Sand inside instrument cluster

[waks Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close waks]

Guys,
My truck will be having its 1st birthday soon and Ive noticed sand has got its way into the instrument cluster (between the plastic and the dials).

Is this a common problem or would this be a warranty fix??

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Never seen it before? I would highly doubt that it would be covered under warranty though.

[D4D-GXL Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D-GXL]

Not a warranty claim, but an easy fix all the same waks.

I have not removed the instrument cluster on the Prado, but have done so on other makes and they seem all very similar to pull apart.

Just a few screws to remove the console and slowly slide it out and release the instrument cluster cables. When the unit is out, remove the screws holding on the clear front cover and remove.

Big Big hint. Wear cotton gloves when doing this. If you use just your fingers, the grease from your fingers will show up inside the instrument cluster and you will forever notice them. A lint free cloth is also required for the same reason - you don't want little fluffy bits floating inside the instrument cluster.

Reverse to put it all back together. Another big hint, don't over tighten the screws holding the front clear plastic as it WILL crack. Just nip them up.

Hope this helps a little.

[waks Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close waks]

Thanks for that, will give it a go on the weekend & might be a good time to get rid of those light scratches on the front of the plastic.

[Steve & Sandra Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve & Sandra]

Just be careful what you use to clean the clear plastic with, I used something at work to clean the new work ute after going bush and getting red dust through everything. The clear plastic ended up with funny marks on it from the cleaner/protector it was a white liquid similiar to armorall.

Cheers

Steve

[plucker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close plucker]

Re: Sand inside instrument cluster

Guys,
My truck will be having its 1st birthday soon and Ive noticed sand has got its way into the instrument cluster (between the plastic and the dials).

Is this a common problem or would this be a warranty fix??

You did what :shock:
how the bejesus did you do that
Oh and I cant say I have heard of that problem.

[plucker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close plucker]

Sounds like beach volleyball. Sand goes everywhere.

[waks Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close waks]

Welcome to the fine dune sands of Lancelin... sand still comes out of the car somewhere :lol:

I actually took it down to Toyota and suprise suprise they say "never seen that before.." and agreed to fix/clean it under warranty.

[MUMSRIG Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close MUMSRIG]

Welcome to the fine dune sands of Lancelin... sand still comes out of the car somewhere :lol:

I actually took it down to Toyota and suprise suprise they say "never seen that before.." and agreed to fix/clean it under warranty.

Bonus!

Hey Waks,

You'll have to catch up with us at some stage on a trip.... One coming on the long weekend.. :wink:

Mitch

[D4D-GXL Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D-GXL]

Welcome to the fine dune sands of Lancelin... sand still comes out of the car somewhere :lol:

I actually took it down to Toyota and suprise suprise they say "never seen that before.." and agreed to fix/clean it under warranty.

Well there you go. Some dealers actually have heart. I would never have thought!

Well done Waks. Hope it turns out alright.