Do all year 4runners have the problem with the digital clocks?
Has anyone determined if there is a fix for the problem?

Mine is in the intermitten stage but is still working most of the time.

 

It helps if you tell us what the problem is.

My clock works fine and the only problem is I am always running late.

 

Mine is out completely. I'd be interested in seeing if anyone has a fix for this.

 

yeah, mine goes out but if i thump it or tap on it, it comes back but then fades away again at some point. i don't know what the problem is but if they could be fixed that would be great. i think it's funny that if you look on ebay people are selling used dash clocks for $75 on up and those clocks are probably going to do that same thing in a short time. i'm thinking of just getting a nice gauge that has a clock, outside temp, and compass all in one and bypass the stock clock. that gauge that i'm talking about is about $300 though but it's trick!

 

Mine is a 97 with the original clock and i've never had a problem. Can't believe replacements are that expensive though...ridiculous!

 

Mine is almost totally out, 95 percent of the time doesnt work. Other 5% i have to tap it or hit the dash for it to work, i dont worry about it.

 

Do any of you guys with 2000 or newer models have problems?

 

I am going to have my vent bezel up on ebay soon and it has the working clock in it. It will probably go for 20 bucks or so. I will let you know when it's up.

 

No problems in my 2001

 

Another 2001 here - No problems ....yet

 

No probs with my 94 or the 87 before it...

 

I have a 95.5 and it is always going out. I tap on it and it will come on for little while, it's worthless. Who has a fix?

 

99 here, it doesn't work anymore. The tapping thing worked for a little while, but nothing makes it work now.

 

oh yea on my 2000 the clock has been out since I bought it. The PO said it went out on him about 3 months after he bought it in 03.

 

Enough with the negative waves

 

mines been broke for years along with the power antenna

 

mine is toast. Stereo tech confirmed it was plugged in. Oh well..

 

If you have done any "behind the dash" work, the clock plug is very vulnerable to being inadvertently loosened or unplugged completely. There is also another "faux" socket where you can accidently plug it back in and it won't word at all.

Pry out the center dash panel and check the clock plug for security. Might work for you. It did for me on my '99.

Stan Henley

 

I have a 2000 and my clock has been completely functional. "Knock on Wood." I have, however had some of my panel lights go out once or twice in that immediate area. (ie rear window button, temp controls, etc) Those are all cheap, easy fixes though, compared to the digital clock.

 

Thanks Henhouse 1 for some useful info on fixing the digital clock. I have a '99 and it goes in and out. Tapping really hard helps sometimes. I've tried checking the plug connection and that isn't it. Does anyone know what causes it to go in and out? Any other fix ideas? I guess they just go.