i would recommend that you put a big washer under the head of the bolt. it applies pressure on plastic, and is a good idea to distribute the pressure on larger surface.
Had same problem on 2012 Tacoma. Followed your directions as much as possible. Main difference was that I sewed mine back together with needle and matching gray thread. Seems to work as well as it ever did. It will be interesting to see how long it lasts. Thanks for the video.
Now sewing it together is the best! I trust the fix will last at least until the truck stops running. As for your sewing, I'm sure it'll last a lifetime!
Fantastic! An elegant solution to a frustrating, perplexing problem. I used your bolt solution on my 2014 Tacoma. I live in Phoenix, so my only variant was to avoid using tape, as it would only melt and fall apart in the desert heat. Instead, I drilled three holes along the edge of the plastic clamshell and used zip ties to hold it together. I positioned the zip tie connection on the closed side of the visor so you don’t see the little bumps in the fabric most of the time. I then sewed the fabric back in place. It looks like Dr Frankenstein did the repair, but it’s not bad. Thank you for posting a very helpful video
You're welcome. I'm sure there is a factory somewhere in Japan where literally millions of these things have been built and are in the cue for install in future vehicles. I'm sure we'll see many more of these faulty things until that supply runs out. In the meantime....
THANK YOU - this worked great with my 2013 Toyota Venza. Has identical problem and parts. I used a needle & thread to sew up the fabric once I got it back together.
I did exactly what you told me I took it all apart put it back together using nuts and bolts and actually work I got lucky with the light it works too thank you
You are most welcome and congratulations. Others have also used superglue to get the fabric back together. others even sewed it back together. They've stated it worked well for them. If the heat is an issue with the tape give those ideas a try. Best to you.
Thank you so much for taking your time to make this video. This method worked perfectly on my Scion Tc 2013 and I saved a whole lot of money. Stitched everything back up and looks like nothing ever happened! Thank you!
The confluence of the Brazos and the Bosque can provide fish all day! The northern part of Lake Waco is a lot of fun too. If you are ever out here again, look me up. I show you where to drop a line. Oh, btw, not to be too picky but there is only one "Spring". 😉 Best to you.
Exactly the same problem and the same fix was applied successfully to Suzuki Grand Vitara 2013 for which I couldn't even find replacement part. Many thanks!
Awesome! Glad it was of help. Thanks for letting us know it could work on a Suzuki. If you are on any Suzuki forums, share the video there to help out others who may suffer from SVS (sagging visor syndrome) Thanks again
Thanks! Just did this on my '07 Tacoma's drooping visor. Took only 20 minutes remove - repair- replace. Works better than when new. Ya gotta love UA-cam!
The mirror comes out easily by prying the end of the mirror assembly closest to the end of the visor as opposed to the middle. That makes it easier to Skin the visor and then sew the covering back together when finished. Great video and Thanks for the idea.
Thanks Shawn. Use the share button on this video and share to your social media. I just want to get the word out to those who may be experiencing this problem. When I did my search I found quite a few people had this happen to them and hardly any solutions but to buy a new one. Thank you.
@@Roam_Antics Great idea! Easily removable if need be. Better than the tape idea for sure. I even have a bunch of it laying around. I can't believe it never entered my mind.
Yes! This method worked on my 2007 Nissan Versa visor, (hollow plastic, cloth cover)! The only difference is instead of drilling though that small hole, drill though same area between "upside down U clip" and install nut & bolt, tighten and trim bolt with hack saw.
Thumbs up. I tried a similar fix using a bolt through the entire visor. Looks like yours is a better solution since it isn't dependent upon any of the plastic. I've been sporting an old junk 4-Runner visor, but may have to try this fix again since the 4-Runner isn't an exact match and is missing the slider. BTW, should you have to try to wrap it again, the bezel around the mirror pops off so that you don't have to tuck the fabric. Oh, and don't bother with the hot-glue. I found even the "high temp" stuff gets soft and useless in the truck. (although mine is black)
Sounds like you have hot glue experience in your vehicle. ;) The only plastic to worry about is the body of the visor. Great tip about the bezel. I pulled on it but was afraid to break it off. When it's time to repair the passenger side visor, I'll give it a try.
I just removed the cheap plastic bracket, drilled a hole thru the metal inner piece attached to the flip bracket, to the outside of the foam & laminating plastic pocket on the opposite side. Then I attached a flat washer with no sharp edges and used a pop rivet gun to secure both the flat washer and inner metal piece together. No need to worry about a screw loosening over time and it will last longer than my car will now. If rivets are good enough for airplanes, I’m good with them. Then you can turn the fabric inside out to sew seams on all sides but the top, slide in the repaired visor and attach some double sided tape to hold fabric in place while using fabric glue , the repair is permanent)to finish the top seam. Then snap the mirror plastic border in place with fabric edges neatly under it and viola…looks like factory but WAY stronger. No need to worry about sun melting plastic bracket with a new visor which will happen…I replaced a few years back with same problem. I gave the fabric a good scrubbing with dawn and a magic eraser…it worked better than upholstery fabric cleaner or stream (if used correct fabric glue) since hand oils are best removed with a degreaser. Then screwed back into car headliner…snaps wonderfully & is tight fitting. I’ll wait for my other to break then will do the same to that side for my 2005 Scion tC made by Toyota. The repair was well worth my time since I’ll never have to repair them again and replacements are not always easy to find for older model cars. So its the price of one pop rivet, one flat washer, some thread, double sided tape (not the foam kind) & fabric glue. I had just finished washing dishes so the dawn and magic eraser were borrowed and then returned to the kitchen. Total cost was under $2.00 to repair and is a permanent fix for a broken plastic inner securing bracket. Oh and for anybody thinking about plastic welding the bracket in to sandwich the metal piece…it wont hold. I fused that bracket plastic so well but because its so thin, it will snap in other places after being degraded from uv exposure. The plastic melts fine in fusing but forms cracks everywhere as it cools and hardens. Each crack is just another break about to happen. Go with pinching the metal piece to a nice flat washer and burn the plastic bracket since recycling is useless.
I agree. It seems consumers are all beta testers for everything. I still believe Honda and Toyota they are a cut above the rest of the competition though.
All the car models even besides all the Toyota models saying they fixed theirs, ya think there is a better”better mouse trap” in the car visor world?? Haha Great video though!! Now I know that I can’t fix it without surgery on the visor!!
Help!!! I can't get the 'clam shell' to open up. I've already bent the plastic out of shape closest to the arm. The bottom of the clam shell pops open easily, but the area where I need to see where the broken parts are is held on pretty tightly. Did anyone else have that issue?
In my application it was just pressed fit into place and with a little prying with a popsicle stick that I whittled to an edge, on the seam of the clamshell, it opened right up. Is yours a 2006 model? I wish I could help more. Anyone else? Can you chip in and help?
Just follow along on the video. I know you can do this. Use superglue (CA glue, aka, cyanoacrylate ) and not tape to reseal. Careful, don't get your fingers stuck together. Lesson learned.
You're welcome. Glad it worked for you. If you discover a way to reattach that cover, share it with us. In my case, the tape did fail due to cabin heat, so I used a small bead of hot glue on the seam. It's been holding better, just not as a pretty job. Mine took 13 years b4 failure, sounds like yours lasted 14 years b4 failure. I get the feeling some of those '08 are going to start to fail pretty soon.
Thanks, worked for me on a 2013 Mazda CX-9, very similar. I cut the seam of the fabric with an X-acto and used super glue to close the seam when finished. Like another person I too removed the trim for the mirror to make it a lot easier to reseat the fabric. All works except that the mirror light does not work, I think I forced the contacts out of place and I should have tested it before gluing the fabric but it's all out back together. Happy to have a working visor but this did take me about 1.5hrs so in reality it would have been cheaper in relative terms to buy the OEM part :) but always fun to fix things.
Well, no problem. Sometimes you just gotta get the job done. Now when the other one goes out, you can try this repair. Just save this video to a playlist and rewatch it when you need it. Best to you.
I opened mine and that part in the video was intact. My problem was a cracked plastic tube. There is no way to fix it and I ordered a cheap replacement from Amazon
Have the same issue with a Landcruiser Prado. Don’t understand how Toyota have a reputation for reliability. Reliability extends to all parts, not just the motor running. Some of their components must be so old in the design. There are reports of this thing failing from 20 years ago and still no change. Toyota are crap and living off past glories.
we had a mercedes from 1983. The visor never broke. 40 years and nothing. that is the problem with these garbage cars being made now. they are made to break. oh and they charge 200 bucks for this garbage.
Thanks for the advice! In my case (2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado aka GX 470), I "blindly" drilled the holes according to your video, and put the screws in. Without removing the cover and the hassle to put it back on. It worked!
Could you explain in a bit of detail how this was possible? Did you put the washer and nut on the outside of the visor? Does the visor still close flush to the roof? I'm struggling to envision how this would effectively restore tension without putting the washer and nut in the interior of the visor. Thanks!
@@jameshatfield9336 4:00 Washer and Nut INSIDE the visor. and see again @ 4:45 7:02 it's flush Watch the video again. Maybe a couple more times. You'll get it. Do you have a Toyota?
@@TSGEnt I understand your video, sorry, I was trying to ask @felixspiess. Turns out my Toyota had a different design on the inside of the visor so this method didn't apply. I ended up ordering a new one. Great video though.
@@jameshatfield9336 Got it. Good to know. What Toyota do you have? I'll add it it to the pinned message so those with your model won't be surprised if looks different. Thanks for watching the video btw! Best to you.
I hear ya. Since this repair, others have used super glue or stitch witchery to bond the fabric together. I've been told they work well. I've added those to the store- amzn.to/34EeBYq. I have found and OEM part for less than $100! amzn.to/3jlG2i1 Price came down so you might what to check that out.
yes it did. it's failed and I fixed three times! I'll go at it again. The resistor that controls the fan speed on the AC is causing problems too. It's another known Tacoma issue.
🔵🔧 A ValuableTip!....Before you cut a Bolt always thread a nut on below where you're gonna cut, so afterwards just removing the nut will chase the threads for you!
Thanks for the video. I followed your instructions and it worked great for me. I haven't yet tried to use the visors a lot, but they flip up and down like they should. The one difference in my approach is that I decided to completely remove the foam/cloth covers. If it turns out the halves don't want to hold together on their own, a bit of duct tape should fix that. The foam covers themselves are only aesthetic and I don't mind the exposed black plastic. So what, as long as the visors work. Thanks again!
You are so welcome. Glad it's working for you. I have thought about just using some scrap material and sewing a "sock" like cover to slip over the visor. But black plastic isn't a problem either. Best to you.
Thanks for making and sharing this video. That’s real repair work right there. Appreciate you taking the time to show how a repair can be done for this issue
An easier way to fix the visor: Install neodymium magnet(s) on the outside of visor with countersunk screw. Use steel fender washer and attach it to headliner (slightly off center from the magnets on visor) using a screw. It took me less than 10 minutes start to finish. However, it did take me 2 years to finally arrive at this method of solving the problem. Sorry, but I won't be posting a video of this. It's a very easy fix.
great video, right to the point, BUT you didn't say what size drill , bolt and nut you used, I used a .125 (1/8) drill, bolt and nut with 2 washers, one out side and one inside
In my application, I used an 8-32 screw and nut with a 1/8 drill bit. I happened to use what I had on hand. a 6 or even a 10 screw will do as well. size 6, 7/64 inches; size 8, 1/8 inches; size 10, 9/64 inches
You're welcome! If you read the thread you'll see a couple folks used superglue to put the fabric together. That will last much longer than using cloth tape for sure. Just don't stick you fingers together! 😆 Best to you.
Thanks, I hope it helps if your Toyota visor gave out. The watch is an SNK805. I talk about it here: ua-cam.com/video/rlD8y7O8EDk/v-deo.html and you can get one here: amzn.to/3erRSVf I've since outfitted it with a vintage (it's about 45yrs old) Speidel jubilee bracelet. You'll see where it came from in the video. Can't get this exact one any longer, but this one comes close: amzn.to/2QUXnDE If you have any other questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks for watching!
Thanks much! I used this info to fix the passenger side sun visor on my 2008 Tacoma. Worked great. Got it reinstall in working. I used hot glue to put the fabric back in place. There is a bit of a noticeable seem but not bad. Hopefully the hot glue will hold up in the Arizona sun. Thanks much!
You're very welcome! Hot glue is a great idea. That Arizona dashboard heat is intense for sure. Keep us updated as to how it holds up. The Texas heat is no joke either. A few months later we ended up removing the cloth tape and used super glue. that did pretty well. btw, where in AZ?
I don't have a 2002 Highlander so can't verify for sure, but I'm reasonably confident that the sun visor concept, where sizes may vary, is the same across the board. And judging by the fact you as a 2002 HL owner is asking, the problem is the same, so the fix should be similar.
The metal strap in the visor itself? I'm pretty sure Toyota would be happy to take all your money, but if you have an auto wrecking yard, you might find a preplacement there. Good luck to you.
Sorry a little overboard for me I understand if I was in another third world country and I couldn't get the part but he take a look on eBay this thing's pretty cheap brand new aftermarket
Or you could’ve gone to a local auto wreck place where might’ve been able to pull a visor from a similar wrecked model for a few bucks, likely less than $10 although, admittedly, I probably would’ve done what you did and repaired it myself. Good job, hombre!
Thanks! Well, I thought about a salvage yard. Not very many Toyotas here in Waco however, and the savage yard here is filled with Ford and Dodge and you have to be careful not to step on cow patties. ;) Please pass this around. I'm certain a number of people may benefit from this. The plastics are coming to the end of the life on these things. I searched for fixes and none are like this one and there are a lot of breaking parts on these Tacomas and the Camerys which are very similar. Just use the UA-cam share button beneath the video window. Thanks!
Same problem on my 03 4Runner! I checked the junkyards in WI and MN and the have no visors left. On eBay used 4Runner visors run $100. I’ve rigged a Velcro system. Love my Yota but how many years of how many different models have this stupid design? Cmon Toyota!! 🤬
Huge help! I will just buy a new one because I need it to look nice but it’s good to know it’s not repairable unless you rip the vinyl off. Great video!
Come on folks just get the part it's a little too much work isn't it or is it just hey I ain't no way you're going to redo the vinyl on that thing forget it sorry to be negative folks
i would recommend that you put a big washer under the head of the bolt. it applies pressure on plastic, and is a good idea to distribute the pressure on larger surface.
Terrific suggestion. That deserves to be pinned!
Dang Japanese car producers and using the same faulty supply for 10+ years
It worked perfectly! I sewed the fabric together and you would never know that I repaired it. Thanks
Fantastic! Sew solution. Great idea.
Thumbs up for first video in an hour of searching of how to actually fix the mechanism!
I trust you got your visor working again.
Had same problem on 2012 Tacoma. Followed your directions as much as possible. Main difference was that I sewed mine back together with needle and matching gray thread. Seems to work as well as it ever did. It will be interesting to see how long it lasts. Thanks for the video.
Now sewing it together is the best! I trust the fix will last at least until the truck stops running. As for your sewing, I'm sure it'll last a lifetime!
Fantastic! An elegant solution to a frustrating, perplexing problem.
I used your bolt solution on my 2014 Tacoma.
I live in Phoenix, so my only variant was to avoid using tape, as it would only melt and fall apart in the desert heat. Instead, I drilled three holes along the edge of the plastic clamshell and used zip ties to hold it together. I positioned the zip tie connection on the closed side of the visor so you don’t see the little bumps in the fabric most of the time.
I then sewed the fabric back in place. It looks like Dr Frankenstein did the repair, but it’s not bad.
Thank you for posting a very helpful video
You are welcome. Glad it was helpful! It's still working to this day. Your zip tie solution is brilliant!
They have not fixed this issue! I have a 2013 Toyota Tacoma and this has driven me nuts, thank you!
You're welcome. I'm sure there is a factory somewhere in Japan where literally millions of these things have been built and are in the cue for install in future vehicles. I'm sure we'll see many more of these faulty things until that supply runs out. In the meantime....
THANK YOU - this worked great with my 2013 Toyota Venza. Has identical problem and parts. I used a needle & thread to sew up the fabric once I got it back together.
Needle and thread! Why didn't think of that? Great idea!
I did exactly what you told me I took it all apart put it back together using nuts and bolts and actually work I got lucky with the light it works too thank you
You are most welcome and congratulations. Others have also used superglue to get the fabric back together. others even sewed it back together. They've stated it worked well for them. If the heat is an issue with the tape give those ideas a try. Best to you.
Thank you so much for taking your time to make this video. This method worked perfectly on my Scion Tc 2013 and I saved a whole lot of money. Stitched everything back up and looks like nothing ever happened! Thank you!
You are most welcome! So glad it helped. Long live DYI!
You have some beautiful fishing holes out there near China Springs. One of my favorite places in Texas
The confluence of the Brazos and the Bosque can provide fish all day! The northern part of Lake Waco is a lot of fun too. If you are ever out here again, look me up. I show you where to drop a line.
Oh, btw, not to be too picky but there is only one "Spring". 😉
Best to you.
Exactly the same problem and the same fix was applied successfully to Suzuki Grand Vitara 2013 for which I couldn't even find replacement part. Many thanks!
Awesome! Glad it was of help. Thanks for letting us know it could work on a Suzuki. If you are on any Suzuki forums, share the video there to help out others who may suffer from SVS (sagging visor syndrome) Thanks again
Tried and true, this fix works! I just fixed the sun visor on my 2013 Prius v, it was driving me nuts! Thank you!
I'm so glad it worked out for you. Drive on!
Thanks! Just did this on my '07 Tacoma's drooping visor. Took only 20 minutes remove - repair- replace. Works better than when new. Ya gotta love UA-cam!
You are welcome! Share the video. You will be helping others.
Toyota use bad and cheap materials!!!
Leaves room for DYI fix-it opportunities.
The mirror comes out easily by prying the end of the mirror assembly closest to the end of the visor as opposed to the middle. That makes it easier to Skin the visor and then sew the covering back together when finished. Great video and Thanks for the idea.
Great tip. Thanks. I was a bit concerned that the mirror might break so I avoided the pry.
@Alan Mahaffey - Confirmed, worked for me like a charm, thanks!
Great video.. I fixed my sun visor using your tips. I also purchased a sewing kit and learned how to repair the fabric.
Great job! I should have sewed mine. That's a great idea
thank you!!!
I did this on mine as you explained, 7 minutes to wacth your video and only 3 minutes with the right tools and it's fixed in 10 minutes!
Glad it helped! Awesome!
Thumbs up! I need to fix mine visor, Toyota Highlander. Thank you for the video
Glad it was of help. Good luck. Let us know how it turns out! Fyi, ours is still holding strong.
Nice repair I don't have a Toyota but I still watch it too the end.
Thanks Shawn. Use the share button on this video and share to your social media. I just want to get the word out to those who may be experiencing this problem. When I did my search I found quite a few people had this happen to them and hardly any solutions but to buy a new one. Thank you.
i just bought a 2013 Tacoma with a broken visor. Tried velcro, wont hold on the fabric interior roof. Im going to do this immediately. Thanks.
Best to you. Ours is still holing up! Who knows, you might come up with an improvement to this on the way. Let us know how it goes.
I also thought of velcro 😂
@@Roam_Antics Great idea! Easily removable if need be. Better than the tape idea for sure. I even have a bunch of it laying around. I can't believe it never entered my mind.
just replaced mine two months ago..ordered on amazon for less than 10 bucks...2 min done..
Just fixed the visor in my son’s 2012 Taco! Thanks for the great video! Sewed it up and you can hardly tell!
Awesome! Great to hear!
Just did this little hack. Glued the top together instead of tape. Thanks for the help 👍
Excellent! Glue sounds like a much better longer lasting solution.
Yes! This method worked on my 2007 Nissan Versa visor, (hollow plastic, cloth cover)! The only difference is instead of drilling though that small hole, drill though same area between "upside down U clip" and install nut & bolt, tighten and trim bolt with hack saw.
Excellent! Glad it worked for you and on a different make! Let your Nissan friends know!
Thumbs up. I tried a similar fix using a bolt through the entire visor. Looks like yours is a better solution since it isn't dependent upon any of the plastic. I've been sporting an old junk 4-Runner visor, but may have to try this fix again since the 4-Runner isn't an exact match and is missing the slider. BTW, should you have to try to wrap it again, the bezel around the mirror pops off so that you don't have to tuck the fabric. Oh, and don't bother with the hot-glue. I found even the "high temp" stuff gets soft and useless in the truck. (although mine is black)
Sounds like you have hot glue experience in your vehicle. ;) The only plastic to worry about is the body of the visor. Great tip about the bezel. I pulled on it but was afraid to break it off. When it's time to repair the passenger side visor, I'll give it a try.
I just removed the cheap plastic bracket, drilled a hole thru the metal inner piece attached to the flip bracket, to the outside of the foam & laminating plastic pocket on the opposite side. Then I attached a flat washer with no sharp edges and used a pop rivet gun to secure both the flat washer and inner metal piece together. No need to worry about a screw loosening over time and it will last longer than my car will now. If rivets are good enough for airplanes, I’m good with them. Then you can turn the fabric inside out to sew seams on all sides but the top, slide in the repaired visor and attach some double sided tape to hold fabric in place while using fabric glue , the repair is permanent)to finish the top seam. Then snap the mirror plastic border in place with fabric edges neatly under it and viola…looks like factory but WAY stronger. No need to worry about sun melting plastic bracket with a new visor which will happen…I replaced a few years back with same problem. I gave the fabric a good scrubbing with dawn and a magic eraser…it worked better than upholstery fabric cleaner or stream (if used correct fabric glue) since hand oils are best removed with a degreaser. Then screwed back into car headliner…snaps wonderfully & is tight fitting. I’ll wait for my other to break then will do the same to that side for my 2005 Scion tC made by Toyota. The repair was well worth my time since I’ll never have to repair them again and replacements are not always easy to find for older model cars. So its the price of one pop rivet, one flat washer, some thread, double sided tape (not the foam kind) & fabric glue. I had just finished washing dishes so the dawn and magic eraser were borrowed and then returned to the kitchen. Total cost was under $2.00 to repair and is a permanent fix for a broken plastic inner securing bracket. Oh and for anybody thinking about plastic welding the bracket in to sandwich the metal piece…it wont hold. I fused that bracket plastic so well but because its so thin, it will snap in other places after being degraded from uv exposure. The plastic melts fine in fusing but forms cracks everywhere as it cools and hardens. Each crack is just another break about to happen. Go with pinching the metal piece to a nice flat washer and burn the plastic bracket since recycling is useless.
Awesome fix! Thanks for the input.
Honda and Toyota quality is going way down from the day theirs cars made in Canada & USA
I agree. It seems consumers are all beta testers for everything. I still believe Honda and Toyota they are a cut above the rest of the competition though.
All the car models even besides all the Toyota models saying they fixed theirs, ya think there is a better”better mouse trap” in the car visor world?? Haha Great video though!! Now I know that I can’t fix it without surgery on the visor!!
You use anything a lot, it'll break.
Help!!! I can't get the 'clam shell' to open up. I've already bent the plastic out of shape closest to the arm. The bottom of the clam shell pops open easily, but the area where I need to see where the broken parts are is held on pretty tightly. Did anyone else have that issue?
In my application it was just pressed fit into place and with a little prying with a popsicle stick that I whittled to an edge, on the seam of the clamshell, it opened right up. Is yours a 2006 model? I wish I could help more.
Anyone else? Can you chip in and help?
Best fix I've seen. Bought the cheap replacement but looks cheap fabric wrong color, so will return after trying your fix. Looks promising. Thank you!
Wishing you the best. Let us know how it goes.
Nice. Wonder if a pop rivet would do the trick.
Worth a try. It would also give it that industrial look! ;)
First time viewer and I have a 2010 Camry this issue. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, nice video and excellent solution!!! Love your little "like, comment, subscribe" posty note throughout, Classy!
I hope it helped you out. re:, the "posty note" It's the subtle in your face approach. 😁
I want fix my 2013 Toyota Tacoma pre runner sr5 sun vizers I want your help they are falling down
Just follow along on the video. I know you can do this. Use superglue (CA glue, aka, cyanoacrylate ) and not tape to reseal. Careful, don't get your fingers stuck together. Lesson learned.
My 2000 Toyota 4runner visors are doing fine. But my 2010 Rav4 visor has gotten loose.
I don't have a '10 Rav4 to know any better, but I hope my experience helps you.
Worked on a '07 Taco perfectly! Have to find a way to make the seems look a little cleaner when its buttoned all up! Awesome video! Thank you!!
You're welcome. Glad it worked for you. If you discover a way to reattach that cover, share it with us. In my case, the tape did fail due to cabin heat, so I used a small bead of hot glue on the seam. It's been holding better, just not as a pretty job.
Mine took 13 years b4 failure, sounds like yours lasted 14 years b4 failure. I get the feeling some of those '08 are going to start to fail pretty soon.
Very good job, excellent explanation. Thumps up.
Thank you for your kind words. FYI, it's still holding up well!
Thanks, worked for me on a 2013 Mazda CX-9, very similar. I cut the seam of the fabric with an X-acto and used super glue to close the seam when finished. Like another person I too removed the trim for the mirror to make it a lot easier to reseat the fabric. All works except that the mirror light does not work, I think I forced the contacts out of place and I should have tested it before gluing the fabric but it's all out back together. Happy to have a working visor but this did take me about 1.5hrs so in reality it would have been cheaper in relative terms to buy the OEM part :) but always fun to fix things.
glad it worked out for you! Well, all but the light. You can always take it apart and troubleshoot it.
Damn, I just spent $90 AU ordering a new visor on EBay for my Toyota Prado.
Well, no problem. Sometimes you just gotta get the job done. Now when the other one goes out, you can try this repair. Just save this video to a playlist and rewatch it when you need it. Best to you.
I opened mine and that part in the video was intact. My problem was a cracked plastic tube. There is no way to fix it and I ordered a cheap replacement from Amazon
Sometimes you need Amazon stuff.
Fixed a 2007! Such a lame design with those plastic bits.
Awesome! Plastic friction parts can be a problem.
Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you !!!!!!!
Wow, you are most welcome! I'm so glad it worked out for you.
Have the same issue with a Landcruiser Prado. Don’t understand how Toyota have a reputation for reliability. Reliability extends to all parts, not just the motor running. Some of their components must be so old in the design. There are reports of this thing failing from 20 years ago and still no change. Toyota are crap and living off past glories.
same problem with my 2008 Toyota Camry, it is really
annoying
Sorry to hear. The fix I show here is still holding strong. Give it a try if you can. Best to you.
same
we had a mercedes from 1983. The visor never broke. 40 years and nothing. that is the problem with these garbage cars being made now. they are made to break. oh and they charge 200 bucks for this garbage.
I hear ya. blatant planned obsolescence. It's very flagrant these days
Wow I knew someone would hack that..Good job..
TY. Held up well for sure. I hope it was of help to you.
Thank you 🙏 this was very helpful
I’m so glad it was helpful. Good luck. let us know how it goes.
Thanks for the advice! In my case (2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado aka GX 470), I "blindly" drilled the holes according to your video, and put the screws in. Without removing the cover and the hassle to put it back on. It worked!
Glad it worked out!
Could you explain in a bit of detail how this was possible? Did you put the washer and nut on the outside of the visor? Does the visor still close flush to the roof? I'm struggling to envision how this would effectively restore tension without putting the washer and nut in the interior of the visor. Thanks!
@@jameshatfield9336 4:00 Washer and Nut INSIDE the visor. and see again @ 4:45
7:02 it's flush
Watch the video again. Maybe a couple more times. You'll get it.
Do you have a Toyota?
@@TSGEnt I understand your video, sorry, I was trying to ask @felixspiess. Turns out my Toyota had a different design on the inside of the visor so this method didn't apply. I ended up ordering a new one. Great video though.
@@jameshatfield9336 Got it. Good to know. What Toyota do you have? I'll add it it to the pinned message so those with your model won't be surprised if looks different.
Thanks for watching the video btw! Best to you.
Thank you. Very helpful.
You're welcome! One more repaired visor.
It works... but I can't suffer the taped upholstery. $100 for a new visor oem is not hateful.
I hear ya. Since this repair, others have used super glue or stitch witchery to bond the fabric together. I've been told they work well. I've added those to the store- amzn.to/34EeBYq. I have found and OEM part for less than $100! amzn.to/3jlG2i1 Price came down so you might what to check that out.
Did your compass/temp overhead display go out too?
yes it did. it's failed and I fixed three times! I'll go at it again. The resistor that controls the fan speed on the AC is causing problems too. It's another known Tacoma issue.
@@TSGEnt Mine just went out for the second time...I'll be putting those little aluminum heat sinks on those components when I get to it again.
@@MrDLRu Let me know how that goes. It's funny how all goes well for so many years then all at once things go out.
@Panda Does it only blow on high?
That's how the old 96's tacomas sunvisor where made it came with a screw that you can adjust when the thing became loose. Great times.
Once you cut the screw, the threads on the end are too messed up to get a nut to start.
I suppose I've been fortunate that the AMP Super Champ I use has cleanly cut screws for my needs for the last 50+ years.
I find this video to be both handy and dandy
Glad to to have been of some help! If so inclined, share it so others could benefit.
Hello i have 2006 totoya tacoma, today Aug 8th 2022 THANK YOU it worked💪!!!!
That's awesome! I love a good success story.
Do this work on Auris?
I have not tried on one. There are only a couple of makers of the visor. They share the same visor across different models.
🔵🔧 A ValuableTip!....Before you cut a Bolt always
thread a nut on below where you're gonna cut,
so afterwards just removing the nut will
chase the threads for you!
A valuable tip indeed! Thank you.
I was looking for a nut when he started to cut the bolt, and went uh oh!
Thanks for the video. I followed your instructions and it worked great for me. I haven't yet tried to use the visors a lot, but they flip up and down like they should. The one difference in my approach is that I decided to completely remove the foam/cloth covers. If it turns out the halves don't want to hold together on their own, a bit of duct tape should fix that. The foam covers themselves are only aesthetic and I don't mind the exposed black plastic. So what, as long as the visors work. Thanks again!
You are so welcome. Glad it's working for you. I have thought about just using some scrap material and sewing a "sock" like cover to slip over the visor. But black plastic isn't a problem either. Best to you.
Hmm, good idea, I tried the hose clamp fix years ago, doesn't work anymore. Will have to try this.
When you try the fix, let us know how it goes. Best to you.
Thanks for making and sharing this video. That’s real repair work right there. Appreciate you taking the time to show how a repair can be done for this issue
You are most welcome. I'm glad it was of help.
An easier way to fix the visor:
Install neodymium magnet(s) on the outside of visor with countersunk screw. Use steel fender washer and attach it to headliner (slightly off center from the magnets on visor) using a screw.
It took me less than 10 minutes start to finish. However, it did take me 2 years to finally arrive at this method of solving the problem. Sorry, but I won't be posting a video of this. It's a very easy fix.
super idea!
great video, right to the point, BUT you didn't say what size drill , bolt and nut you used, I used a .125 (1/8) drill, bolt and nut with 2 washers, one out side and one inside
In my application, I used an 8-32 screw and nut with a 1/8 drill bit. I happened to use what I had on hand. a 6 or even a 10 screw will do as well.
size 6, 7/64 inches; size 8, 1/8 inches; size 10, 9/64 inches
Thanks for the help fixing my visor too 🤣
Glad I was able to help! Tacos are great trucks but it's the little things you know? What the....
Great video bro
THanks! I hope it helped you out.
Thank you!!
You're welcome! If you read the thread you'll see a couple folks used superglue to put the fabric together. That will last much longer than using cloth tape for sure. Just don't stick you fingers together! 😆 Best to you.
Nice job
Thanks! I hope it helps you out If you should ever had this happen to you.
Great hack!
Thank you. I hope this was helpful to you.
A vinyl repair kit would work for the cosmetic stuff. Nice work!
Sorry for the delay here. Vinyl repair kit is a great idea.
Have you had to fix the sunglasses holder in the roof console? I don't know if it's the same in an 06 as mine (07).
I gonna guess they are the same in both model years. Mine is fine. What happened to yours?
Good job
Thank you. I hope it helped
I never thought putting the visor into place was so difficult, why springs?
It was 110˚! No springs were harmed or used in this repair.
Very informative. You were born to teach. Thank you!
My pleasure!
EXCELLENT IDEA
Thank you. You are most kind. I will say the fix has been working fine since doing it. I hope it will continue to work for a long time more.
What kind of wristwatch are you wearing, good job by the way.
Thanks, I hope it helps if your Toyota visor gave out.
The watch is an SNK805. I talk about it here: ua-cam.com/video/rlD8y7O8EDk/v-deo.html and you can get one here: amzn.to/3erRSVf
I've since outfitted it with a vintage (it's about 45yrs old) Speidel jubilee bracelet. You'll see where it came from in the video. Can't get this exact one any longer, but this one comes close: amzn.to/2QUXnDE
If you have any other questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks for watching!
Thanks much! I used this info to fix the passenger side sun visor on my 2008 Tacoma. Worked great. Got it reinstall in working. I used hot glue to put the fabric back in place. There is a bit of a noticeable seem but not bad. Hopefully the hot glue will hold up in the Arizona sun. Thanks much!
You're very welcome! Hot glue is a great idea. That Arizona dashboard heat is intense for sure. Keep us updated as to how it holds up. The Texas heat is no joke either. A few months later we ended up removing the cloth tape and used super glue. that did pretty well.
btw, where in AZ?
There was a recall for the sun vizor ...hope you were eligible?
Now you tell me!
Great idea. Thanks for your help.
You are very welcome. Read the comments here. Others had some great input regarding mirror removal and reinstalling the cover and other ideas.
Wonderful video for a 61 year old female who is having the same problem. Thank you thank you!
You're welcome! Best to you on your repair. As an aside, my visor repair is still holding up!
It’s the just throw them plastic pieces just like that for me 🤣
👍
Thanks so much!!! Simple and easy
You are very welcome.
Will it work on 2002 toyota hightlander
I don't have a 2002 Highlander so can't verify for sure, but I'm reasonably confident that the sun visor concept, where sizes may vary, is the same across the board. And judging by the fact you as a 2002 HL owner is asking, the problem is the same, so the fix should be similar.
fantastic repairing .
I hope it was helpful to you.
very very helpful.thank u very much sir@@TSGEnt
I'm so glad it helped. Long live the Tacoma! ...and it's sunvisor!@@peterlonter9053
Thank you. Works fine for now.
Awesome! You're welcome. If the tape gives way, try superglue. A few the comments have mentioned they did, with success.
Thanks for the vid!
Your welcome. I truly hope it was helpful
Good job. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome. My pleasure. FYI, after this repair, mine is still working just fine. Best to you.
My sun visors is broken off from the metal strap its attached to.
Where can I take it for repair?
Thank you!
The metal strap in the visor itself? I'm pretty sure Toyota would be happy to take all your money, but if you have an auto wrecking yard, you might find a preplacement there. Good luck to you.
Going to go try... 😥🙌
Best to you. I know you can do it!
Good job!
Thank you, And it still works! I hope it was helpful to you.
@@TSGEnt Yes, it worked well I fixed it and did some stitch on the fabric. Thanks for the share.
@@sajidchishti3201 👍
Sorry a little overboard for me I understand if I was in another third world country and I couldn't get the part but he take a look on eBay this thing's pretty cheap brand new aftermarket
Your comments are third rate.
Awesome! Having the exact same issue! I would like to find something that will keep the fabric in place without using tape to give a cleaner look.
I've heard of others use hot glue as a way to reconnect the seam. Good luck with your repair!
Or you could’ve gone to a local auto wreck place where might’ve been able to pull a visor from a similar wrecked model for a few bucks, likely less than $10 although, admittedly, I probably would’ve done what you did and repaired it myself. Good job, hombre!
Thanks! Well, I thought about a salvage yard. Not very many Toyotas here in Waco however, and the savage yard here is filled with Ford and Dodge and you have to be careful not to step on cow patties. ;) Please pass this around. I'm certain a number of people may benefit from this. The plastics are coming to the end of the life on these things. I searched for fixes and none are like this one and there are a lot of breaking parts on these Tacomas and the Camerys which are very similar. Just use the UA-cam share button beneath the video window. Thanks!
Same problem on my 03 4Runner! I checked the junkyards in WI and MN and the have no visors left. On eBay used 4Runner visors run $100. I’ve rigged a Velcro system. Love my Yota but how many years of how many different models have this stupid design? Cmon Toyota!! 🤬
you should have been a butcher, stay away from auto repairs
Huge help! I will just buy a new one because I need it to look nice but it’s good to know it’s not repairable unless you rip the vinyl off. Great video!
Thanks for stopping by. Glad it was of help.
Come on folks just get the part it's a little too much work isn't it or is it just hey I ain't no way you're going to redo the vinyl on that thing forget it sorry to be negative folks
Go whine elsewhere, boomer