How to fix the clock on your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

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9 жыл бұрын

This video is about How to fix the clock on your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. What happens is that the solder goes bad on both sides of all five resistors on clock's computer board.This video describes how to easily take apart different dash panels, open up the clock housing, and reheat and/or resolder the solder points on the resistors to allow to clock to function again.
FYI: If the reheating of the solder joints do not work, you MUST apply new solder to the ends of all 5 resistors as shown in this video.
Please be careful when using a soldering iron to do this fix.
Hope you guys enjoy and let me know in the comments section below if this video helped you out.
Parts Needed:
1. Plastic Pry tool or Flat head screwdriver with taped end
2. Philips head Screwdriver
6. Weller Soldering Iron Model #: SP25NK
Music:
Rocket by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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@HotSourSoop 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize I was accidentally watching this in 360p because the clarity in this dude's explanations of his step by step made everything clear as day.

@RuckusIIV 5 жыл бұрын

This dude did an outstanding job showing and explaining the entire process. This is the way you make a clear and helpful KZfaq video that doesn't waste your time. Great work!

@wutdadilyo 5 жыл бұрын

Ruckus IIV thank you so much for your kind words!

@brentkiely657 2 жыл бұрын

great video !

@philrhino6546 9 жыл бұрын

This worked for me. Clock has been dead for 4 years, now it works. You are the man.

@wutdadilyo 3 жыл бұрын

Phil Rhino thanks for the awesome compliment!

@ridsouto 2 жыл бұрын

I had never used a soldering iron in my life, I had never fixed a circuit board before. However, thanks to this video, I fixed the clock in my wife's Corolla, which had been out of commission for 2 years. You're the boss!!

@mikekelly53 4 жыл бұрын

My 2004 Corolla clock had not work in ten years...now it runs great! Thanks to your video, it gave me the confidence to try to solder for the first time & I was finally able to fix the clock myself for just $4. Thank you Sensai!!

@GrumpyFarmer 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This 15 minute fix saved me over $300. I was more willing to have a broken clock than spend the $$, and now it works perfectly.

@wutdadilyo 5 жыл бұрын

Diz Gustipated glad to help save you money!

@Roller76 3 жыл бұрын

$300??? Were you going to replace it with a gold plated clock? Lol

@ksajak 2 жыл бұрын

@@Roller76 😂

@gratefulb4 5 жыл бұрын

Toyota Dealer wants $355.00 for a New clock for the 2006 Corolla!! I don't pretend to know what I'm doing but I will do THIS. Great explanation of procedures. Thank you so much!

@TreyT16 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I thought I was going to have to replace my clock, which wasn't going to be cheap, but I followed the instructions here and was able to get it going again. Every step is described clearly - nothing left out - and it worked great. Thanks for taking the time to do this!

@jeanietravers4724 8 жыл бұрын

I'm a 68 year old woman,the instructions you gave were so right on, I repaired my clock on my 2003 in less than a half hour,soldering and all. You are a great teacher! Thank you very much for posting that video,if you were here, I'd kiss you on the,cheek. Jt

@kayamkha 4 жыл бұрын

This worked for me. Clock has been dead for 3 years, now it works. You are great man!!!.

@classicmomentos Жыл бұрын

This video is timeless! I used this trick back in 2016 to fix it in my first 9th Gen Corolla. Got a new-to-me 9th Gen Corolla a few years after that and had the same issue. Looked this video up again, and same fix did the trick.

@29madmangaud29 3 жыл бұрын

Dude,,,,,, "YES"> it worked, "EXACTLY" as you've showed. I just plugged in the unit, got it hot,,,,touched the ends of each of them,,,, and then plugged it in, turned on the key,,,,,,,and "IT WORKS"! Thanks!

@Clutch1984 8 жыл бұрын

I've had my '05 Corolla for about 3 years now, and the clock light is just now starting to go out. I'm gonna be working on it here soon. Like the way you present your work in this video, very clear and concise.

@alanf5351 3 жыл бұрын

I have an ‘05 Corolla LE and the clock first went out around 2010. Very occasionally it would pop back on for a short while but worsened over time to almost never coming on. I thought it was the connection at the back and taping and using zip ties didn’t work. I saw your video, bought a narrow tip soldering iron and tried this. It has now worked for 2 months thanks to you.

@MrBassflute 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much! You probably saved me hundreds and hundreds of dollars. My parking pass slipped down behind the dash. With your video, I was able to take the dash apart easily and get it back. The parking pass would cost me $400.00 to replaced I'm sure Toyota would have charged me hundreds. Great work, and thank you so much.

@BMNatal 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on fixing the clock issue! It started to drive me crazy when it sometimes worked, and the didn't on my Corolla. You worded and detailed everything perfectly. Thanks again!

@Author1959 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Your solution was spot on. Clear, concise, correct - it can’t get more perfect than that.

@SteveCloughSr Жыл бұрын

I followed your great instructions, tried it, no go at first, but just went over the solder points one more time, a little more slowly and presto, nice bright clock digits again. Thank you so much, young man!

@ShaheenJay 4 жыл бұрын

So now, what we're gonna do, is go to the like button, and we're gonna do next is click it. Awesome video :)

@DIY-Guy-23 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, you rock! This problem stumped the dealership, but following your video I fixed it myself in 15 minutes.

@robertrandall1207 3 жыл бұрын

The best "how-to" video that I've ever used and the fix seems to work. Thanks and please do more like it. I like my '05 Corolla and want to keep it in good condition.

@michaelhetzler6344 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation and explaining. My Mother-in-Law's 2006 Corolla hasn't had a working clock for the last couple of years. I watched this and fixed her clock in about 10 minutes.

@maryaggel9449 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing demo! Clear , well articulated. Thanks!!

@firstnamelastname3681 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, straight to the point with clear instructions. Thank you!

@davidlyons7238 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I had no hope that I could fix it. Plugged it in and it works! What an amazing feeling. Thank you.

@alexgamer77 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the explanation, very clear and helpful!! good job!

@litesp 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your excellent how to video. Very good, step-by-step with clear instructions, explanations, and relevant, sharp closeups. Best regards.

@hannahjessie 7 жыл бұрын

i was skeptical but just did this to my 05 xrs this morning and voila! i now know the time! thanks for the tip, pare! ;)

@wutdadilyo 3 жыл бұрын

hannahjessie I’m glad this helped you!

@SimplyMage19 4 ай бұрын

I haven't really been able to do a succeful solder, but my God after doubting if I could make it work, lone behold, all I had to do was touch the iron to the little connections for a sec to heat them up a bit and now it works again, only took 30 mins aswell!! Thanks 9 years later lol

@georgequaiver4960 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Juni. Would have never even tried if I hadn't seen video on this. Put up without a clock for couple of years. Also Wal-Mart auto section had 3M soldering iron with one skinny tip $6.77 , and plastic scraper/putty knife worked great as a pry bar. Thanks again, and stay out of trouble. :)

@kawaineko7402 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! The clock works as good as new, now! I actually went ahead and added fresh solder, but without this video I would have never known about the fix. My video game console modding practice finally went to use for non-entertainment purposes! Thanks a lot, man!

@davidmccorkle5345 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Juni! You made it so easy for me. You have taught me a lot. Keep it up. Your instructions make it so easy to follow.

@Roller76 3 жыл бұрын

Great job speaking clearly while explaining what you were doing and each step. And most of all taking the time putting your video together and to upload it. Certain people tend to complain or criticize what someone took the time make because it may not have helped them. My clock started dimming here and there until it became unreadable. I have been meaning to remove it but that's the life of a procrastinator haha. Thanks again for your video.

@nickeckhardt1168 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I can't believe I waited so long to fix my clock. Re-soldering worked first time without adding any solder.Thanks!!

@wutdadilyo 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! glad to be of help!

@lpg8200 4 ай бұрын

I saw this video couple years ago , but y I was skeptical if this really works, I tried today, and really works. Thank you

@lucasdecastro 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorials and very clear instructions! I actually came across this video while looking for help on replacing the AC panel's right side backlight bulb. I guess I can follow your instructions for removing the panel and taking it from there on my own, but it would be great if you could shed some light on this issue too (no pun intended ;). Cheers!

@lummoxx8586 5 жыл бұрын

It WORKED!! No need to add the extra solder, just touch the old solder just like Juni's video shows.

@moi2995 Жыл бұрын

I’m on my second Toyota. Clocks went out within a few months of buying. I always just live with it since the rest of the car is of such good quality. I’ll be following your video this weekend. Thanks!

@powerrarger596 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video...!!! Easy repair. I had 4 years with my clock broken and Toyota dealership asking for $248.00 for the replacement. Thank you again.

@eddie9558 7 ай бұрын

This nine year old video is AWESOME 👍🏼 thank you juni. IDK how you figured that out but your awesome. Took me 5min to fix thank you thank you

@thudoan7706 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video! This was exactly what I needed.

@hostileparadox7920 5 жыл бұрын

Worked perfectly for my 2006 Corolla, thanks. Was getting ready to buy one on eBay. Good thing I googled it first.

@j.fanning8158 6 жыл бұрын

Nice goin' with the clock repair ! You really know your stuff. Thanks for sharing your expertise on KZfaq.

@AyoIsinkaye 3 жыл бұрын

Worked for me ! Thanks, man! Clock had been dead for 5½ years.😲

@jussman8861 4 жыл бұрын

I have never soldered anything in my life. Heating up all the old solder didn’t fix it. So I watched a few quick soldering vids on KZfaq, used the wire that came with the iron, made a mess of the circuit board... but it works!!!! I’m in shock, THANK YOU!!

@BrandonTedrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the easy-to-follow video guide on fixing this specific clock. I'll have to go and fix mine.

@paparonpatty 3 жыл бұрын

Young man, I don't know you personally, but your remedy worked for me. I cannot believe it but I'm sure grateful. Keep up the good work.

@albertgonzaz9410 7 ай бұрын

I followed these exact instructions and I got my clock back... Thanks

@hubstar6960 10 ай бұрын

I was gonna get cheap clock from dollar store and glue it. 5 min and it's fixed. Thanks.

@carmenestrada6617 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you because of you I fixed my clock in 15 minutes.

@bobder22 Жыл бұрын

one of the clearest car repair videos I've seen easily. please buy every car in existence and thoroughly document repairs for each part 😂

@BroncoPH 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this guide. My issue ended up just being the cable to the clock had come loose. Pushed that back in and the thing lit right back up. Saved me the cost and terror of using the soldering iron.

@rstrama64 4 жыл бұрын

Damn! I had nothing to lose and followed your instructions. I never worked on circuit boards before and this worked perfectly! Thank you!

@sending_pills 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! In my case I also needed to reheat the four solder points for the connector pins to fix my clock. Next I'll be replacing the bulb for my transmission shifter.

@user-ln9ft1lt8w 9 ай бұрын

Dude you're awesome. I was going to head to the junk yard to get one when I decided to look at how to remove it first. I found your video and did exactly what you said. And now I have a working clock. Thank you very much, I really appreciate you making this great instructional video. Great detail all the way through.

@richie1204 2 жыл бұрын

I did everything you said and now I have a working clock ⏰. Thank you.

@tousshong9438 7 жыл бұрын

Cool! I just bought a 2003 Corolla 2 days ago and I just realize the clock was not working too so now this should help me bring life back into my corolla. Easy steps. Thanks

@DarinMoe 9 жыл бұрын

I just did this, it WORKED!!! THANKS!!!!!

@erransharpe 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this video up! It worked, and only took a few minutes -- it was super easy!

@wutdadilyo 6 жыл бұрын

Erran Sharpe I'm glad that the video helped! Subscribe as I plan to put some videos up this year

@SherazChoudhary 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! It worked without having to add new solder! You tutorial was extremely clear and also funny :-)

@wutdadilyo 2 жыл бұрын

What’s life without a little humor? 😊 thank you for your kind words

@ricklariviere8401 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks! I didn't have to move the drive selector and I just reheated the solder points and it worked! It was a five minute job!

@haroldvietti2233 5 жыл бұрын

My clock was going in and out for over a year. Thanks Juni. I followed your instructions and it worked exactly how you presented it.

@wutdadilyo 5 жыл бұрын

Harold Vietti I’m glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching!

@DiligentPlans 4 жыл бұрын

Had no idea that I could fix the clock and not buy another one. I did everything in the video and it worked!! Great job! - Kris

@Mrstarboy331 Жыл бұрын

Thanks my old corolla 2004 400,895 miles the clock went off, thanks to you is working 💪

@birdy9922 5 жыл бұрын

Worked JUST as you show here! That clock is $240 to replace in a 2003!!! $0 and 15 minutes and it's fixed! Great vid and knowledge base!

@natalieneal5616 7 жыл бұрын

I've been without my clock for a couple years now because I didn't want to spend the $400 on a new clock that every technician I went to recommended. I was able to fix it myself for $20. And I didn't need to add solder either. Thank you for this great video!

@tedknudson7410 4 жыл бұрын

Super clear instructions with excellent photographics!

@jeffobrien3542 Жыл бұрын

I had gone to a pick a part and got a used clock. It didn't work either. Did what he did and fixed both clocks. Awesome

@dragoncat5836 8 жыл бұрын

Clock fixed in under 15 minutes. Thank you very much for posting this!

@wutdadilyo 8 жыл бұрын

+dragoncat you're very welcome!

@sbtr64 9 жыл бұрын

One of the best how to video!Thank you!!

@shebeme2000 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juni it worked perfectly and your videos are easy to follow. Cheers!

@joyace9674 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 5 dollar clock for it so is less headaches 😬 thank you 😊

@alexmotlyakh5922 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Bought $12 clock with backlight, inside temperature and battery voltage. Corolla clock is dim in a bright day, even after I've fixed it as described.

@MrSsandwichman69 2 жыл бұрын

Went out and bought the little soldering kit you recommended and it worked great. I original tried your method of heating up the resistors and that worked for a couple weeks then it went out again… so I took it back apart and this time add solder to it and it’s back running again! That was my first soldering job so I was kinda hesitant and they didn’t turn out that good but hey as long as the clock works I’m ok with it lol. Thanks a ton man!

@mannytim7670 4 жыл бұрын

This fixed my 2006 corolla clock. Thanks a lot

@talblankenship9020 6 жыл бұрын

Great job. Excellent explanation, you are a natural teacher. Thanks.

@warrenwall4225 3 жыл бұрын

Did exactly what he said - clock now works! Well done and thanks

@johncooper4637 3 жыл бұрын

Juni - excellent video, concise and easy to understand. Got to try this.

@thantaung1221 6 жыл бұрын

holy shit it worked! I watched the video the night before and fixed it today. From taking everything apart to putting it back took me 30 minutes. KZfaq has every fucking thing. so great!

@sskchan1 10 ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration, clear and precise!

@brianw6645 Жыл бұрын

Worked great for me. Thanks for the detailed instructions.

@jeromepascual10 8 жыл бұрын

Genius Juni. Video very very useful!

@wutdadilyo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerome!

@chrisscholl2856 6 жыл бұрын

Confirmed. This worked for me in 2018. However, I did break one of the plastic clasps that hold the clock main-body to the back plate (you'll see when you do it) so, I guess plastic gets brittle with age, who knew. One thing, be careful with the iron'ing, it just took a little. Just barely get the soder liquid, then back away. That worked for me. Great video, easy fix, Thanks!

@Evildandalo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video, I assumed the LCD panel just died completely but knowing it's just a solder joint issue is very good news.

@nrich4605 2 жыл бұрын

this is a very good illustration,thank you

@mitch58100 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, worked perfectly! Very easy to understand and follow!

@nathanfrazier8525 5 жыл бұрын

Toyota Corolla 2007 CE with 182k miles. Runs like a dream.

@wutdadilyo 5 жыл бұрын

Nathan Frazier corolla’s are the best! I have no doubt with good care your corolla will go to 300k + miles!

@bobmurphy6406 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share what you have learned. Better than 259 dollars at dealer. Also thanks for YOU are worthy on radio.

@StarsStars714 6 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness! I'm going to try to do this myself. Thanks so much.

@davewalter1598 2 жыл бұрын

Worked perfectly for me. Thanks for the great explanation.

@robertarrubla4970 8 жыл бұрын

very good step by step. Really helpful. Thanks

@asciifiti1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Worked exactly as described - I'm back on time.

@brighttorch5597 2 жыл бұрын

God Bless Geniuses who know stuff and don't mind to share. Thank you!!!

@alfredlisiyas8145 2 жыл бұрын

This worked perfectly for me. Thank you for this well explained video.

@belejebkaan 8 жыл бұрын

Just watched your video. Straight forward explanation. Easy to remove everything according to your step by step instructions. Heated old solder and went out to try it. Worked perfectly with no additional solder on the first try. No doubt you saved me a chunk of change. Thanks! :)

@marcosantonio3594 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I just fixed my clock. great tip.

@PKDuck-so7em 20 күн бұрын

The part where you heated up the solder was an ASMR moment for me 😅

@timlaubhan7927 Жыл бұрын

My results were exactly as shown in video. Thank you very much for this info.

@wirelesscsr4146 7 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. I honestly didn't think I would be able to fix it. But, it does work now.

@danielpitts5379 8 жыл бұрын

Easy, easy fix. Thanks for the video. Literally at max it is a 15 minute fix.

@wutdadilyo 3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Pitts yeah it’s a quick fix. Thanks for watching and glad it helped

@bryce3956 4 жыл бұрын

I was able to do this on my 2006 and it actually worked! I thought I messed up too when I was re soldering everything. This is coming from someone that’s never changed my own tire or changed my own oil.