1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

2017 4Runner unit works intermittently

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Mrs1212, Jul 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM.

  1. Jul 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
    #1
    Mrs1212

    Mrs1212 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Saturday
    Member:
    #48008
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Female
    Hello, looking to see if anyone has had this issue and figured out a fi. My screen starting working intermittently. Radio would work and then it wouldn't. Now it's just stuck on this screen and sometimes reboots randomly while driving. The only thing on the unit that still works fine is the reverse camera. I have tried all troubleshooting items I could find. I unplugged battery for 30 min, checked all fuse, reset radios by holding down volume button. Nothing seems to work. I tried looking into aftermarket replacements, but I really like the OEM look much more. Many of the after market units seem to have microphone issues, connectivity issues, and sound issues. Any advice would be much appreciated. I was also wondering has anyone tried just replace the radio portion like shown on Hamilton website (https://www.hamiltonmotorcompany.com/products/2014-2019-toyota-4runner-apple-carplay-upgrade-module). This allows you to keep OEM look and functionality of original microphone and other features, but will update unit with apple car play. I'm not even sure if this would work with my unit since it seems to be broken. Please help:)
     
  2. Jul 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
    #2
    UncleShorty

    UncleShorty New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2021
    Member:
    #19109
    Messages:
    413
    Had similar issues in my '15 SR5. Fooled around with it for 3 months. I or an electronics repair shop couldn't fix it.

    Crutchfield.com is your friend...
     
  3. Jul 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
    #3
    BS67

    BS67 8404 USMC Doc

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2024
    Member:
    #38143
    Messages:
    9,911
    Gender:
    Male
    CC Ne
    Vehicle:
    2023 SR5 Premium
  4. Jul 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
    #4
    Captain Spalding

    Captain Spalding . . .

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2022
    Member:
    #25492
    Messages:
    2,477
    Welcome @Mrs1212
    I can’t answer your question. But be patient. Someone will chime in. Don’t be afraid to give this thread a bump on Monday.
     
  5. Jul 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
    #5
    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2022
    Member:
    #27323
    Messages:
    4,234
    Gender:
    Male
    TX
    Vehicle:
    2018 4runner SR5 premium
    Welcome. If you're looking for an android unit those Hamilton and car trim home T12 models are pretty darn cool. Crutchfield.com won't show android radios but great source for all others.
     
  6. Jul 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
    #6
    2Toys

    2Toys Imperial Star Cruiser

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2020
    Member:
    #15337
    Messages:
    1,730
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gordon
    NorCal
    Vehicle:
    2019 4Runner TRDORP
    It is possible that your unit needs a software update, can be obtained at a Toyota dealer service department. I had the issue you describe on my 2012, and the software update took care of the problem.
     
    Saker likes this.
  7. Jul 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
    #7
    4R4L_2023

    4R4L_2023 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2022
    Member:
    #30144
    Messages:
    69
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    24' XP UndGrnd 23' XP Mag Grey
    Staying Stock
    My '23 runner had a defective ACC-2 relay (one of the blue relay in the engine bay fuse box) that caused both cigarette lighter to intermittently cut off while driving. Took me a few weeks to trace down the exact culprit. Symptom was the usb adapter LED still show power but due to the weak relay connection would cause the dash cam to turn off after few minutes of operation.
     
    Last edited: Jul 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
  8. Jul 13, 2025 at 5:12 AM
    #8
    hvac guy

    hvac guy New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2022
    Member:
    #26538
    Messages:
    254
    Gender:
    Male
  9. Jul 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
    #9
    JET4

    JET4 Old Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2018
    Member:
    #8147
    Messages:
    5,932
    Gender:
    Male
    Southeast, Va.

Products Discussed in

To Top