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#124 of 133 Re: Problem solved... [jhnptbrg] by claires HOST

Feb 05, 2013 (11:05 pm)

Replying to: jhnptbrg (Feb 05, 2013 7:29 am)
Thanks for the tip, jhnptbrg!
 
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#125 of 133 2008 radio display by underdog1062

Mar 21, 2012 (5:37 am)

Just bought a 2008 Solara a few weeks ago and now the radio displays are all blurry. Last week a had a remote starter put on it could this be the cause?

#126 of 133 Re: Radio Fading [richjacy] by danielp0623

Mar 12, 2013 (12:50 pm)

Replying to: richjacy (Mar 08, 2010 10:37 am)
I have had this problem for 2 years as well on my 2005 Solara. Finally took it to Toyota today before reading any of this, and this is exactly what I told them was wrong. They had no idea what I was talking about, suggested replacing the radio at a local radio store as they don't work on radios. Seriously??? Wow. They are idiots.
 
I then decided to read the internet and see what I could find, and of course, many of you have the same problem. I have ordered the parts you mentioned, and will plan on installing them myself. Thank you so much for posting this solution. I have serious concerns about service reps at a car dealership that have no idea how to diagnose an issue, even when you tell them exactly what is wrong. I told them there was a switch that boosts the audio when you put the top down, and you always here the audio cut in and out. Now it does that ALL THE TIME, so the switch has gone bad. They said there is no switch at first. When I picked the car up, they said yes there is a switch but it worked for us, never cut out.
 
God they are idiots. Oh well. I'll save myself the money in doing it myself for a total of about 30 bucks. I will let you know how it works out, but thanks so much as I have contemplated selling the car just because I am so tired of not being able to listen to anything.

#127 of 133 Re: Switch location [blozano] by cashky

Apr 14, 2013 (6:31 am)

Replying to: blozano (Nov 03, 2009 6:33 am)
could you also send me the info. i have the same problem and any pictures would be great also Thanks
 
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#128 of 133 Re: Switch location [cashky] by claires HOST

Apr 14, 2013 (11:57 pm)

Replying to: cashky (Apr 14, 2013 6:31 am)
Hi, cashky,
 
blozano posted the fix a few times uptopic -- you can find a detailed explanation here:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f101569/112#MSG112
 
jhnptbrg posted details about accessing the manual here if you're having trouble finding the switch:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f101569/122#MSG122
 
(and we're still waiting to hear how danielp0623 made out.)
 
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#130 of 133 Re: Solara radio fade in & out [blozano] by rdking

Apr 16, 2013 (5:50 pm)

Replying to: blozano (Nov 05, 2012 10:00 am)
I'm getting ready to try the fix myself on my wife's 2008 SLE convertible. I don't think I will have any problem finding the switch once the panel is removed. I am concerned about removing the panel though. I haven't read anything that tells me how to remove the panel once I have removed the three retaining screws. Do you just pull the panel toward you or do you lift the panel up toward the rear window? I don't want to damage the panel so I'm a little hesitant to go into this without first knowing exactly how the panel is removed.

#131 of 133 Re: Solara radio fade in & out [rdking] by jhnptbrg

Apr 21, 2013 (9:22 am)

Replying to: rdking (Apr 16, 2013 5:50 pm)
I would post the graphics if I could figure out how to do that, but haven't yet.
 
Instructions say:
 
 "using a screwdriver (with tip taped) disengage the 3 claws and 4 clips and remove the panel upper"
 
then
 
"using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 clips and remove the [lower] panel"
 
My memory is that I pulled the panel away from the side of the car first, then lifted it upwards...but I was being gentle for the same fear you voiced, and am not exactly sure of the directions of tugs that freed the panel - mine took some pressure/force, but didn't require "ripping" it away.
 
Good luck!

#132 of 133 Re: Solara radio fade in & out [jhnptbrg] by rdking

Apr 21, 2013 (2:14 pm)

Replying to: jhnptbrg (Apr 21, 2013 9:22 am)
Thanks, jhnptbrg. I'm assuming that the 3 claws referenced are at the top of the panel and thus would require the panel to be slid upward. Also, I was not aware that the lower panel had to be removed to perform the switch change. Hopefully, my fears of doing this will prove unwarranted in the end.

#133 of 133 Re: Solara radio fade in & out [jhnptbrg] by claires HOST

Apr 21, 2013 (10:17 pm)

Replying to: jhnptbrg (Apr 21, 2013 9:22 am)
If you have photos, you can post them here by uploading them to a hosting site like tinypic or photobucket.
 
Then, make your image show up in a post by using the IMG button to post a link to the photo.
 
ClaireS, Host
Automotive News & Views | Coupes & Convertibles

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