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The trick for me was actually putting the top down, in stages, after removing the panel. I could then see where the descending frame tripped the switch.
I'm off to the dealer again with the switch in hand. I'll post the part number he gives me. As I pointed out 84231-06010 is apparently a courtesy lamp switch.
When I returned to the dealer I was waited on by a different guy who was familiar with the problem. As noted in this thread 84231-06010 is the correct part and Courtesy Lamp Switch is the description Toyota has assigned to the part.
Thanks for all the help.
Thanks!
I don't know if your local radio shop can install the radio you own to make your car's system operate as above. You may find a way to do that from others on this forum.
Lastly, I think your XM subscription is tied to the instrument. If you wanted to install an in-car XM system as I described above you might have to buy a new subscription to receive service on the new install.
Hope this helps,
Meegwell
I removed the armrest first (1 screw- lift straigh up or otherwise you might break off one of the delicate clips that insert into the plastic support below) and then the upper side panel on the rear passenger side (2 screws). With those parts removed and the roof mechanism visible to the eye I lowered the roof halfway to see exactly where it made contact with the switch mentioned. It is immediately obvious when you do this. In fact, I could manipulate the switch with my finger and get the radio to cut in and out exactly as it had been doing randomly up to then. I then unscrewed the switch (2 screws) and unplugged it from the electical harness it connects to. From there, the new switch (which cost me $25) went right in and connected back up with no problems. Reassembly went smoothly, exactly in reverse. Problem is now fixed!!! Thank you Bozano- great advice!
Best Regards,
Thanks
Can you please tell me where I can get a replacement switch?
Thanks to everyone who has posted relating to this problem. I received quotes from $530 - $1600 to solve this problem, and apparently, those repairs were just "shots in the dark" because none of them involved replacing the switch. The dealerships don't even seem to know about said switch.
I think I have a different problem. My 2002 Solara is a summer car only. It has been stored for the winter and when I re-installed the battery the car seemed fine. Except the radio (JBL cassette 6 disk cd changer) has NO volume at all. I replaced the radio and the new one does the same, so I was about to change the amp, and my mechanic stated that the amp and radio need "programmed". He said this is a common thin when these and some Audi's are stored for extended periods of time. He claims that there is a combination of buttons on the radio that program the radio and the amp. I am not sure if this is a security measure or a sync thing. My mechanic is has never been deceiving and is very helpful by giving tips and advice for free on all my familys 20 cars in the area. Does anyone know anything about this programming issue? How to do this. Please help!
Any suggestions on where this needs to be connected?
One difference in that the antenna will raise regardless of which source I use. On the JBL, the antenna only raised when Radio was selected, not on CD etc. For the Pioneer there is no such granularity (I believe) and the antenna will raise whenever the Pioneer is turned on. I can live with this, but ideally it would be source specific.
"I just went to the Toyota dealer. He says part number 84231-06010 is a courtesy lamp switch - cost=$20.50. He gave me a print out/diagram and that part number goes to a courtesy lamp in the passenger door."
Good Luck.
Although the mechanism of the switch looks the same, the new one only has a single mounting point and the connections are different. But, I decided to take it out and take it to the dealer......and to my surprise and satisfaction, by removing the switch entirely, the problems with the sound system went away. The only thing that is affected by removal of the switch is the dapening of the radio when the top is raised. So, I decided to just leave the switch out altogether. Does anyone see a problem with that solution?
Yes, I would prefer a better sound system myself. In fact, what I realized AFTER I bought the car was that if I had bought the version with the NAVIGATION system (package) that "option" would've included the better sound system. I heard that sound system and there is an obvious difference in quality.
You might want to consider going to your Toyota dealer and asking them what it would cost to upgrade to THAT sound system.
Please let me know as I would consider doing it myself!
It has auto volume but it doesn't matter if it's on or off. It seems like it happens more often when it's hot out but this is driving me nutts!!
Can anyone help me with this issue? my car isn't a convertible and I read a post on how to fix this but I don't know if not being a convertible makes a difference.
Have you been able to correct the problem and what was the solution?????
I can sympathize with your frustration. It took me almost 2 years to locate the problem, and was told by several Toyota dealerships that I was wrong, and that the only solution was to replace the entire radio and/or amplifier.
I hope this helps. Best of luck!
per these threads I will purchase part number 84231-06010 and replace this wekend. If anyone has the diagram or pics please le me know where I can download them?
Thanks again.
ponti6@comcast.net
Thanks
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Thank you in advance!!
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and also-how did you lift the panel?? does it come off easy or i have to apply force??
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Thank you in advance!!
hlsmith - you've saved me lots of grief. Thanks for your posting.
Thanks!! I can now enjoy my music :-)
Thank you, RJ
Thank you
I have a question regarding the switch replacement. Once the old switch is replaced with the new one, will the same problem reoccur after a year or two? Is it better not to install a new switch and not have to replace this new one sometime from now? I haven’t read or missed reading if some of our original switches were bad from the factory and the new switches have the inherent problem resolved. Can someone help me out with this please???
If it was me, if you went through trouble to get to switch, I would replace it. Switch was inexpensive.