Why You CAN'T Repair a Toyota Sun Visor.

There are lots of videos showings ways to "fix" a sun visor. I tried them all but in the end you need to replace it.

[@Kiarabelle1]

Thank you for the hard work taking it apart and explaining why you cannot pull the visor off the rod and try fixing it.

[@linnswartz1718]

Thanks for doing the hard work for us, Colin. At least I now know what I'm dealing with in my frustrating 2007 Tacoma.

[@jgrub]

Saved ME a lot of time trying to find a solution. I'll try the magnets first...then, if that fails, I'll shell out for a new one. Thanks, Colin.

[@nightdipper5178]

I have a 4runner and the cleanest work around I found was to install a "Nubbin" with a thin mount the fits between the roof liner and the plastic dome-light surround. The right edge of the drivers visor pushes past the nubbin and is held up by resistance and can be pulled down easily. I've had a prototype install for a few months and am going to machine up a even cleaner one. Pictures are worth a thousand words.

[@donbayan1057]

Thanks for spending the time and effort to share this video. It helped me a lot to not waste time to fix this issue. It really is worth anyone’s 4 minutes to watch your video, and decide whether to replace the visor or try some tips and tricks shared by others on this topic. I did the zip tie and binder clip to take care of my visor misery

[@byrongarcia2048]

Thanks for making this video. Having a defective visor is a safety issue, it is essential for driving to see without obstacles. There should be a recall for Toyota vehicles.

[@calvinle1491]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain. I was trying to fix it but after watching yours I decided to get a new one.

[@jb0579]

I love stuff like this. My dad and I BOTH have Toyota Tacomas, his a 12, mine a 13, and his passenger side is busted and I figured on fixing it. A quick browse here and now I know I can't! Thanks, man!

[@0XXero]

Thanks for sharing. I was about to tear one apart and you saved me the effort.

[@davidlincoln78240]

Thank you for saving me a lot of headache!

[@rachelbaumgarten7162]

Thanks for saving me a bunch of time and frustration. I wouldnt have trusted this without the visual of the issue. Much appreciated

[@MoY206]

Thanks for sharing I tried magnets and everything. You just convinced me and save me time.

[@namzy410]

You can pull it out use epoxy to hold the broken part and put it all back. There's a forum where some one did it with pictures same broken area like yours

[@Harpoika]

Thank you kind sir. Won't be wasting more time on this one.

[@buildorder06]

Excellent video;thank you very much. We have made a temporary arrangement to keep our failed visor out of the way but it’s been extremely interesting to see the internal mechanism.

[@Mahigeer1]

Thanks for posting. It is a valuable lesson. That said many old timers like yours truly like the challenge. "Yankee Ingenuity” sort of a challenge. If no success, then a new one. As a retired Toyota mechanic, I am disappointed at the engineering of this part.

[@SianaGearz]

We live in the 21st century. You can get a 3D printer for less than $200 nowadays - now of course the skill doesn't come for free in terms of time cost, but if it's a question of whether you can or you can't, rather than whether it's practical, the question of time doesn't really figure into it. You can cut out the complete hinge mount and design your own replacement. Don't want to? Fine, you can take model building styrene sheet, you can cut it with a knife and weld it with acetone, and you can cast copies of broken pieces or bucks made from material which is not directly suitable, such as wood composites, with 2k-silicone as mould and 2k-epoxy as plastic. For pieces such as that plastic piece... it bears investigating what material it was exactly and why it failed. If it's PA, it failed by dehydration, where the desirable flexibility of the plastic is achieved by submerging the plastic in water or humid air after manufacturing for several hours-days to condition, during which it absorbs about 5% of its weight in water. It expands in volume and dimension, and becomes borderline impossible to break. But over time, and in household conditions it generally takes 10-30 years, in a car perhaps much faster, it will evaporate water, and where it held a metal shaft tightly, it will split open due to shrinkage and immense force, and where it was desired to be springy, it would become brittle. There is a preventative regimen, if you can subject it to water in some way, say by injecting a few drops into the cavity every few years, that would prevent degradation. But conversely PA creates a different problem that it has super low surface energy and a glue that would hold onto it doesn't exist, and it's extremely solvent resistant too. If you can recreate the replacement piece out of PA (i.e. zipties) or you have the original one, you can maybe spot weld it by heat with a soldering iron. If it's PP, you have the same issue with attachment and same solution, but i wouldn't know the cause of failure a priori. Then your donor material can be say tupperware, some yoghurt containers (not all). If it's ABS or ASA, then those will bond with acetone or pipe cement to a newly crafted styrene or ABS piece, no problem, and it will even accept 2k epoxy very well given enough surface. It's possible to choose a different plastic or perform changes on the shape to make it last orders of magnitude longer. ABS, ASA and Styrene (HIPS, SAN) materials are also 3D printable on just about any printer. PP and modified PA can be printed with a full metal hot-end exclusively, which is a possible retrofit or you can get one with it already installed. I have 3D printed for quite a while out of interest for 3D modelling, mechanical things, chemistry and material science etc, and i can't say that i can recommend it for everybody, but i love it. Sometimes, cutting out a steel piece and then drilling spotweld points into it and welding it with ziptie and soldering iron onto a plastic piece (if PP substrate) or epoxying it (if Styrene-based or polycarbonate substrate) is a solution. Anything mechanical can be re-created and repaired, only the question of effort and specialised tool availability. When it comes to electrics and electronics, usually you don't expect IC failure in a vehicle, but if it were to happen, this would spell bad news, because then you have an issue that parts are unavailable, the firmwares are read-protected and not independently available; though you can get an donor part with a different defect. I'm sure you know all about connectors, wiring and solder joint failures, classics that are fundamentally possible to repair for anybody with some skill and good eye and attention to detail but not necessarily special education. I can't say that it's always worth not giving up, but it is very satisfying to not give up and accomplish a repair by yourself, and chances are, where there's a will, there's a way.

[@dylanheinrich]

youre doing the lords work.

[@rominhawk3949]

Hi, thanks for sharing the internals of this visor. I'm looking to do a repair on my Toyota Highlander visor with garage door opener and vanity light. I was able to repair my 2007 Camry visor that had the same problem, but, it was covered with cloth and did not have powered stuff. I cut very close to the action spot which is near the mounting post; I cut about 5 inches (basically, undid the stitching along that seam); then put the springing mechanism which had popped out of the plastic casing back in order and reinforced the area with two 8-24 machine screws going through washers and a metal bar/plate (0.060")thick; squeezed the mechanism such that it would not slip out. It worked perfectly for 2 years and then I sold the car; but, I'm sure it will continue to work. The problem with these visors mechanism is the cheap, thin plastic encasement around the spring that crack and can no longer keep the spring squeezed. Once you place that back and reinforce the area, it should hold for "ever". I'm going to do my highlander, but, only issue I was worried about is it's covered with simulated leather (plastic), and I don't know how to saw it back on. When I did the Camry's, the only thing visible from the outside was the fact that it was re-stitched; and that was not visible unless you were told to look for it. They can be fixed. Thanks for sharing.

[@krasmrtgeg]

Romin Hawk I plan on attempting to fix my 2010 highlander base soon. Will let you know the results.

[@salazarfloresjesus]

How did the fix go? Do you have a video to share by any chance? Thanks in advance.

[@appleguy1986]

Thanks for sharing. This is exactly what I needed to know. Time for me to buy a new visor.

[@dennisonsmall438]

Good info, thanks. I'm going to try a $30 aftermarket visor rather than mess with my failing oem visor. Guys here talking about how they can fix it.... fine and dandy.... but if you have to remove the outer vinyl upholstery it'll never be right. I can't live with shabby looking repairs.... some people can.

[@nary1958]

Very freakin helpful. Saved me a lot of time and aggravation. Thank you.

[@frankbiz]

Thanks, great info and some good ideas. 👍🏻

[@plammijr]

Sounds like a great opportunity to create an aftermarket sunvisor that is better than OEM.

[@PR_GTR]

Thank you brother!!! Good advice and Good video tomorrow I'm going to Toyota to get a new one

[@jeffyo2541]

You can fix it. You just cut the top of the vinyl open to access the hinge that has the plastic broken. Cut the rectangle foam covering off on both sides with a razor blade. You can see the outline where to cut in the foam. After removing the foam theres a gold metal cover with a black metal clip underneath that you have to remove with a large flat head. This is the hardest part so use gloves and be careful. After the metal cover is off just use some baking soda on the plastic shaft with super glue and re shape the plastic back to original shape. a little sanding to make it perfect and then just put the clip back and use some adhesive spray and super glue to get the vinyl back. If you cut the vinyl clean and the foam it will look perfect when u re attach it.

[@johnmiles2339]

Thank you for your time...and mine!

[@silver-phoenix]

Mine just fell into the "droop" position( 2010 Camry). . .least I know to go ahead and purchase a new one. Thank you for this video

[@joshhayl7459]

🔵 I might be way off here, but I think that if you turn the metal shaft slowly while exerting a steady GENTLE-pull on it, at a certain point in its rotation (an angle that would not be possible while mounted in the car) it MAY disengage and you can slip the visor off the shaft. However, I don't know if that broken piece would interfere with this process! I'm suggesting this as have no idea if it will work or not, I have not tried it with my 2015-Venza XLE, but was planning to do so soon, both visors on mine are drooping and get in the way of seeing a traffic light properly without 'ducking-down' to see under it, or keeping the seat lower than you would prefer. ..... I'll post the results here.

[@MichaelMantion]

Some failing visors can be fixed or partially fixed in second with a pair of pliers. the outside gets scuffed a bit but who cares. That said the trick is to glue the metal to the visor with CA or some other glue. Then modify the clip the visor rod clicks into to add the needed friction. I found thin piece of fine sand paper works well.

[@vera4799]

Thank you for the info.

[@szamani02]

Saved me a lot of time and answered the question I had as to why I was having the exact same issue. Much appreciated!

[@candelariomedina1611]

Thanks for the information. You saved me a lot of frustration. Just removed it. Toyota Yaris is a cheaply built car. Should have got a Honda.

[@georgequalls5043]

I just replaced the one for my 2010 Highlander with one from Amazon. Cost about $55. However, I bet that you gave up too quick. I haven’t tried to fix mine but I have seen online where a bolt and nut did the job. I am hanging on to my old one in case the new one eventually gives out and at least see if I can jury rig it to work.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

What's the nut technique?

[@beto5.016]

Thanks, very informative

[@james43medina]

Tanx for the hard work

[@chieflouie2821]

Never say never. Fix it early before it droops down and fall off. I used two nuts and bolts.

[@thejihadopinion]

Thank you. Informative

[@mr.mrs.giancarloperez857]

I was able to fix mine. . It still had some tention. . took off the part. . grabbed a tool to grip the rod. . and twist it one click clockwise. . (in the correct close position). And ta.da. . perfectly new. If you have tention. . worth a shot. Be gentle.

[@erickl2635]

I used heavy duty velcro and epoxy glue

[@cawag98]

this!

[@normanpanton6859]

Thanks for saving me any more time trying to diy and save some $$'s 👍

[@OldelCpt]

Visors are made differently for different Toyota models, see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paiTp5eNnd2NsK8si=AxTS1nZhwt2oVMuC And Highlander 2014 is different and fixable.

[@East17A]

you shouldn't have to pay that much for a replacement. I just replaced mine from Amazon $38 perfect fit for my 2012 Toyota Venza. thanks for sharing the inside of this item. I was wondering how this is designed.

[@chad282]

Thank you sir.

[@micsupra1]

Thank you!

[@kkdoes]

My issue is that I have a Pontiac G6, that has a visor quite similar to this one, with a piece that extends outward, much like this one. But it's presently stuck, and I can't get it to go back in, and I tried sliding a bread knife in there to fix it, but it didn't help much. Any suggestions/recommendations?? It's a driving hazard, because when I have my sun visor down on the driver's side, it covers most of my rearview mirror. Thanks in advance!!

[@kkdoes]

My friends think I should just snap the plastic piece off, but I'd really rather not.

[@carolpomper4688]

How about replacing a left side driver sun visor on a 2008 Toyota Yaris. It snapped off. Can you get a used or new one and who can install them? Thanks.

[@carmenbollman900]

OMG thank you!

[@grantedge6803]

Thanks for the info. The problem I have is my land cruiser is a 1992 model and the don’t make the left hand side visor anymore. My vehicle is right hand side drive.

[@marshmower]

Grind flats on the black rod and insert some spring things to press against it. Basically redesigning the same principal of operations

[@VoiceOverGuy808]

This is exactly our problem. And me not being the DIY guy, my solution was earth magnets. I’m just trying to figure out how to make it cosmetically work. Cuz this is my wife’s Highlander and that’s important to her. The earth magnets are cheap. About $10 on Amazon for five 1-inch (diameter) magnets. The double-sided sticker that comes with it, isn’t strong enough to hold up the visor. Maybe Gorilla Glue? I dunno. Thanks for your video.

[@wendy833]

Thanks for the info. Mine worked 2 days ago. Today the black part was above the plastic part and wouldn't do anything but flop. All because I put a sunscreen in the window. It's on my front seat now, great job toyota.

[@willirb]

Thanks Bro

[@yolandagangi3966]

Do you have a video that tells us how to put a new one in

[@jesusmuniz7866]

I just fix mine yesterday with screw works perfectly

[@vinhky657]

Most importantly... what rcs do you have?

[@ahmadzulfikri5296]

I just knew Thanks uncle ❤

[@TSGEnt]

Thank you! Just had mine fail in a 06 Tacoma. Sigh.

[@MisterJZ]

Im glad to see this video did not discourage you from fixing your visor and sharing how you did it. Well done!

[@TSGEnt]

@@MisterJZ I'm always up for a challenge. btw, Our visor is still holding up after the repair.

[@jaycos4905]

Dude, i just bought a replacement visor for my 2007 Toyota Camry for less than $30. There’s plenty of sites you can find that sell them. But I found none that were over $50!

[@jessegotti3451]

2013 highlander is $150

[@rauldiaz69]

Where did you find yours at? I need two for my tacoma.

[@jessegotti3451]

@@rauldiaz69 at the Toyota dealer

[@4spida2fingaz0]

Dude mine won’t stay mounted! The clips fail to retain the entire assembly within the two square holes in the frame! I’m so frustrated idek why this won’t work and what I can do about it

[@markriesen7182]

Try ebay, ordering one for 2012 Highlander for 37 free ship. Bought one for my 2008 camry on ebay. No problems with it.

[@JustSomeOldGuy]

No need to replace the visor. My driver side visor would drop down due to lack of friction inside the visor mechanism. Replacement for the 3 button remote embedded visor is $1000 USD or more. Not worth spending money on it. Use a neodymium magnet with a beveled hole in the center (I stacked 2 together), get screw that fits flush, screw it into the visor. Screw a steel fender washer into the headliner slightly off center from the magnet. The magnet with stick to the flat portion of the washer when you put the visor up. It's not pretty but it's not a show car. This advice should point you in the right direction to purchase and install the washers, magnets and screws you'll need. I got my magnets on Amazon. They came in a package of 40, IIRC. I got the screws to fit and fender washer at Home Depot.

[@mikester6192]

My Toyota Highlander sunvisor droops and is driving me crazy. Tried to jam strips of metal inside but it didn’t work. Need to buy a new one now.

[@OldelCpt]

2014 Highlander, a bolt and nut should do the trick. Trying it next if cannot buy the metal clip by itself.

[@mr.e7450]

Is it somehow possible to replace just the mirror?

[@colchilibeck]

I don't think it is possible without a lot of work and no guarantee it will look ok. You may be best to just buy a cheap small mirror and attach it to the old visor.

[@StrugglerIndeed]

The prices to replace are much higher than you would expect.

[@djcaulfi21]

I was quoted $470.00 + labour for my Toyota Aurion 2011

[@gaelenhixson2886]

Visors are only around 25 bucks on Amazon and for Toyota you can just purchase new clips from Amazon as well for $3.00 also that white clip isnt broken it just can snap right back in. You can Research this by just Googeling this.

[@brookeperos1543]

Did your new one break yet?

[@colchilibeck]

Nope, still going strong!

[@zakkrick]

I try fixing my Lexus visor but it doesn’t work

[@markriesen7182]

Try ebay, ordering one for 2012 Highlander for 37 free ship. Bought one for my 2008 camry on ebay. No problems with it.

[@waltborys7870]

How about a $29 aftermarket replacement visor from Amazon. 5 minute job. My time was worth the $$$

[@mcr5645]

How did it work out?

[@waltborys7870]

@@mcr5645 15 minutes of simple work. It was a perfect replacement part.

[@mcr5645]

@@waltborys7870 No issues with it since install?

[@waltborys7870]

@@mcr5645 nope

[@jamiesale9460]

Check Amazon- visors are 30 bucks or so. I just had one delivered.

[@tomarmstrong9945]

Great idea...I have some rare earth magnets

[@pashko90]

Just you need to 3d disign a broken part and print it out on 3d printer.

[@letsgosteelers68]

thanks for the tip. the search ends. buy a new one. ughh

[@vortexrising2943]

Scion 2008 xB same shit

[@BenWilson24]

I'm on my 3rd one of these on my 2013 Tacoma. It's ridiculous

[@Gee-25-]

I have rav4 with same problem.

[@recreationalvideos7954]

Anyone use a cheaper model and swapping the rod where it pins behind the clip? Highlander visor is 80$ and this style was 20$

[@OldelCpt]

Not all models are made the same. Some are fixable. E.g. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paiTp5eNnd2NsK8si=AxTS1nZhwt2oVMuC The one on Highlander 2014 is made differently and a metal part that acts like a spring broke. It can be fixed by replacing that metal part or by using a screw across both parts of the metal.

[@danielcooper3212]

I need one for a 2001 4runner limited with the garage door in tan/khaki not grey

[@ogsvideos6423]

Toyota sells the replacement for $140, and then I found it on Amazon for $30

[@goldwolf0606]

A real man could fix it 😂

[@jamespruett27]

we dont believe you. Since you have it out, try-something. What have you got to loose. Thanks for posting. I used white velcro strip... We will see if it holds up in the heat....

[@cawag98]

True, but I gave thumbs up for the disassembly and discussion of the problem. Knowing the problem is more than half of the way to incrementally finding the fix...

[@ohasis8331]

Considering the replacement cost, they are a really crappy item

[@johnsmith-gt3po]

Too bad that Toyota design not to be fixed by DIY. 😞

[@muzguz7276]

Seems like 2007 was a shit year for Toyota from reading the comments including my 2007 Aurion.

[@SaritaGardner]

How to Fix Toyota Sun Visor! kzbin.info/www/bejne/paiTp5eNnd2NsK8

[@cawag98]

Thanks - Brava!

[@turblown]

$32 on Amazon bro... Plug and play

[@NiceNiceBaby]

turblown link?

[@turblown]

@@NiceNiceBaby what kind of car? Year make and model

[@jamespruett27]

ebay only has 2006 and newer. Q: What to do for my 2004?

[@turblown]

@@jamespruett27 I did say Amazon but if not you could try a junkyard or maybe someone has on Craigslist or OfferUp or something.

[@damagecase13]

There is most definitely multiple ways of fixing this visor. Just because you couldn't fix it doesn't mean it's unfixable, it just means you're not creative enough or don't have a good enough thought process for this fix.

[@colchilibeck]

Please share your video/fix. There are many “fixes” such as magnets, elastic bands, tape etc. but those are patches. There is a difference between a true fix and a patch job.

[@damagecase13]

@@colchilibeck Just search KZbin for sagging sun visor fix. There are tons of them. From crappy tape jobs to proper epoxy jobs. I did an epoxy job I found on here and the Toyota forums. Just have to put some effort in. Your video is false entirely. You made the effort to take it apart, could have use some effort in repairing it.

[@colchilibeck]

@@damagecase13 being helpful instead of cynical would make the world a better place. For example: “check out this video on how to epoxy the visor as a repair. I did it and it worked great. It would save people money compared to replacing!” Then post other video link. So, can you post the video link for the epoxy repair?

[@OldelCpt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/paiTp5eNnd2NsK8si=AxTS1nZhwt2oVMuC Bolt and nut, but on a different model.

[@omnipotentone6545]

What a piece of junk !!! Velcro strips

[@youdagoob]

But keep in mind Toyota's are all about quality. They never need fixing.

[@andrewcheshire244]

Booo Toyota. Fix this problem. Every other part in the car works.

[@robappel2097]

This feels like propaganda put out by Toyota. Nice try Toyota 😂

[@user-ll4pm3km9q]

Now a days they r cheap to replace i just replaced mine 2012 toyota highlander 2012 for 25 $ from amazon