Me too! But I sold that 4R last year. Kudos to all for getting together on this. Love this forum!
***Cracked Dashboard Action Request***
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Me too! But I sold that 4R last year. Kudos to all for getting together on this. Love this forum!
Got my notice on dash
About 3 weeks ago I got a letter from Toyota saying they WILL extend the warranty and the will cover a new dash if you need it..included a sticker to put in the owners manual with the warranty extension and said letter will go out sometime in the near (maybe !) future once they have enough dashboards to start the replacement process.. As it turns out mine is being ripped aprt today for a more serious issue.. the engine immobilization system crapped out..I'm looking at 1500-2000 grand for the repair..I'm gonna see if they can get a new dash and install it seeing the other is already out, and it is cracked.
About 3 weeks ago I got a letter from Toyota saying they WILL extend the warranty and the will cover a new dash if you need it..included a sticker to put in the owners manual with the warranty extension and said letter will go out sometime in the near (maybe !) future once they have enough dashboards to start the replacement process.. As it turns out mine is being ripped aprt today for a more serious issue.. the engine immobilization system crapped out..I'm looking at 1500-2000 grand for the repair..I'm gonna see if they can get a new dash and install it seeing the other is already out, and it is cracked.
Paradox732
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Getting dash replaced
I went into the stealership after I called toyota. They inspected it and said they would replace the dash. There's a long lead on the parts though. I was told late spring before they would be ready to replace it.
I went into the stealership after I called toyota. They inspected it and said they would replace the dash. There's a long lead on the parts though. I was told late spring before they would be ready to replace it.
Twistedfocus
New member
I just called and after only a few minutes speaking with a rep I too am on the list for a FREE replacement dash. Many thanks to all involved!
The rust isn't a safety concern. My guess would be they're concerned about the dash issue because if a severely cracked dash were to have an airbag deploy it could potentially throw debris everywhere.
SCM4wheelin
New member
Nice Job!!!
Just bought an 04 limited V8, 2nd owner, 152k and solved what I thought was "strange" shaped series of cracks!!! Bonus points for all the leg work !!!
Just bought an 04 limited V8, 2nd owner, 152k and solved what I thought was "strange" shaped series of cracks!!! Bonus points for all the leg work !!!
SureShot516
New member
Called toyota headquarters back in January after finding out about the recall, she ran my VIN# and confirmed my vehicle was part of the dash replacement, she instructed me to call a local dealer in April as May is when they would be receiving the parts.
I called my local dealership today "mind you i still have yet to receive the letter, He informs me there is nothing in the system in refferance to this recall
I called my local dealership today "mind you i still have yet to receive the letter, He informs me there is nothing in the system in refferance to this recall
Bama_Runner
New member
It's actually referred to as a "Warranty Enhancement". This may be why he can't find it in recalls. I got my letter within a week of calling Toyota.
Tokylon
New member
Harmor-all?
After armoralling my dash all afternoon, i thought i'd visit the forum...:faint:
You all have been all over this! I don't armor all very often, but is it really a confirmed cause of cracking? I have no cracking at all on my 2005 SR5 dash that i just purchased last week. Sounds like most of you have 03s? Hope to avoid this from happening, like ever...I imagine as a second owner with an extended warranty that i would be able to have this fixed if it ever *pops* up...
also does anyone use scotchguard or something like that on seats?
keep up the awesome work.
Tokylon
After armoralling my dash all afternoon, i thought i'd visit the forum...:faint:
You all have been all over this! I don't armor all very often, but is it really a confirmed cause of cracking? I have no cracking at all on my 2005 SR5 dash that i just purchased last week. Sounds like most of you have 03s? Hope to avoid this from happening, like ever...I imagine as a second owner with an extended warranty that i would be able to have this fixed if it ever *pops* up...
also does anyone use scotchguard or something like that on seats?
keep up the awesome work.
Tokylon
20034RunnerV84x2
New member
Amour all is terrible. Buy something better like Mothers VLR or Meguiars. Amour all creates a greenhouse effect on the dash, heat gets trapped under the oily layer and dries it out and if it heats up and cools down enough it will cause stress cracking. And I'm pretty sure it's 03-05 since they changed the dash in the 06-09 (you'll notice it isn't as soft and padded). Mothers VLR is pH balanced with soybean oil so it is a lot better at cleaning and protecting than the amour all trash. It's so cheap for a reason.
Hello all,
I just bought my 2005 4Runner last week and decided to do some research and came across this forum. One of my first intentions after buying was to have my cracked dash board replaced. I am so happy to see this post and hope that I am not too late to receive the warranty enhancement. I will keep you all posted on my results. Thanks.
I just bought my 2005 4Runner last week and decided to do some research and came across this forum. One of my first intentions after buying was to have my cracked dash board replaced. I am so happy to see this post and hope that I am not too late to receive the warranty enhancement. I will keep you all posted on my results. Thanks.
S p a r k y
New member
After getting promoted again at work, I have decided to drive the T4R more than my 1998 Cavalier. Being in a suit and working in community the T4R represents my job and me much better. Anyway, just noticed the dash started to crack yesterday. Hope all goes well, about to call!
S p a r k y
New member
Thank you sir! Two promo's since Oct! Big money lol, I wish! darn non profit pay.
Case # is good to go. Roughly end of May I can get a new dash!
