REPAIRED! How to fix a Toyota clock (Corolla: 2003 - 2008) Simple detailed sequence. #33

[@lorenabort9717]

Just bought a 2004 Corolla as my daughter's first car, the clock was working intermittently, thought it was a fuse but everything else is working so this must be the issue! Thanks. UPDATE: I didn't see any cracks but with nothing to lose I went over the connections, the clock works!!! Thank you!

[@mysimplefix]

😊👍

[@tiantianchen2556]

Great video! The clock on my 2003 Corolla has been dead for more than 3 years. After watching your video I decided to give it a try. Bought a soldering tool for 6$ from Walmart. Got it done in less than 10 minutes. You made it very clear. That was fun. Thank you for sharing.

[@mysimplefix]

That's great to hear! Glad it helped. Thanks for posting. 👍

[@ridsouto]

I had never used a soldering iron in my life, and despite that I followed your instructions and fixed my wife's Corolla clock. Works like a charm. Thank you so much!!!

[@mysimplefix]

Glad to hear!🙂👍

[@jacobwegener8561]

Thank you so very much! Excellent video! Very instructive and thorough! Just did this myself to a newly acquired 2003 Corolla and... IT WORKED! (Out of curiosity, I asked the parts department at the local Toyota dealer how much a new clock costs... Brace yourself... $510!!!) So grateful to you. - Dave (Jacob's dad)

[@mysimplefix]

Glad this helped you!

[@glaze417]

Good work, I followed your video and fixed mine in 15 minutes!! Thank you! Keep up the good work!

[@mysimplefix]

Thank you for posting this. I'm glad it helped you!

[@davidg5704]

Very helpful. Paid to have fixed before. Now I'm doing it myself. Thank you.

[@CarpeDiem2]

Nice Fix ! Amazing how that dash comes apart so easy.

[@Eurospec73]

Wow what a great video you made. I really enjoyed watching this I have an 2007 Toyota Corolla S and my clock just broke, I thought maybe it's a bad fuse and also my flap compartment right underneath the HVAC control has been broken for about a half a year and I never knew there was a climate control knob that you removed just to get to the Phillips screw I can't wait to fix it great video, keep up the great work and keep them going 👍

[@mysimplefix]

Thank you! 👍

[@bobfrischkorn3195]

Thanks for posting. I was able to fix my 2007 Corolla's clock.

[@ethiller]

Just did the repair. Your video was well done……made it easy. thank you.

[@mysimplefix]

Thank you!

[@tomatojuice12]

GREAT video!! Really. Thank you. You are good at explaining.

[@mysimplefix]

Thank you.

[@davidgorey3366]

Excellent instructions!

[@mysimplefix]

Thank you! 😊

[@josueisaimontoya]

I followed your step by steps. Tried remelting the solder but i dont think it wasnt enough. Applied some more solder and it got it to be brighter but the minutes look funky after the number 5 and up

[@NickCooper74]

Well done, sir! Excellent instructional video. Many thanks.

[@mysimplefix]

Thank you!

[@griseldasantoyochavez8646]

Hi there thanks for sharing this but I just wanted to know if I can’t fix it myself were should I take my car 🤔

[@mysimplefix]

Sometimes a car wrecking yard will have these clocks available, but they might not work either until they're fixed. Just keep that in mind. If you bring your car to a dealership, they will likely only want to install a replacement.

[@tonylikesice]

Awesome video thanks for the tutorial!!

[@markrdixon1]

Wow, it worked!!! Excellent instructions! Thank you!

[@sonchaithespan1283]

Very clear sir.

[@adrianolguin2553]

That corolla is super clean! I noticed the panel piece is missing! Mine is too. Could you make a video on how to fix it. The parts are sold on rockauto for fairly cheap

[@cajunfid]

I almost don't see the point in fixing it because its so flimsy it always ends up breaking a few months later. I've never been in a corolla from this era with the original panel in working condition hah

[@davebarcus7118]

I realize that this is an old video, but I wanted to post this comment for others who may be experiencing this problem. I have a 2005 Corolla CE, and my clock was exhibiting the same behavior. I attempted to perform this repair, but the problem still existed. I noticed that when the weather was cold ( I live in PA), the clock display would work, but as the vehicle interior warmed up, it would go out again. Yesterday, I had the console apart to evict a dead mouse, so I pulled the clock and took it into my shop. I powered the clock from a bench power supply by connecting +12v to pins 1 (B+) and 4 (ACC), and 0V to pin 2 (E) of the 4-pin power connector. I used freeze spray to isolate the faulty component, and I found that diode D1 (located next to the connector; it is connected in series with the ACC pin which enables the display when the car is on) was the culprit. Since I did not have any surface-mount diodes, I replaced it with a 1N4148 diode, and it has been running well since yesterday. I plan to put in back in after I alleviate the putrid odor from the mouse carcass, but I suspect that it will operate correctly from now on. Just food for thought if the above method does not work for you.

[@mysimplefix]

Thank you very much for this tip! Maybe this will help somebody!👍

[@YouDontKnowMe210tx]

My little door comparment came off? do you know where (website/business ) i can purchase another one? or does the entire center console needs to be replaced?

[@torontoguy8043]

Must the soldering iron be 25 watts? The ones I’m seeing for sale around me are higher watts, like 60 watts, 30 watts. Thank you

[@mysimplefix]

The wattage of a "basic" soldering iron usually dictates the amount of heat that will be sent to the tip of the soldering Iron. Also, larger wattage irons of this style usually have larger tips as well. These larger tips literally radiate heat much more than a smaller wattage iron! Excessive heat applied can damage adjacent components on the circuit board. Things to keep in mind. The safest way to solder on a circuit like this is to use a temperature controlled soldering station, but these are expensive. I chose 25 watts as it's quite low. It's a long winded answer, I know, but you need to know where I'm coming from. So, to answer your question, I wouldn't go over 30 Watts. Good luck!

[@Joe.Doucette]

Worked great! Thanks.

[@JamesBond-mi7ts]

How to replace the CD player & radio for Toyota Corolla 2006. Where can I buy those along with "Ribbon Cable" ?

[@rohitjammu6047]

Hi, i tried this today and it worked like a charm. Ive only had my 2004 corolla for a year or so, so i cant recall if the clock is suppose to stay on even after the ignition is fully turned off. Im just worried about the battery dying out or is the clock always supposed to stay on?

[@mysimplefix]

Nope, the clock display is supposed to turn off with the key in the off position, but there's a second power wire that's always on to keep the clock running.

[@rohitjammu6047]

@@mysimplefix thank you for the reply back . I don't know where I went wrong. Could I have soldered two resistors together by mistake? Would that give the clock constant power? I'm sorry I'm a total noob to all this hahahah

[@mysimplefix]

@@rohitjammu6047 well, it's hard to tell from here! lol. Is your key turning back all the way to the "off" position before you pull the key out? I know it sounds crazy, but if the ignition lock cylinder is worn out, maybe the key is being removed while still in the accessory mode? Click back all the way? Sorry, yes, you said it was in the off position earlier. Are there any other accessories, stereo's installed in this vehicle? Like an aftermarket stereo?

[@rohitjammu6047]

@@mysimplefix the key is indeed removed when in the off position. I just installed an aftermarket radio but that turns off when I remove the key. It's just the clock that has constant power at all times

[@mysimplefix]

Did you ever figure out what was going on? Was there an issue with the aftermarket stereo install? It's quite common to have back feeding issues if the new radio wiring is tapped into the wrong circuit. ?

[@curtflory7147]

Interesting how you went straight to the surface mount resistors and stated apparently those were the problem. How was that observation arrived at. You did a decent job resoldering with such a cheap soldering pencil. Good job.

[@mysimplefix]

I looked into this issue before doing this video. Many others out there mentioned "cold" soldered joints at those resistors. This was my first time having a Toyota clock apart. I was quite surprised that there were so many cold soldered joints! You don't know if you don't try.

[@bowhunter182]

Tha/s awesome, I have an 03 that I'm going to try this on.. Thank you!

[@USannAung]

Thank you so much, nice and clear, good job.

[@s.portillo1751]

Thank you so much for making this videos! 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@junkemails5050]

Other issue i have its those two tinny light bulb that illuminates the climate control, they not turning on,’it did when i fiddling and off again. Checked fuses and is mot fuse

[@juanvc182]

Thanks

[@roccoiacovino4078]

How do you fix the backlight for the clock?

[@AbuOmar1970h]

I have problem with light of clock , in the morning i can see time but in evening i can not see . need light of mobile to see . what soltion ??

[@michaelleger3506]

Thank you wow that’s a easy fix 😊

[@jonasestehassey5154]

How do i replace my Toyota corolla 2018 clock that is not working

[@danc2014]

Note there is a plastic coat over all the parts... so you are re flowing the solder underneath with this technique. . If you want to add more solder you need to remove the coating first.

[@mysimplefix]

Mine had no coating whatsoever.

[@oriondragos5876]

Worked to a T. Fixed my clock thank you sir! 🫡

[@mysimplefix]

Glad this helped you! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@juanescalante5220]

Buen video, estoy checando porque se me acaba de apagar el reloj y espero sea eso gracias.. desde el ejido la cruz frontera coahuila México ..Juan escalante Quintanilla

[@AbuOmar1970h]

thank you

[@sundayogeji1974]

Great job

[@m.m1048]

Hi is that normal those resistors get warm-hot?

[@mysimplefix]

Yes.

[@vincentwong8177]

The real problem is the clock electrical design where the car 12 volt is stepped down using these resistors to power the clock. If you have a chance, try touching these resistors while the clock is ON. They will burn your fingers. Over time the solder joints will crack again from temperature cycling resistors getting red hot when car is driven and cold when car is parked. The only way to permanently fix the problem is by using a wire for mechanical stress relief from hot and cold cycles. I had all these resistor soldered standing up and use wires to connect to the resistors top terminals. (be sure to cut away some part of the plastic back cover to let the resistors stick out) It will save other components on the PCB from excessive heat too (as mention in a post where a diode also gotten bad). My 2005 corolla clock is still working perfectly up to this year 2024. I probably modified them 10 years ago ...

[@Max_Power100]

"Oh look! clocks on already" 😊

[@allankennedy3931]

thanks allan

[@camnguyen5544]

❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉thanks

[@franklingarciafernandez5387]

👏

[@JoeLoven]

Great, except my clock stays on all the time now. When car is off.

[@mysimplefix]

When soldering, is it possible some solder crossed a connection inside? Another possibility is an accessory like an aftermarket stereo was installed with an "always live" wire and the "key-on" power wires joined/crossed? Though, if that was the case, the dash backlighting would also stay lit up.

[@JoeLoven]

@@mysimplefix Thanks, that was the issue! I’m such a blockhead lol

[@mysimplefix]

Glad you've got it fixed up. 👍

[@jorgealugo9597]

I fucked up the retainer clips 😬😬😬 it worked tho thx

[@mysimplefix]

Silicone will work lol

[@jacobclinton9332]

"ignore the missing door" Dont worry man i think all of us 9 gen owners dont have ours

[@RPBLCofRGHandRDY]

Nearly everyone here’s center console door is broken/missing lol nothing to be ashamed about

[@mysimplefix]

My console door broke when I tried to put a CD case in there. Lesson learned, LOL.

[@joepalooka9845]

They want $100’s of 💸 to fix this clock problem!!!

[@mysimplefix]

Unfortunately, yes! If you can learn to do this yourself, even if you purchase the required tools, it may stilll be cheaper if you do this yourself. You would then have the tools available for yourself for other future projects.

[@valerieash]

I’ll use my sundial on my empty passenger seat

[@mysimplefix]

😂

[@jdezzy7203]

Yeah I’d rather just use my phone