What fuse is it that fixes the clock?

[Light Years]

Although the radio(not stock) works. I was so used to my Tacoma's clock because I always run late for work. :sadwave:

 

[Ron Helmuth]

it's rarely the fuse

it's likely the clock itself-just replace it or have it fixed if so.

Dude posted up here a few weeks back he does repair these somewhat reasonable priced. Just scan back a few pages for clock threads...

 

[Light Years]

Thanks. I was hoping it would just be a fuse :crybaby:

 

[Ron Helmuth]

well it could be....

typically something else would be affected-you have any dash lights out or anything else acting up?

 

[Light Years]

typically something else would be affected-you have any dash lights out or anything else acting up?

Nah, everything else is fine.

 

[SiZ]

Mine needs hitting.

 

[trdrun]

^^ Same. If the clock goes out, i smack it a few times and it comes back on.

 

[Light Years]

^^ Same. If the clock goes out, i smack it a few times and it comes back on.

LOL! The cheapest way to fix

 

[Light Years]

Um, well I tapped on the clock just a little too hard and it fell into the dash. :wow2:

 

[raydouble]

Um, well I tapped on the clock just a little too hard and it fell into the dash. :wow2:

Doh!
Wouldn't hurt to check the fuse first..... do you have an owners manual?

 

[Light Years]

Doh!
Wouldn't hurt to check the fuse first..... do you have an owners manual?

I do not. what fuse number is it?

 

[raydouble]

I do not. what fuse number is it?

Not positive right off hand, but you can dl the owners manual here....
3rd Gen 4Runner FAQs - IH8MUD.com

More often than not.....the clocks just die on there own, but worth checking the fuses first.

 

[satitus]

I offer a repair service for the 4Runner clock (as well as several other models).
Check out Auto Clock Repair - Home
I have instructions on how to remove clocks, etc there as well.
Drop me a note if you have any questions, thanks!

 

[mom]

Solved: 3rd generation Toyota 4Runner digital clock repair DIY (aka tooth surgery)

typically something else would be affected-you have any dash lights out or anything else acting up?

The Toyota 4Runner digital clock is tied to the dome-light fuse.

The factory shop manual diagnostic basically says:
- Check the dome lamp fuse ... if that's good ...
- Remove the center cluster and check the voltage at the clock harness connector ...
- If that's good ... buy a new $300 clock.

What I did was re-wire the Toyota digital clock circuit board!

Since I'm new to this forum, I felt I'd give back and write my first DIY on that topic (with 50 annotated pictures!).

Here is my Toyota 4Runner digital clock repair DIY:
- Solved: 3rd generation Toyota 4Runner digital clock repair DIY

Please let me know what you think of it so I can improve my technique.

 

[Ron Helmuth]

good tie in to the solve thread

So if it were simply the fuse acting up as originally asked- the dome light would be out also- is that safe to say?

 

[Blitzkrieg]

There is no fuse for the clock. It is powered by a self-contained nuclear power supply.

If the clock goes out you have to replace the whole dashboard and the roof rack. Believe it or not the roof rack contains an antennae that is tuned to the GMT time clock.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[mom]

So if it were simply the fuse acting up as originally asked- the dome light would be out also- is that safe to say?

That's what the shop manual says.

 

[DwL11]

I have similar issue, clock and dome light out. 10amp under hood “Dome” fuse was blown, but after 3 attempts, the new fuses blow out as soon as I put them in. Any ideas/suggests would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[BoomerBob]

I have similar issue, clock and dome light out. 10amp under hood “Dome” fuse was blown, but after 3 attempts, the new fuses blow out as soon as I put them in. Any ideas/suggests would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Then you have a direct short in that particular wiring system. You have to track it down to fix it and it could be really easy or a major pain to find.

Such is the nature of the electrical issues. It's even worse when the problem is intermittent because it always works fine when the mechanic or electrical tech looks at it. Murphy's Law.