How to fix the clock on your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

This video is about How to fix the clock on your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. What happens is that the solder goes bad on both sides of all five resistors on clock's computer board.This video describes how to easily take apart different dash panels, open up the clock housing, and reheat and/or resolder the solder points on the resistors to allow to clock to function again.
FYI: If the reheating of the solder joints do not work, you MUST apply new solder to the ends of all 5 resistors as shown in this video.
Please be careful when using a soldering iron to do this fix.
Hope you guys enjoy and let me know in the comments section below if this video helped you out.
Parts Needed:
1. Plastic Pry tool or Flat head screwdriver with taped end
2. Philips head Screwdriver
6. Weller Soldering Iron Model #: SP25NK
Music:
Rocket by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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[@HotSourSoop]

I didn't realize I was accidentally watching this in 360p because the clarity in this dude's explanations of his step by step made everything clear as day.

[@RuckusIIV]

This dude did an outstanding job showing and explaining the entire process. This is the way you make a clear and helpful KZbin video that doesn't waste your time. Great work!

[@wutdadilyo]

Ruckus IIV thank you so much for your kind words!

[@brentkiely657]

great video !

[@philrhino6546]

This worked for me. Clock has been dead for 4 years, now it works. You are the man.

[@wutdadilyo]

Phil Rhino thanks for the awesome compliment!

[@ridsouto]

I had never used a soldering iron in my life, I had never fixed a circuit board before. However, thanks to this video, I fixed the clock in my wife's Corolla, which had been out of commission for 2 years. You're the boss!!

[@GrumpyFarmer]

Thank you. This 15 minute fix saved me over $300. I was more willing to have a broken clock than spend the $$, and now it works perfectly.

[@wutdadilyo]

Diz Gustipated glad to help save you money!

[@Roller76]

$300??? Were you going to replace it with a gold plated clock? Lol

[@ksajak]

@@Roller76 😂

[@mikekelly53]

My 2004 Corolla clock had not work in ten years...now it runs great! Thanks to your video, it gave me the confidence to try to solder for the first time & I was finally able to fix the clock myself for just $4. Thank you Sensai!!

[@kayamkha]

This worked for me. Clock has been dead for 3 years, now it works. You are great man!!!.

[@jeanietravers4724]

I'm a 68 year old woman,the instructions you gave were so right on, I repaired my clock on my 2003 in less than a half hour,soldering and all. You are a great teacher! Thank you very much for posting that video,if you were here, I'd kiss you on the,cheek. Jt

[@lekecole6875]

My Corolla 2004 hasn’t been working since 3yrs I bought it now it’s working. Thank you so much!!!!

[@chrisuziel5698]

Fan-freaking-tastic! My clock was on the fritz..... sometimes it worked, other times not. Followed the steps. Under 20 mins. Clock back to new. Thank you!!

[@29madmangaud29]

Dude,,,,,, "YES"> it worked, "EXACTLY" as you've showed. I just plugged in the unit, got it hot,,,,touched the ends of each of them,,,, and then plugged it in, turned on the key,,,,,,,and "IT WORKS"! Thanks!

[@TreyT16]

Fantastic video! I thought I was going to have to replace my clock, which wasn't going to be cheap, but I followed the instructions here and was able to get it going again. Every step is described clearly - nothing left out - and it worked great. Thanks for taking the time to do this!

[@classicmomentos]

This video is timeless! I used this trick back in 2016 to fix it in my first 9th Gen Corolla. Got a new-to-me 9th Gen Corolla a few years after that and had the same issue. Looked this video up again, and same fix did the trick.

[@Clutch1984]

I've had my '05 Corolla for about 3 years now, and the clock light is just now starting to go out. I'm gonna be working on it here soon. Like the way you present your work in this video, very clear and concise.

[@michaelwarner2434]

I found a guy that rebuilds the clocks for $13.99 with 5 year guarantee. Saved me from buying a soldering iron that I'd never use again.

[@RCEscape]

My corolla clock is working but very dim. You Can barely make out the time. I was looking to replace it and found this video instead of a replacement video. With nothing to loose, I did exactly as shown in the video. Hit the solder joints with an iron. Put it back, turned it on and BAM! the clock is bright as it should be. So this trick works even if you have a clock that is too dim to see. 👍👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺🍺🙏🙏

[@alanf5351]

I have an ‘05 Corolla LE and the clock first went out around 2010. Very occasionally it would pop back on for a short while but worsened over time to almost never coming on. I thought it was the connection at the back and taping and using zip ties didn’t work. I saw your video, bought a narrow tip soldering iron and tried this. It has now worked for 2 months thanks to you.

[@haroldvietti2233]

My clock was going in and out for over a year. Thanks Juni. I followed your instructions and it worked exactly how you presented it.

[@wutdadilyo]

Harold Vietti I’m glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching!

[@Be_Divine_Waters]

I have never soldered anything in my life. Heating up all the old solder didn’t fix it. So I watched a few quick soldering vids on KZbin, used the wire that came with the iron, made a mess of the circuit board... but it works!!!! I’m in shock, THANK YOU!!

[@jacobwegener8561]

Asked the TOYOTA Parts Dept. today how much a new clock like this costs (if it's available)... $510.00!!! Can you believe it?! Thanks for this repair tip. Very well presented, demonstrated and recorded!

[@jeffobrien3542]

I had gone to a pick a part and got a used clock. It didn't work either. Did what he did and fixed both clocks. Awesome

[@gratefulb4]

Toyota Dealer wants $355.00 for a New clock for the 2006 Corolla!! I don't pretend to know what I'm doing but I will do THIS. Great explanation of procedures. Thank you so much!

[@davidroyanderson]

Worked perfectly, thank you. I chose to remove the circuit board from the plastic housing for access to the solder points without inadvertently melting the plastic. Remove only the two silver screws at the outer ends. (The other black screws hold the led display to the board and loosening them might be a bad idea.)

[@SteveCloughSr]

I followed your great instructions, tried it, no go at first, but just went over the solder points one more time, a little more slowly and presto, nice bright clock digits again. Thank you so much, young man!

[@9e8byuher9b8jewrg]

one of the clearest car repair videos I've seen easily. please buy every car in existence and thoroughly document repairs for each part 😂

[@nickeckhardt1168]

Great Video. I can't believe I waited so long to fix my clock. Re-soldering worked first time without adding any solder.Thanks!!

[@wutdadilyo]

You're welcome! glad to be of help!

[@jimflys2]

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!

[@moi2995]

I’m on my second Toyota. Clocks went out within a few months of buying. I always just live with it since the rest of the car is of such good quality. I’ll be following your video this weekend. Thanks!

[@MrBassflute]

Thank you SO much! You probably saved me hundreds and hundreds of dollars. My parking pass slipped down behind the dash. With your video, I was able to take the dash apart easily and get it back. The parking pass would cost me $400.00 to replaced I'm sure Toyota would have charged me hundreds. Great work, and thank you so much.

[@LuisAlonsoTico]

Awesome and simple solution! Years having this problem, not anymore! Pura vida from Costa Rica!

[@paparonpatty]

Young man, I don't know you personally, but your remedy worked for me. I cannot believe it but I'm sure grateful. Keep up the good work.

[@rejeanasselin4083]

you are amaizing, removing/reparing/re-installing took me only 20 minutes, thanks a lot Juni

[@DIY-Guy-23]

Dude, you rock! This problem stumped the dealership, but following your video I fixed it myself in 15 minutes.

[@Mrstarboy331]

Thanks my old corolla 2004 400,895 miles the clock went off, thanks to you is working 💪

[@JeffKnight-z4b]

Dude you're awesome. I was going to head to the junk yard to get one when I decided to look at how to remove it first. I found your video and did exactly what you said. And now I have a working clock. Thank you very much, I really appreciate you making this great instructional video. Great detail all the way through.

[@richie1204]

I did everything you said and now I have a working clock ⏰. Thank you.

[@lpg8200]

I saw this video couple years ago , but y I was skeptical if this really works, I tried today, and really works. Thank you

[@jacobwegener8561]

Thank you so very much! Again, excellent video! Just did this myself to a newly acquired 2003 Corolla and... IT WORKED! - Dave (Jacob's dad)

[@powerrarger596]

Excellent video...!!! Easy repair. I had 4 years with my clock broken and Toyota dealership asking for $248.00 for the replacement. Thank you again.

[@eddie9558]

This nine year old video is AWESOME 👍🏼 thank you juni. IDK how you figured that out but your awesome. Took me 5min to fix thank you thank you

[@tousshong9438]

Cool! I just bought a 2003 Corolla 2 days ago and I just realize the clock was not working too so now this should help me bring life back into my corolla. Easy steps. Thanks

[@albertgonzaz9410]

I followed these exact instructions and I got my clock back... Thanks

[@lummoxx8586]

It WORKED!! No need to add the extra solder, just touch the old solder just like Juni's video shows.

[@JRussellProductions]

Hey Juni S. You've saved me $200AUD from getting a replacement one for my 2003 Toyota Camry Sportivo ACV36R. I done this tutorial of yours to get my dash speedo/ digital clock lighting up and it did the trick. Whilst I did reflow solder to the resistors on mine, but also reflow the solder to the voltage regulator and applied IPA on the connector pins. Works like new. :)

[@joyace9674]

I bought a 5 dollar clock for it so is less headaches 😬 thank you 😊

[@alexmotlyakh5922]

Ditto. Bought $12 clock with backlight, inside temperature and battery voltage. Corolla clock is dim in a bright day, even after I've fixed it as described.

[@birdy9922]

Worked JUST as you show here! That clock is $240 to replace in a 2003!!! $0 and 15 minutes and it's fixed! Great vid and knowledge base!

[@kawaineko7402]

Awesome! The clock works as good as new, now! I actually went ahead and added fresh solder, but without this video I would have never known about the fix. My video game console modding practice finally went to use for non-entertainment purposes! Thanks a lot, man!

[@carmenestrada6617]

Thank you because of you I fixed my clock in 15 minutes.

[@natalieneal5616]

I've been without my clock for a couple years now because I didn't want to spend the $400 on a new clock that every technician I went to recommended. I was able to fix it myself for $20. And I didn't need to add solder either. Thank you for this great video!

[@DiligentPlans]

Had no idea that I could fix the clock and not buy another one. I did everything in the video and it worked!! Great job! - Kris

[@hubstar6960]

I was gonna get cheap clock from dollar store and glue it. 5 min and it's fixed. Thanks.

[@hannahjessie]

i was skeptical but just did this to my 05 xrs this morning and voila! i now know the time! thanks for the tip, pare! ;)

[@wutdadilyo]

hannahjessie I’m glad this helped you!

[@cwop100]

Fixed my '01 Subaru Forester clock in 15 minutes. Just resoldered the end of one of the resistors. Thanks!!

[@wutdadilyo]

+Richard Moser glad you were able to use this video for your forester.

[@ShaheenJay]

So now, what we're gonna do, is go to the like button, and we're gonna do next is click it. Awesome video :)

[@michaelhetzler6344]

Great presentation and explaining. My Mother-in-Law's 2006 Corolla hasn't had a working clock for the last couple of years. I watched this and fixed her clock in about 10 minutes.

[@jdrut]

Holy crap, this worked! I didn't have a soldering tool, so I used a knife and a lighter (either old school or barbaric, you tell me). I couldn't believe this thing came back to life after months of being off. Thanks millions!

[@chrisscholl2856]

Confirmed. This worked for me in 2018. However, I did break one of the plastic clasps that hold the clock main-body to the back plate (you'll see when you do it) so, I guess plastic gets brittle with age, who knew. One thing, be careful with the iron'ing, it just took a little. Just barely get the soder liquid, then back away. That worked for me. Great video, easy fix, Thanks!

[@ntpond]

Thanks for the instruction! Clock hasn't worked for years in my daughter's '03 Corolla and I just did this today. Worked like a charm, clock is working again (for now). Hopefully it lasts. I appreciate the very clear directions on removing the dash!

[@wutdadilyo]

You’re very welcome! Glad it worked for you!

[@babatundesaheedbenson7062]

Thank you for this, I will try this on my Corolla 05 tomorrow by God's grace

[@SimplyMage19]

I haven't really been able to do a succeful solder, but my God after doubting if I could make it work, lone behold, all I had to do was touch the iron to the little connections for a sec to heat them up a bit and now it works again, only took 30 mins aswell!! Thanks 9 years later lol

[@bobyu5923]

I went to dealer but I was told to buy the whole set of clock. In fact, this is not true per this video in which it save significant amount of money about $400 in parts only. very good and clear in this presentation.

[@AyoIsinkaye]

Worked for me ! Thanks, man! Clock had been dead for 5½ years.😲

[@dragoncat5836]

Clock fixed in under 15 minutes. Thank you very much for posting this!

[@wutdadilyo]

+dragoncat you're very welcome!

[@bryce3956]

I was able to do this on my 2006 and it actually worked! I thought I messed up too when I was re soldering everything. This is coming from someone that’s never changed my own tire or changed my own oil.

[@hyacinthodibeli8367]

Good job! The entire process is very clear. I was able to fix my wife's 2005 Corolla that had never worked since purchase 3 years ago.

[@SherazChoudhary]

Thank you!!! It worked without having to add new solder! You tutorial was extremely clear and also funny :-)

[@wutdadilyo]

What’s life without a little humor? 😊 thank you for your kind words

[@truthbetold711]

Give this man a Medal. Thanks bro, you came through in the clutch.

[@wutdadilyo]

Thanks TruthBeTold!

[@supersabrosinho]

What clutch?! It's an automatic you dummy 😆🤣😆

[@lard1892]

@@supersabrosinho Where you From???

[@georgequaiver4960]

Thanks, Juni. Would have never even tried if I hadn't seen video on this. Put up without a clock for couple of years. Also Wal-Mart auto section had 3M soldering iron with one skinny tip $6.77 , and plastic scraper/putty knife worked great as a pry bar. Thanks again, and stay out of trouble. :)

[@Roller76]

Great job speaking clearly while explaining what you were doing and each step. And most of all taking the time putting your video together and to upload it. Certain people tend to complain or criticize what someone took the time make because it may not have helped them. My clock started dimming here and there until it became unreadable. I have been meaning to remove it but that's the life of a procrastinator haha. Thanks again for your video.

[@nathanfrazier8525]

Toyota Corolla 2007 CE with 182k miles. Runs like a dream.

[@wutdadilyo]

Nathan Frazier corolla’s are the best! I have no doubt with good care your corolla will go to 300k + miles!

[@oscarortega408]

Just fixed the clock on my Corolla following your video!

[@wutdadilyo]

Oscar Ortega awesome! Subscribe for more videos. I'm filming them now

[@thantaung1221]

holy shit it worked! I watched the video the night before and fixed it today. From taking everything apart to putting it back took me 30 minutes. KZbin has every fucking thing. so great!

[@mgb3205]

A big thank you! I followed your advice and heated up the 5 resistor connections. Bingo! The LED lights work now. BTW: I used a 30W Weller pencil tip iron. 2008 Toyota Corolla LE.

[@hostileparadox7920]

Worked perfectly for my 2006 Corolla, thanks. Was getting ready to buy one on eBay. Good thing I googled it first.

[@robertrandall1207]

The best "how-to" video that I've ever used and the fix seems to work. Thanks and please do more like it. I like my '05 Corolla and want to keep it in good condition.

[@jonathananfinson5332]

Thank you for showing this. I been having problems with my clock only working half the time. I don't mean two numbers. It went dim or completely off so I did what you did so far it works.

[@edwardlatt7383]

Juni, YOU KICK A$$ !!!! BOTH YOUR VIDEOS ( THE CLOCK AND THE SHIFTER BULB) WERE 100% SPOT ON. Just got done doing both on my wife's care, cost me a whopping $4 for 2 bulbs and that was it. Best part is you're ACCURATE. Most of these car videos are about 50% correct but both of yours were dead nuts.

[@BilalAhmad1]

i just fixed mine! Bought a 3M soldering iron form walmart for 6 dollars and did it very easily. Thanksss!!

[@gekisen01]

I did this and it worked but what temperature was I suppose to set the soldering iron to?

[@BroncoPH]

Thanks so much for this guide. My issue ended up just being the cable to the clock had come loose. Pushed that back in and the thing lit right back up. Saved me the cost and terror of using the soldering iron.

[@Evildandalo]

Thanks so much for this video, I assumed the LCD panel just died completely but knowing it's just a solder joint issue is very good news.

[@ksajak]

Thanks my man! Just did this while at work and it worked np! Nice and simple. I did break a piece of plastic when taking off the housing that the clock fits into. It was a piece that goes to the one of the trays that opens up. It was a piece in front of the bottom right tray hinge. The bottom right was harder to pop out and I think at 1st I was pulling on the tray which is why it broke where it did. Very minor and when put back togther you can't even tell. I now have a working clock! Finally! I've only owned my 05 corolla for around 4 months now and the clock has only came on once that I've noticed and it didn't last long. Maybe 5-6 min. It's really been bothering me having a clock that doesn't work. Anyhow! This video made doing this very easy! Gotta love a nice, simple, straight forward tutorial. Thanks again! 👊 Ps. Also helped me with my gear shifter light bulb. You're deff the man! 😎 *EDIT* I got my clock working by heating up the solder points like in this video but unfortunately my clock only worked for 2 days. I took it back apart today (12/4/21) and added solder to all the spots I originally just heated up. Its working now and seems brighter also but that could just be me. I added a good amount of solder so we'll see how this holds up. Hoping it lasts!

[@erransharpe]

Thanks for putting this video up! It worked, and only took a few minutes -- it was super easy!

[@wutdadilyo]

Erran Sharpe I'm glad that the video helped! Subscribe as I plan to put some videos up this year

[@lucasdecastro]

Thanks for the tutorials and very clear instructions! I actually came across this video while looking for help on replacing the AC panel's right side backlight bulb. I guess I can follow your instructions for removing the panel and taking it from there on my own, but it would be great if you could shed some light on this issue too (no pun intended ;). Cheers!

[@davidlyons7238]

Thanks I had no hope that I could fix it. Plugged it in and it works! What an amazing feeling. Thank you.

[@basvanderhoek9293]

Well done Sir. It is amazing that such a cheap car has been put together so clever. You do look like an expert, Thanks

[@ChaoticMatters]

I hit my clock to ty and get it working the other day and punched it right through the back lol the funniest part is it worked for a second after that! But this is a lot more helpful, thanks!

[@BMNatal]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on fixing the clock issue! It started to drive me crazy when it sometimes worked, and the didn't on my Corolla. You worded and detailed everything perfectly. Thanks again!

[@rstrama64]

Damn! I had nothing to lose and followed your instructions. I never worked on circuit boards before and this worked perfectly! Thank you!

[@chynadoll09]

My clock hasn't been working in forever!! Definitely going to try this tomorrow. Thanks!!

[@wutdadilyo]

+Chyna Doll09 good luck, just make sure you don't burn the computer board

[@bobmurphy6406]

Thanks for taking the time to share what you have learned. Better than 259 dollars at dealer. Also thanks for YOU are worthy on radio.

[@danielpitts5379]

Easy, easy fix. Thanks for the video. Literally at max it is a 15 minute fix.

[@wutdadilyo]

Daniel Pitts yeah it’s a quick fix. Thanks for watching and glad it helped

[@gregoryrussellakainfinitet6682]

Mega thank you for this tutorial! My gf is about to take her road test and needs to know the time for the school zones. Took me 15 mins!

[@JagMan903]

Thanks so much for this! I didn't have a soldering iron nor do I know how to solder. I used a heat gun instead and set it to its highest temp. I used it to heat up the entire circuit board for a few seconds (maybe 20 seconds or so) and it worked! I was swaying the heat gun back and forth as to not focus the heat in one area. So be careful with this cuz you might melt the plastic casing. Lol!

[@warrenwall4225]

Did exactly what he said - clock now works! Well done and thanks

[@ramchickedy9570]

Soooo now this makes me wonder: is there a clock in that shiny plastic part in the middle of my dashboard?? As long as I had the car, there was no clock, so I never thought about fixing it 😅. Good video, clear and easy explanations for how to get the plastic panels off. Very handy.

[@DarinMoe]

I just did this, it WORKED!!! THANKS!!!!!

[@karensilva5383]

Worked for my corolla 2005. Thank You. Greetings from Puerto Rico!

[@BrandonTedrow]

Thanks for the easy-to-follow video guide on fixing this specific clock. I'll have to go and fix mine.

[@dougiesr]

Worked which cost me $0! Thanks for making this video Juni!

[@wutdadilyo]

+DDR DAD glad I could help!

[@tsonic3032]

You sir are outstanding, I got the same situation for my wife's car. Now I'll be working on it to get fixed.