Problems with 2006 Toyota Tacoma ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The airbag light just turned on. cruise control on steering wheel is not functioning, audio control on steering not working also and lastly the horn is not working also. looks like a spiral cable problem based on the symptom and validation of discussion group online. checked for recall here and seen my vin number on the range for recall. why did i not received any recall notice on this. not sure if the vehicle is unsafe to drive considering the airbag deployed light is on or if this will affect the airbag deloyment if needed. this happened just recently and there are issues similar to my case. hope it can be fixed by toyota.

As the weather increases above 85 to 90 degrees the directional signal and the hazard flashers cease working. once the operation of the vehicle has ceased and the temperature and the vehicle cool down normal function returns. i believe the problem is in the engine compartment because when using the a/c in the cab the cool air has no effect. this is a safety hazard because i do not know when it will occur. leaving me without signals while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving at various speeds, the brake warning indicator illuminated continuously. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the off position, the engine did not turn off. the contact had to depress the remote start in order for the vehicle to turn off. the contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer's recall the failures occurred. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were leaking and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Air bag light on, horn not working. dealer said defective clock spring in steering column. *tr

This has been going on for few years. this month my a/c started working intermittently again. i have replaced the resistor before thinking it was bad..that's when i first noticed the hot spots. this time i investigated more. now all 4 conductors are showing signs of a hotspots and the plug also is showing signs of overheating on the two middle connections. toyota's service manage didn't know of any service bulletins or recalls on this issue. also toyota doesn't sell a replacement plug. this can, and probably will start a fire. the parts department said i will fine that most of the plugs will show heat indications at a used parts houses. having a fire inside my vehicle is definitely a safety issue. first resistor changed 11/10 @ 81500 miles and there was nothing wrong with it, just loose connections. *tr

At around 48,000 miles, airbag light came on. took it to toyota dealer and was diagnosed at broken spiral cable. total cost to fix was 460 dollars with labor. seems to be a common problem with 06 tacoma. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel on a consistent basis. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that there was a short in the drivers side squib and the vehicle needed a spiral cable. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Used my 2006 toyota tacoma prerunner to tow a vehicle a short distance before a short circuit in trailer wiring caused wiring fire in prerunner---30 amp fuse in toyota failed to protect circuit, leading to total truck wiring meltdown and ruin. fuse was of the ampacity required by toyota--30 amps. truck was purchased new, never involved in an accident, and no changes had been made to wiring or fuse systems. auto electric repair shop required $2800 in parts and $2000 for labor to repair melted wiring looms and fuse box; they suggested that failure could have resulted because toyota uses a 30 amp fuse on a #12 wire circuit that will melt and burn before the fuse blows. (12 gauge wire typically must be protected by a 20-amp fuse.) toyota (corporate) refuses to deal with my issue or talk to me about whether the failed fuse and meltdown could have been caused by their installing a fuse with too high an ampacity rating because i did not have the repair done by a toyota dealership. is there a dangerous design flaw with the prerunner? i am certain that i did nothing ...

Copy of letter to toyota concerning a defective spiral cable and electronic circuit; feels this part should have been repaired and covered under a special safety warranty or recall; enclosed automotive part fwd to nvs-200 *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated 12 days after being at the dealership to have a recall problem repaired. the dealer informed the consumer he would have to pay $88 to diagnose the problem. the dealer stated the problem was due to a broken spiral cable and electronic circuit underneath the horn which would cost $ 496 in addition to the $ 88. *jb

I was driving my 2006 toyota tacoma when airbag warning light went on. this was brought to the dealer immediately the next day and diagnosis is failed spiral cable. the spiral cable senses more than the airbag and includes the steering wheel, horn, and cruise control. cost of replacement is $603.31. *tr

I do not see the recall for the spiral cable assembly on my tacoma. i read that this vin is part of a recall for the wiring in the steering wheel that controls my passenger airbag, cruise control and some other functions. it has malfunctioned. why is it not listed on your website? when i checked on the status of this recall, it shows that my model, according to the vin does qualify for this. my passenger airbag is not working, and my cruise control is no longer working at speed.

When i was coasting to park my truck at my parking space outside of my house parking garage, my p/u truck suddenly accelerated very fast and the truck hit the fence and stopped. i remember clearly my sense that i pushed the brake while the car accelerating for a split second but do not remember if the engine was stopped after hitting the fence with steel pole. i somehow reversed back about 8 feet from the fence and stopped the engine. i came out of the car and checked if the accelerating pedal was depressed. it was not. i had experienced the truck engine racing a little fast as i tried to park at work in the mornings also. i felt something unusual but ignored the feeling, since my car was running high rpm since new. i remember that i asked about the high rpm to the salesman. he mentioned some new design feature that i could not understand. after this incident within 30 minutes i went to toyota of plano and reported my incident, and then i went to my car/home insurance company (state farm insurance co.) ...

Vehicle engine revved while still in park in the parking lot of a local medical center and only stopped when the key in the ignition was turned off. this is the third time this has occurred. on january 1, 2009 an accident involving property damage (through a chain link fence) occurred as a result. we filed a complaint (confirmation number 10253526). a toyota technician "checked out" the vehicle and found nothing wrong. there is obviously something wrong. the first time this occurred we were in the parking lot of a local department store, assumed human error, and did not report the incident. this is strike three. toyota has been contacted. *tr

We purchased a 2006 tacoma on dec. 23, 2008 from competition toyota in new york. we drove the truck back to wisconsin that day. two days after purchase date (approx. 1500 miles later), the airbag light came on. having a busy schedule, and not using the truck much, we brought the truck into marquart toyota in eau claire, wi on march 18, 2009. they assured me that it would be covered under warranty as long as it were an airbag problem. turns out they charged us with $94.95 for the problem to be diagnosed. a spiral coil that allows the steering wheel to turn while still keeping the airbag connected broke. they quoted me $483.19 for the repair of this coil. due to this broken coil, none of the airbags in the truck work. i called toyota customer service to resolve this issue. after two weeks of deliberating, toyota told me that this would not be covered under warranty. i reminded the representative whom i was speaking with that all safety related defects are to be covered in entirety by the manufacturer. none of the airbags in ...

On all 2005 and 2006 toyota tacomas the fourwheel drive selector switch does not light up and is very difficult to find when driving at night. i needed to put the truck into fourwheel drive and had to feel around the dashboard for a few seconds before i could get it into fourwheel drive. i feel that this is a safety issue that could result in an accident and someone getting hurt because they can't get into fourwheel drive in a hurry if they need to. i contacted my local toyota dealer but they said there was nothing they could do. i also contacted toyota headquarters and told them about the problem but i don't think they will do anything based on their response. all other toyota fourwheel drive models have fourwheel drive switches that do light up. all tacoma models from atleast 2001 to 2004 have switches that light up. i don't know if they changed the switch on the 2007 or 2008 tacomas. this is a very popular truck and there are thousands of them on the road. i am not the only person who is not happy about this. there are a number tacoma forums on ...