99 4runner clock doesn't work.

4runnerteen · 11-03-2009, 01:07 PM

Ok. So when I bought my 99 4runner SR5, one very saddening thing was discovered. My clock didn't work. I opened the whole center console and got to it. I cleaned the connectors and did all that and it still will not work.

So my question. What are my options? can I buy a new one. Or someone fix this one?

Any input would be amazing

Thanks
-Mark

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JWaldz · 11-03-2009, 01:50 PM

seeing that you have an aftermarket radio in your sig it's possible that it wasnt plugged in right. Has it worked before or did it never work? Here's a post that might help you out.

http://www.yotatech.com/f2/clock-wiring-193045/

4runnerteen · 11-03-2009, 02:15 PM

Well. I have had it apart many times and every time plugged it into the correct port. When I bought it nothing was messed with at all. The truck was 100% stock when I bought.

So I know for sure the clock doesn't work and it wasn't just a human error. So what are my options now?

TheDurk · 11-03-2009, 02:32 PM

If you find a cheap solution, let me know. This is a very common problem on 3rd gen. The clock is actually working (usually), but it does not light up. I have not read a report of a successful fix, not counting those that plugged the clock connector into the dummy hole. Dealer replacement is over $300. E-Bay will run you $50-75, but you don't know how long it will last, as there is a definite design flaw with these clocks. Mine died about six years ago--I just use the clock on my Alpine HU. I mounted a cell phone holder right in front of the dead clock and I am very happy with the set-up. I would enjoy the rest of your 4Runner, and just forget the stinkin' clock.

Somebody found this guy, who claims to refurbish them for $40, but I have no idea as to whether it is a good solution:

Clock fixer guy

4runnerteen · 11-03-2009, 07:14 PM

Lol. I hear you. I use my HU clock too or my cell. I was just thinking if It was cheap to fix Then I would just go ahead and fix it. Plus it would be easier for passengers to know the time also.

Lol Idk small details appease me

98runner210 · 11-03-2009, 09:49 PM

I went through eBay and had a guy rebuild it. The cold solder in them usually fails. I think it paid about $18 or so.

fotorunner · 11-04-2009, 12:02 PM

Mine on my 97 works when it feels like I really need to know what time it is...the rest of the time its off. Pretty weird but definately not worth what they want for a new one. If mine ever quits completely I'll go to wally world and buy one of those stick on clocks for $7.00 and call it good.

Ron Helmuth · 11-07-2009, 12:13 AM

just pick one up from a junkyard....troll craigslist for part outs and the like. I believe there is some variation in the design over the years-and the connections may be slightly different as well.

I will keep an eye out next time I am over at Jim's Yota Yard here in the big city. Even then it will cost more than it should....

Atomic · 11-07-2009, 07:34 AM

join the club... mine has been off and on since the day I bought it.

elmerfudd_22 · 11-07-2009, 09:12 AM

haha thats funny I didnt realise everyone had the same problem, mine comes on every once in a while or if I hit it the right way

pattycakes77 · 11-07-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98runner210

I went through eBay and had a guy rebuild it. The cold solder in them usually fails. I think it paid about $18 or so.

do you have this person's info or a link to their website/ebay auction? are you satisfied with the work? how long ago was it fixed? still working?

j2img · 11-07-2009, 04:09 PM

mine is shot also but when the temp drops to about 15 degrees f it will work just fine, that is until the truck warms

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clock...#ht_535wt_1165

98runner210 · 11-07-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pattycakes77

do you have this person's info or a link to their website/ebay auction? are you satisfied with the work? how long ago was it fixed? still working?

I sent the clock to him, had it 3 days later. Works like new.

Seller name is atjoefan

I have Maxima that is doing the same thing and I am going to send him that one as well.

pattycakes77 · 11-09-2009, 02:50 PM

thanks 98runner210, found him on ebay. looks like his prices have gone up, but still only $23.99 + S/H. Says he's located in Elkridge, Maryland for anyone interested. has 100% positive feedback from 614 people, his feedback from '96-'02 4runner owners is great, i guess i'll have to give it a try.

ChildrenOfBodom · 11-09-2009, 04:47 PM

My clock was broken too. I took it out and squeezing it a certain way made it work, but eventually it broke altogether.

I put a Corolla clock in from my buddy's totaled car... doesnt fit the hole and you couldnt change the time without removing the dash.

That got really old, so I yanked one from a 97 that got traded in at my dealership. Surprising this one works, considering its older than my 4Runner and my original went out.

chad1041 · 11-09-2009, 05:08 PM

lol its not only a runner thing llol my taco is the same way too

TheDurk · 11-10-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j2img

mine is shot also but when the temp drops to about 15 degrees f it will work just fine, that is until the truck warms

LOL! Mine hasn't worked for years, but on the coldest days of the year it will show up and say Hi! I had not made the connection until I saw your post. It probably tightens up some internal connection. [OT--I was on an assignment in the Amazon once, and my HP calculator would only work if I gave it regular refrigerator breaks.]

11-03-2009, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
JWaldz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 180	seeing that you have an aftermarket radio in your sig it's possible that it wasnt plugged in right. Has it worked before or did it never work? Here's a post that might help you out. http://www.yotatech.com/f2/clock-wiring-193045/ __________________ Silver '99 Toyota 4Runner Limited RP Black Widow Rack\|8K R.S. HID Kit\|265/75 Federal MT\|Cobra NightWatch CB\|Fosgate Sound\|24" Magnaflow\|DeckPlate Mod & KN\|Fog Mod\|Bumper Light Mod\|Altezza Tails\|Clear Corners & Turns Lift Here Armor To Come Check out my Photos

11-03-2009, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
4runnerteen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Alton, IL Posts: 58	Well. I have had it apart many times and every time plugged it into the correct port. When I bought it nothing was messed with at all. The truck was 100% stock when I bought. So I know for sure the clock doesn't work and it wasn't just a human error. So what are my options now? __________________ 99' 4Runner SR5 3.4L Auto 4x4 - Sony Xplod head unit - 2 12" Pioneer 1200 watt max. - 2 12" Rockford Fosgate Punch P1's. - 1600 watt 4 channel powering everything. - 500k MicroFarad Capacitor. - 2 Pilot fog lamps in front bumper. Yea... My truck still goes boom.... A little lol. Needed less weight. Stock from there on out.

11-03-2009, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheDurk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey and Sao Paulo Posts: 74	If you find a cheap solution, let me know. This is a very common problem on 3rd gen. The clock is actually working (usually), but it does not light up. I have not read a report of a successful fix, not counting those that plugged the clock connector into the dummy hole. Dealer replacement is over $300. E-Bay will run you $50-75, but you don't know how long it will last, as there is a definite design flaw with these clocks. Mine died about six years ago--I just use the clock on my Alpine HU. I mounted a cell phone holder right in front of the dead clock and I am very happy with the set-up. I would enjoy the rest of your 4Runner, and just forget the stinkin' clock. Somebody found this guy, who claims to refurbish them for $40, but I have no idea as to whether it is a good solution: Clock fixer guy __________________ '99 4Runner SR5 (U.S) '97 HiLux SW4 (Japan model bought in Brazil, very close to a 3.0 4Runner) '71 FordWillys Jeep CJ5 (with straight six Ford Maverick 3.0 liter engine--lives in the mountains north of Sao Paulo Brazil) Last edited by TheDurk; 11-03-2009 at 02:44 PM.

11-03-2009, 07:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
4runnerteen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Alton, IL Posts: 58	Lol. I hear you. I use my HU clock too or my cell. I was just thinking if It was cheap to fix Then I would just go ahead and fix it. Plus it would be easier for passengers to know the time also. Lol Idk small details appease me __________________ 99' 4Runner SR5 3.4L Auto 4x4 - Sony Xplod head unit - 2 12" Pioneer 1200 watt max. - 2 12" Rockford Fosgate Punch P1's. - 1600 watt 4 channel powering everything. - 500k MicroFarad Capacitor. - 2 Pilot fog lamps in front bumper. Yea... My truck still goes boom.... A little lol. Needed less weight. Stock from there on out.

11-03-2009, 09:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
98runner210 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 778	I went through eBay and had a guy rebuild it. The cold solder in them usually fails. I think it paid about $18 or so. __________________ '98 4Runner Limited White w/ silver flares

11-04-2009, 12:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
fotorunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NE Posts: 25	Mine on my 97 works when it feels like I really need to know what time it is...the rest of the time its off. Pretty weird but definately not worth what they want for a new one. If mine ever quits completely I'll go to wally world and buy one of those stick on clocks for $7.00 and call it good.

11-07-2009, 12:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ron Helmuth Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver metro area-CO Posts: 1,339	just pick one up from a junkyard....troll craigslist for part outs and the like. I believe there is some variation in the design over the years-and the connections may be slightly different as well. I will keep an eye out next time I am over at Jim's Yota Yard here in the big city. Even then it will cost more than it should.... __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 4wd 3.4/5 spd- Fact. Rr. Locker/Diff Breather Ext. Old Man Emu lift springs- 881 fronts/890 rears O/M/E shocks- N91s fr./N86 rr. All Pro Off Road welded sliders-prevent body damage! ARB"Taco"bumper/Gamiviti clear lenses/Hella 500s Redline Tuning hood struts/Bushwacker Extend a Fenders all my photos are over on Facebook now-I gave up on photo hosting sorry.... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&l=5795132731

11-07-2009, 07:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 317	join the club... mine has been off and on since the day I bought it. __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 154k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 207k- Brother's

11-07-2009, 09:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
elmerfudd_22 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 37	haha thats funny I didnt realise everyone had the same problem, mine comes on every once in a while or if I hit it the right way __________________ 1998 4runner, SR5 5speed V6, trail gear sliders

11-07-2009, 04:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
j2img Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: long island ny Posts: 3	mine is shot also but when the temp drops to about 15 degrees f it will work just fine, that is until the truck warms http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clock...#ht_535wt_1165 Last edited by j2img; 11-07-2009 at 04:12 PM.

11-09-2009, 02:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
pattycakes77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,085	thanks 98runner210, found him on ebay. looks like his prices have gone up, but still only $23.99 + S/H. Says he's located in Elkridge, Maryland for anyone interested. has 100% positive feedback from 614 people, his feedback from '96-'02 4runner owners is great, i guess i'll have to give it a try. __________________ The PATYWGN: 1998 4Runner Desert Dune Pearl. PATYWGN show-off thread Sport Hood FAQ

11-09-2009, 04:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChildrenOfBodom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 14	My clock was broken too. I took it out and squeezing it a certain way made it work, but eventually it broke altogether. I put a Corolla clock in from my buddy's totaled car... doesnt fit the hole and you couldnt change the time without removing the dash. That got really old, so I yanked one from a 97 that got traded in at my dealership. Surprising this one works, considering its older than my 4Runner and my original went out. __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner 3RZ Goodyear Wrangler RT/S (265/70/r16) on 2002 4Runner Limited Rims LCE Headers, K&N Intake, Billet Grille, LED tails, Clear Corners and bumpers, much, much more! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3045612 go^^^^^

11-09-2009, 05:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
chad1041 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: valdosta ga Posts: 66	lol its not only a runner thing llol my taco is the same way too __________________ *95 taco 3.4 3in body 3in susp. tsl 33 12.50 15*

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