thanks for the info.
HURRICANES
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For those of you who have chosen to replace the dash what have been the cost?
HURRICANES
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As I previously posted I just bought my 05 on 01/18/14 and just realized i had about a 6" hairline crack that ran along the ridge right above the gauge cluster. It's very hard to see unless the sun hits it just right. I have also found another crack about an inch long on the right side of the gauge cluster. I took it back to the dealership and they said they couldn't replace it, but would take the car back if I was unhappy. What really bothers me is they give a 1 month 1K bumper to bumper warranty and told me to bring it back if anything was wrong... Right before I left the manager took my number and said he would see what he could do...I may be willing to split the cost, but who knows what that will be. I guess I will wait and see what they say.... by the way I purchased the 4Runner at a major Toyota dealership and I assume they missed they crack too, because I know they wouldn't put a 4runner on their used lot with the cracked dash.
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browntown3
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browntown3
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No they dont, mine has a speaker also, on their website it says their material is thin enough it wont affect factory speakers, i cant really notice any difference either.
HURRICANES
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Does anyone know if the dash material or design changed in 06 and newer?
boricua007
Junior Member
I rather do this:
Coverlay® - Toyota 4Runner 2003 Dashboard Cover
I had this cover before and they are awesome!!! I think they refund your money back if you are not fully satisfy, they are plastic and will last you a lifetime.
toyo
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My .02 cents from my automotive knowledge is this.
One or more of the chemicals that the supplier used for the dash is breaking down over time. I would not think that anything we do or don't do will stop this chemical breakdown from happening. There is a chemical in the plastics/resins that is breaking down with time.
It would be hard to tell if they changed the manufacturing of the material. Only Toyota would be able to answer that. A lot of times you can determine this from part#s.
Might just have to wait and see if the newer models start doing this. So far I havent seen any 06 and up with this problem.
One or more of the chemicals that the supplier used for the dash is breaking down over time. I would not think that anything we do or don't do will stop this chemical breakdown from happening. There is a chemical in the plastics/resins that is breaking down with time.
It would be hard to tell if they changed the manufacturing of the material. Only Toyota would be able to answer that. A lot of times you can determine this from part#s.
Might just have to wait and see if the newer models start doing this. So far I havent seen any 06 and up with this problem.
