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Re: I have a 2008 Highlander. The radio tuner and volume...
I would call some auto salvage yards first. If no luck there I would go to a Radio Shack or an Ace hardware store. Last resort would be the dealer or a used car lot mechanic.
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You need the radio security code, it was given you when the truck was purchased new. If you are not the owner then go here for help www.radio-code.com or the dealer.
Yes. Get a can of tuner cleaner. Remove the knob and with the stereo off spray the cleaner down the shaft. Rotate the control a number of times. Replace the knob, turn the unit on and check it. Most of the time that'll do it.
Hey there,
I broke my knob the last year too - was crawling from the passenger side to the driver side and kicked the knob. Was AMAZED at how poorly-designed that piece is.
Anyway, I ended up redesigning a new piece in Fusion 360 and 3D-printing and and reinstalling the knob. It works PERFECTLY and is way stronger than the original. The good news is also that the color doesn't matter. :)
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You should be able to pull the knob out straight. If the knob is broken then you should be able to use a small dental pick to get the piece out of the radio.
The nut that holds the middle knob has gotten loose and the knob (which is probably loose) has caused a wire behind it to break. I found the fix on the internet with details and pictures and all you need is to take the cover off and solder the broken wire back. I don't know where the website is now but search "toyota highlander blows hot and cold" and you might find it. Good luck. don't let dealership put a new control panel in.
This worked for me (radio in 2003 VW Golf):
Radio says "CHECK" but is otherwise unresponsive. Turning car or radio on/off doesn't help.
On the far right of the radio, there's a round TUNER button. Press it for 5 seconds. Your screen will then show some digits, but the unit is still unresponsive.
Press tuner button again for 5 seconds. Radio should now be 100% again. Let me know if this works for you.
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