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sbeck3988 · 02-07-2010, 11:42 AM

I have a 2002 tacoma, 129,000 miles.. I've had it 1 1/2 years. I love the truck.
The radio suddenly stopped working, it won't power on.
I double checked the fuse which was listed in the manual, even though it can't be that since everything else works, dome light, cigarette lighter, etc.

Any other ideas on what to check?
I'm thinking it's just shot or something has chewed through a wire.

Thanks,
Steve

JimKellyfan · 02-11-2010, 02:34 AM

Internal fuse ?
If not, may be a good time to upgrade to an aftermarket, as I am not impressed with my 09 radio. Research showed that Toyotas radios are merely an afterthought at best, especially when it comes to power.

sbeck3988 · 03-11-2010, 02:08 AM

Turns out it was a 15 amp fuse under the dash, I just need better glasses.

02-07-2010, 11:42 AM	#1
sbeck3988 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	2002 - Radio won't power on I have a 2002 tacoma, 129,000 miles.. I've had it 1 1/2 years. I love the truck. The radio suddenly stopped working, it won't power on. I double checked the fuse which was listed in the manual, even though it can't be that since everything else works, dome light, cigarette lighter, etc. Any other ideas on what to check? I'm thinking it's just shot or something has chewed through a wire. Thanks, Steve

02-11-2010, 02:34 AM	#2
JimKellyfan Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carolinas Posts: 179	Maybe Internal fuse ? If not, may be a good time to upgrade to an aftermarket, as I am not impressed with my 09 radio. Research showed that Toyotas radios are merely an afterthought at best, especially when it comes to power.

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03-11-2010, 02:08 AM	#3
sbeck3988 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	Turns out it was a 15 amp fuse under the dash, I just need better glasses.