Yahtzee! This was the exact problem I was experiencing with my '09 Highlander. Multiple places - some auto repair, some stereo repair - couldn't figure out how the issue was happening, often saying "I've never heard this issue before" and were just going to replace the whole unit. Thousands of dollars you just saved me. Thank you so much!
@@Jahmall841 I'm a little surprised that you are the only person I found on hear that had this problem and actually solved it. I couldn't get the DVD player to work for my grandson so I'm messing with everything up front then realized my stereo sound was backed out too. Uhhgg
Amazing to find this. Have the exact same problem and couldn’t find anything that even described the problem accurately. Thanks so much for posting and answering others comments!!!
Yes No problem. This issue would likely cost the average car owner hundreds for a car dealer to just diagnose this problem, then thousands more to fix it.. Glad I could help.
I have the same car as yours and same stereo system. The issue with mine is that I can't hear any volume. Everything else works the touchscreen and all buttons except for the volume. If I turn the knob to raise it or if I try to raise it from the wheel nothing happens. Volume comes back whenever it feels like it. Any idea what's wrong?
As a follow up, I simply went to the fuse box and pulled the fuse for the rear entertainment system. Simple, effective. Has anyone gotten to the root of the problem, why the RES interferes with the rest of the system?
Yes that is the same as plugging it out, the entertainment system needs repair or replacement. Mines was damaged from my children jamming DVD into it causing it to malfunction.
The easiest answer is your radio is broken. Most likely something is stuck inside it like coins are other small objects, my kids did this when I left them in the car.
Finally Figured out what was wrong with the help of a Very Good Mechanic. Turns out my Factory DVD player Malfunction because the children jam a 2nd disk inside it and it must have over heated and shorted out since there is no fuse for the DVD player only. Once I plugged out the Unit my Radio started playing again like normal after 10 months. Hopefully this will help someone else if they ever run into this problem..
Hello Pennie I have the factory DVD player and my children jammed the DVD into the player which caused it to short circuit. I got the radio to work by unplugging the DVD player. Its been working flawlessly since. Sad thing is I purchased a used Navigation Unit that works perfectly but didn't end up needing it.
@@gipad7339 the fuse panel is near the emergency brake, if you look in the owners manual it will tell you which fuse to pull. You can also do what I did which is pull down on the outer edge of the DVD player its a plastic cover with clips holding it up and just disconnect the wire from the DVD and the problem will be solved.
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Yahtzee! This was the exact problem I was experiencing with my '09 Highlander. Multiple places - some auto repair, some stereo repair - couldn't figure out how the issue was happening, often saying "I've never heard this issue before" and were just going to replace the whole unit. Thousands of dollars you just saved me. Thank you so much!
I'm glad I could help, it took along time to figure out and everyone I talk to suggested I replace the navigation at over 1k used.
Cheers
@@Jahmall841
I don't know if you'll get this but I have the same exact problem. Can't figure it out 😢
@@doreensweet1037 read thru the all messages this problem was solved.
@@Jahmall841
Thank you , I did I was curious to which one worked, pulled fuse or pulled the wire from the player.
@@Jahmall841
I'm a little surprised that you are the only person I found on hear that had this problem and actually solved it. I couldn't get the DVD player to work for my grandson so I'm messing with everything up front then realized my stereo sound was backed out too. Uhhgg
My 2008 Highlander with JBL stereo is doing SAME EXACT THING! Out of the blue. Will try your fix once it isn't 20 degrees out. Thanks for posting.
How you do it? It is work now
Amazing to find this. Have the exact same problem and couldn’t find anything that even described the problem accurately. Thanks so much for posting and answering others comments!!!
Update: worked like a charm. Thanks again.
Yes No problem. This issue would likely cost the average car owner hundreds for a car dealer to just diagnose this problem, then thousands more to fix it..
Glad I could help.
How did you fix it I have the same problem
Thanks for the video! We told the dealership what to look at and they fixed it!
Wow great
I am glad you got it fixed.
Hello, I have the same problem with my car, can you tell me how you solved it, thank you.
Thank you. I removed the cable on the side of the factory dropdown DVD screen and the problem was solved.
That is how I solved the problem also but most people don’t want to pull things apart.
Cheers
Thank you !!!! saved me lot of money. has exact issue.
Hello, I have the same problem with my car, can you tell me how you solved it, thank you.
@@JosePerez-sp1hm unplugged connection from back TV.
I had the same issue also. The fuse is located underneath the hood. It's a 10 Amp fuse. Location 25.
Hello, I have the same problem with my car, can you tell me how you solved it, thank you.
No I replaced the navigation unit and amp and the problem is still not fixed. kinda lost as to what the problem is at this point..
Any ideas?
Hi did you get the radio fixed ? I’m having the same issue with my Highlander
All your answers are in the comment section.
Cheers 🍻
U ever have any luck fixing the 2008 highlander radio problem
I have the same car as yours and same stereo system. The issue with mine is that I can't hear any volume. Everything else works the touchscreen and all buttons except for the volume. If I turn the knob to raise it or if I try to raise it from the wheel nothing happens. Volume comes back whenever it feels like it. Any idea what's wrong?
Mine does the same thing too. Did u fix it?
For your Issue I would start with the replacing the AMP under the seat. I am pretty sure this would solve your problem
do you ever fix this problem i have a 2008 Highlander and its doing the same problem
Yes I fixed it, the answers are in the comment section.
Hello, I have the same problem with my car, can you tell me how you solved it, thank you.
As a follow up, I simply went to the fuse box and pulled the fuse for the rear entertainment system. Simple, effective. Has anyone gotten to the root of the problem, why the RES interferes with the rest of the system?
Yes that is the same as plugging it out, the entertainment system needs repair or replacement. Mines was damaged from my children jamming DVD into it causing it to malfunction.
I actually pulled the fuse and it did not fix the problem. I pulled the cable off of the side of the RES and it did fix the problem .
What's RES?
@@timothyamorin9620
Rear entertainment
Rear entertainment system
How did you fix I have the same problem
Read all the comments, the answer is there.
Best of luck!
He unplugged the dvd system or I read somewhere else that they took out the fuse. If you read the bottom comments he answers it. Hope it helps
@@jasminalvarez8521
Did you have the same problem and which one did you do that worked because I'm having the same problem.
I dont have this issue with mine but my highlander wont play my cds and dvds, can someone explain why?
The easiest answer is your radio is broken. Most likely something is stuck inside it like coins are other small objects, my kids did this when I left them in the car.
How you fix it?
Did you get it working???
Yes, all the answers are in the comments.
Best of luck 👍
did you ever figure out what it was
just taking out the fuse?
Yes, please read thru the comments all the answers are there.
Best regards
Hey, did you figure out the problem because I have the same issue
You can change panel
Idk bro but I've been having unissued powering mine
Not sure what your question is?
@@Jahmall841 ph no question that was me just saying I have the same vehicle making some of the same issues regards to radios
Hello 👋can anybody tell me how to fix this problem please!
Read everything in the comments, the answer to your question is there.
Cheers
Did you fixed it?
Finally Figured out what was wrong with the help of a Very Good Mechanic. Turns out my Factory DVD player Malfunction because the children jam a 2nd disk inside it and it must have over heated and shorted out since there is no fuse for the DVD player only. Once I plugged out the Unit my Radio started playing again like normal after 10 months.
Hopefully this will help someone else if they ever run into this problem..
Jahmal L Hi Jamal! Can’t see the total reply. How did you fix this? Mine is doing the same thing!
@@Jahmall841 dad you exposed me :/
Hello Pennie
I have the factory DVD player and my children jammed the DVD into the player which caused it to short circuit. I got the radio to work by unplugging the DVD player. Its been working flawlessly since. Sad thing is I purchased a used Navigation Unit that works perfectly but didn't end up needing it.
@@Jahmall841 how did you unplug the DVR?
How to fix this problem
I plugged out the rear seat entertainment system.
@@Jahmall841 do you have video, how fix it
@@gipad7339 If you have a DVD player in the roof, just remove the fuse for the DVD and your radio should work.
Best of luck
@@Jahmall841 yes my DVD player in the roof not work . Do you know where is the fuse DVD player?
@@gipad7339 the fuse panel is near the emergency brake, if you look in the owners manual it will tell you which fuse to pull. You can also do what I did which is pull down on the outer edge of the DVD player its a plastic cover with clips holding it up and just disconnect the wire from the DVD and the problem will be solved.