How to remove and fix the clock in 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Toyota Corolla

[@joshuaanderson2920]

I've never done any soldering and I got a cheap $10 dollar soldering kit on Amazon and with the help of this video, I totally fixed my 2004 Corolla clock, thanks so much for the help!

[@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.

[@Enigma758]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MetaMech]

8 years later and still helping people out! Thanks, man!

[@jacobwegener8561]

Thank you so very much! 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)

[@robertcarmosino6563]

As for Toyota parts , asked for the price I thought they were reading off the parts' model number.. nope the guy said that was the price I said, thank you, and hung up !

[@osotatoso]

I bought a $12 soldering kit on Amazon, fixed the clock following your video and just saved me the cost of a new clock for my 2004 Toyota Corolla. Thank you!

[@pauls4540]

Excellent video. I did a replacement in 2016 on my 05 Rolla and without a good video I had to consult a shop about how to get the panel piece off. Those top two clips can be a challenge. Plastic pry tools help. That time I sent the clock in to be repaired, ebay $20, but had to wait a couple of weeks to get the return and take it apart again. This time, before I saw your video, I found one already rebuilt on ebay for $30. With your help it was installed in all of 20 minutes. Now I can solder the previous one and have a ready back up. Thanks a lot for a clear and easy to follow video.

[@hughlashley7964]

Thank you sir! 2005 Corolla CE 245000 miles My clock is working again!!!!!

[@lazeycrazey7478]

This actually helped a lot since I have an old Toyota Corolla, learning about cars is fun but I've never worked on cars before.

[@albertgonzaz9410]

I was looking for something else and run into this video. I decided to give it a try my clock had not worked for a couple of years, and now I got it back... Thanks for a great video

[@tommywalker742]

You don’t need to add solder you can just apply heat from the iron on the joints. This does work. Takes about twenty minutes to do the whole job start to finish. Great video and info.

[@alpobc1]

Thanks for the video. Fixed my 2006 Corolla clock. The hidden screw under the control knob was key. Toyota likes hidden screws and bolts :) I bought the car new in 2006, it's got about 280000km on it.

[@chocolate_squiggle]

I have a 2002 model (seems these were only introduced to US in 2003 but were around for 18 months or so before that) and the clock is still going strong! But I'm well prepared if the worst should happen. Great video, cheers.

[@Yama4Yama]

Thanks great tutorial. I was able to fix my clock after purchasing a soldering iron in just 20 minutes. Lol, looks like you also broke the top right tab on the center console just like me. Now I don't feel so bad. Glad to see your Corolla is still running. Purchased my 2008 corolla last year used with only 80K miles, hope it also lasts 250k.

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked the video!

[@jonathanguila5238]

Hi guys same issue i encountered,i went to my friend mechanic and ask him about this about,and he said that test if the power connection is working and he test it for me and he said that theres a power to the connection,should i do thesame thing put a little bit soldering lead to that 5 resistors?Coz when i bought this car,i noticed that my clock is not working and i am trying to figure out why,one more thing i went to auto wrecking and found same clock and hook it up but didn’t work i had a feeling that its not working too.

[@pcoronado9749]

Another great video. I went to the pull a part, got a clock from a newer toyota, paid $4.00 and with you coaching me again it's working again!! Looking forward for more videos!!

[@ToddsGarage]

Paul Coronado glad to hear that!

[@cg6703]

Your tutorial is awesome. Detailed explanation. I'm having the same problem and you're right Toyota dealer is asking me to replace the whole clock. I am woman and handy. I think I can do that . Pretty easy. Thank you.

[@ToddsGarage]

Good luck and let me know if you get it!

[@joel2112]

First time soldering. It wasn’t pretty, but it worked! Thanks for this very helpful video.

[@TrevorBatstone]

Todd, thank you so much for this video. I have the same problem with the clock in my 2005 Corolla. Sometimes the clock works and sometimes it doesn't. I will do as you explained and showed here in this video. I am a pretty good handyman if I do say so myself. Cheers!

[@ToddsGarage]

Curious to hear if you get it fixed. Good luck.

[@bobfrischkorn3195]

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

[@edgarmozqueda]

I have a 2008 and I have the same problem with the clock, thanks for the info

[@american6183]

Good video. Remember to plug clock in and test before putting all panels back. I had fixed mine about 7 yrs ago but it went out and had to do it again recently. You can use an ohmmeter to check which resistor is the problem if you reworked all of them and it still doesn't work

[@gregbell8638]

Thanks for the how to. I fixed the clock in my mothers 2006 Corolla S.

[@natervaternone2020]

Hey man appreciate the detailed tutorial. Any chance you could do a video on replacing that power outlet or the bulbs behind the climate controls?

[@davidn5778]

Thank you! My solder job was a bit globby but it worked!

[@ericfrancisthomasjr5156]

Awesome Bro I was just about too order one and thought some one had to have fixed one....Thank You Sir..

[@garyreid9842]

Any idea of the details of the little backlit bulbs behind that centre panel. I have a few blown and my Toyota Spares dude can't really tell me.

[@ToddsGarage]

Hi Gary, i haven't had to replace those but I will look at and make a video in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@kctsp6631]

I have the same problem you had going to try this, great video. Thank you!!!

[@ToddsGarage]

Good luck thank you for watching.

[@angiel3114]

Hi same problem here on my 2003 Toyota Corolla LE. Thanks so much!

[@deanjagger1190]

I have a 2003 Toyota Carola, and the passenger square is pushed in on the dash under where the stereo is. All I have to do is push it in, but I can't get to it because of the pace plate on the front. Do you have a video on how to get in the back without taking the dash apart? Or any sudgestions please?

[@nickcosta1415]

Great instructional video. I have the same problem with my clock in a 2006 Toyota Camry, and you have given me the confidence to do this repair myself. Just one one question is it really necessary to disconnect the battery or fuse. Thanks

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching glad the video helped! I always disconnect the battery when working in the car, better safe then sorry.

[@nickcosta1415]

Just thought to let you know, I have repaired my camry clock and working as good as new. My 2006 model was different in that I only had to remove the air con control trim and the radio trim. The clock unit itself with the speed alarm was different to yours, but very straight forward. Thank you once again.

[@chencuenca]

Thank you for sharing your video it's help me a lot.

[@kjpphotography4764]

How hard is it to get at the lights in the Ac heater area to replace those 168 bulbs?

[@ToddsGarage]

Not sure have not had top replace those yet. Good luck.

[@kjpphotography4764]

@@ToddsGarage I just started doing it and they are tricky to get at. I found out the hard-way thinking they pulled out from the front- they twist and come out from the back. Plus trying to find good LED's for them is hard to do as well.

[@kjpphotography4764]

@@YankeeFan9 I put these in but they are hard to make nice and snug in the climate controls. Plus they are not that bright. Going to keep them in for now, but hope down the road there is something better to use. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0146AM7B4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@arechj]

Thank you sir! Very helpful!

[@johndeerefan725]

Thanks for the steps because the clock on my 07 Corolla LE is dimming as well.

[@melinda9580]

Thank you! Now I know to leave my non working clock a lone.

[@Hwan.421]

I’m very upset about this issue. My last car didn’t have any clock so I was excited to finally have one. I’ll do what I can thanks for the video

[@ToddsGarage]

Its a common problem in these cars, hope you get yours fixed. They are nice cars!

[@edwilderness]

Does anyone know how to replace the little door below the climate control knobs?

[@dyarom4575]

I know you post this video 7 yrs ago but I was watching you now 08/11/2023 because I need to fix my clock at my 2003 Toyota Corolla and I would like to purchase the same soldering kit you have, I like the handle and the plastic cap in the top of soldering, so please let me know where I can purchase ? Thanks.

[@asybjnn3630]

It really worked for me Thanks

[@robinbanks5734]

Damn, my 2005 corolla clock didn't work 30 minutes ago but it does now !!!! tyvm

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!

[@gezahartai2305]

😀thank You, it worked. 2006 Corolla.

[@isserinassereddine6743]

Great solution 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻thank you

[@petestreet7535]

Great video. Great fix. Gonna try it.

[@iamram16mustari67]

Am I the only one here who has a board covered with conformal coating to protect the board. It's not possible to reflow the solder joints unless you first remove the conformal coating.

[@stonecold4301]

my toyota use to display the outside temperature and it has not work for a few years now. how can i fix it??

[@ImranKhan-co3yq]

Thanks for sharing this video

[@jonathanguila5238]

Hi,i got toyota corolla ce 2006,clock is not working too,.should i do thesame thing like what u did?Thanks for future response...

[@ToddsGarage]

Hi Jonathan, Thanks for watching! It is hard to say without being able to take a look at it. This is one possible fix but there could be other things wrong as well. Thanks for watching and I hope you are able to get it fixed!

[@jonathanguila5238]

@Todd's Garage are u from canada sir?Thanks

[@arobjavan9481]

Fantastic video. Thank you

[@craigknight1718]

Thanks - fixed my clock --- 10 minutes, all in

[@ToddsGarage]

Nice! Thanks for watching.

[@SeatedRS]

Nice video. Any tips on how to get the clips to come out, my 2005 corolla doesn’t budge and I don’t want to snap the whole middle plastic piece

[@ToddsGarage]

I believe there is a special tool you can buy, you definitely dont want to break them. Thanks for watching!

[@Barracuda.2001]

Hey man, thanks for the tutorial. I was wondering if you had any videos or walkthroughs on how to fix the storage box doors that are underneath the clock? I know the top door has a Dorman kit replacement, but I haven't found anything online for the bottom door.

[@ToddsGarage]

Hi and thanks for watching. I don't have any videos on how to fix the storage box doors that are underneath the clock. Sorry and hope you are able to get yours fixed.

[@adiltoumani6951]

hello my friend; I want to know how to disassemble the radio?😥😥😥

[@Spidey5211]

This method worked for me, clock is working again, unfortunately I broke 1 top clip both bottom clips and broke the whole panel in half trying to get it out, it really didn't wanna come out, but after putting everything back together you can really tell.

[@tomatojuice12]

Is it absolutely necessary to d/c the battery like you suggested? I remember I installed a cd player and did not d/c the battery (I think!) Thanks for posting this video. It's really helpful!

[@ToddsGarage]

+tomatojuice12 i would suggest disconnect anytime messing with electrical to be safe.

[@AlM-sn3yr]

Hardly necessary. When you pull the white and black plugs off, those plugs are female, you won't short them by touching. Not sure they are hot even, because the clock goes dark when the ignition is off.

[@StarsStars714]

Nice work! Thanks!

[@khaleefax9553]

*Mine is sometimes lit up and other times dims down and dies but then lits up again the next day ... what could be wrong?*

[@lorenipsum93]

just noticed the clock in my 07 went out, been fading for a bit now. today i gave her a good smack and now its back to full brightness. 😂

[@mrdrivermechanictv4213]

Thank you

[@spiridondimaris465]

Well done good job

[@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 ??

[@paulsi1234]

Yours is probably like the Australian version, looks the same but the clock is LCD and the backlight bulb blows, T5 apparently. Seems people replace it with an LED T5. Don’t know why they use a different clock module in the USA version, seems odd to design two different ones 🤷‍♂️.

[@onjofilms]

Anybody have a link on how to remove clock for 03 Tundra?

[@R.E.HILL_]

you test it before reassembling it.. no need to add solder either...

[@confusedvoyager7916]

Nice video.

[@ToddsGarage]

Thank you for watching

[@mohamedsoomali6051]

Hey there I have same problem I bought 2005 Toyota Corolla and the o’clock is not working at all so maybe I need more help please thanks

[@ToddsGarage]

There is no way to know for sure what's wrong without testing it out, however the fix I describe in this video is the most likely cause. Good luck!

[@JoseRodriguez-cn3vg]

thanlks.....nice video

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@RickBerg-b9k]

Beautiful black interior, only available on the S model.

[@danielcooper1577]

Where can I get a replacement clock ?

[@ToddsGarage]

You can buy them from eBay sometimes but they are pretty expensive. Thanks for watching!

[@gen9rolla]

@@ToddsGarage My respects to you for still responding to people to this day from a 5 year old video. You also helped me out with this common clock issue on my 06 Corolla. Thanks!

[@ToddsGarage]

@@gen9rolla thanks for watching, appriciate the feedback! Glad the video helped you get your clock fixed!

[@JunkYardDogNYC]

Why don't you just plug it in and check it before reassembly?

[@tungtung4229]

because he knew it works

[@alainvautrin8145]

Merci pour votre générosité de nous éclairer sur ces différentes réparations que nous pouvons faire nous-même grâce à votre expérience. Alors je vous remercie. Alain Vautrin.

[@hectormarquez8049]

Anyone have the issue of the clock resetting to 1 everytime you start it on after this repair?

[@thomas5714]

You just saved me $279.00 on OEM from Olathe Toyota Parts Center. Sub'd w/ bell.

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching and sub! Appriciate it! Glad you got it done yourself!

[@danc2014]

Your solder did not flow onto the parts properly because there is a plastic coating on then. Either skip the solder and just heat the old solder joints or remove the plastic before you solder.

[@roccoiacovino4078]

What if the clock works but the backlight is not working, how to fix this issue?

[@ToddsGarage]

Hi thanks for watching, I am not sure on how to fix that one. Good luck and hope you get it figured out!

[@yeaiAm97]

Ur Corolla is a stick shift????

[@ToddsGarage]

Yes!

[@dimentbarg9793]

So is mine

[@RandomDudeOne]

Real men drive stick shifts.

[@thecokerfamily9218]

Great vid. Thanks!

[@ToddsGarage]

Thank you for watching!

[@longbeachcalifornia6040]

Do not disconnect those wires The airbag light must be on

[@williamwatsont]

my mannnnn

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching!!

[@fataitajudeen4831]

👍👍👍

[@deliveryguyrx]

I must have done too good a job (yeahright) because my clock stays on ALL the time now!

[@AngelTorres-ur5nb]

👌👌💪💪

[@brianmilligan1787]

Pointless look yourself and ask yourself why

[@kenbecker9696]

Awesome video. Thank you so much

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching!