Thanks for the file. If you like I can host that file on my WebNG account, which is not so cumbersome to download from. It's up to you, but again thanks for sharing info on what is a commonly asked issue. :thumbsup:

 

Yes please do host it on your server. anyway to make the download easier
ScottyMac

 

This is a tutorial I put together showing how i fixed the limp sun visor issue in my mothers 02 Highlander for less that $1. I wanted to help those of you that are frustrated with Toyota's failure to recall and fix this common problem.
Since I wasnt allowed to upload it as an attachment I uploaded it to my fileserve account. It is in .pdf format. I hope it helps. Cheers
ScottyMac

File name: How to fix a droopy sun visor.pdf File size: 1.18 MB

thanks for putting this up there although I don't have this issue (but mine is 07)
unless it is a safety issue, auto maker is not going to do a recall on that, com on :lol:

 

prod, prod....let's get this file somewhere we can get at without volunteering our medical history....

 

I was thinking the same thing. I'd be willing to host it on WebNG if the OP is good with that.

 

Do I have to sign up with Fileserve to get this Tutorial? I don't seem to be able to get it downloaded.

 

Yah, that Fileserve thing is a bitch. I downloaded the file but it's on my laptop right now. I'll copy it over today and I'll e-mail it to you as an attachment if you like. Just PM me your e-mail address. Thanks.

 

I had a driver side droop on my 2002 Highlander, only about half-way so not a hazard, and no wiring, and was able to repair it as follows.
Remove the cap that covers the attaching screws. Remove the screws and dismount the visor.
Align the pin with the visor with the angle away from the visor, and drive the pin out of the visor. I placed a 1/2" square board about 8 inches long against the angle and struck it firmly until the pin came out, with the edge of the visor body on the floor.
On mine, a small area of plastic was gone, evidently where it had worn away on the band around the pin which provides tension to hold it in place.
I undercut the edges of the missing area and over-filled it with 5 minute JB Weld, smoothing it out until it no longer flowed easily. Let it set-up for 10 minutes or so.
I then filed the solid JB Weld level with the remainder of the pin. On mine there was an undamaged flat area which must serve some purpose. If your flat area is missing, and the repaired visor doesn't operate properly, then you might see where that surface is on the other visor and file it flat in the proper place on the repaired visor.
Align the pin in its hole, and drive it back in, using a board to prevent damage to the mounting bracket. If it doesn't seem to go all the way in, then push it it while rotating it, and it should snap back into position.
Then simply screw back in to the headliner.
It worked on mine, but we'll see how long it holds up.

 

The link isn't working, anyway you can email it to me? dwn shfter at yahoo.com

 

^ TD's link is working for me...its downloading slower than Christmas, but its working.

 

Can you send me the tutorial too please? I have a 2002 Highlander, drooping driver's side visor, with mirror and light. ginaiak@aol.com. Thanks!!

 

Could you also send the tutorial to me? Thanks, jamesyoung494@comcast.net

 

05 Moose, the link just goes to a home page. I did set up an account on that page but unable to find the file.

 

The file is down, that's why its redirecting

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@TrailDust , hey Kevin, that link is to your old webng hosting page. Its down, do you have a local backup of that file? It was called "How to fix a droopy sun visor.pdf"

 

k. Reason I asked was because its redirecting to 1apps.com, not webng.com like it used too.

 

Damn, I'll check in on it shortly. Hope I don't have to screw around finding another host, but more importantly I don't want to have to change all those links....:facepalm:

If anyone has the file could they please send to my email? I have the visor partly disabled and need the info to finish the job. Thanks, jamesyoung494@comcast.net

Running late here on the west coast. If the site isn't up and running I'll email it to you tomorrow.

 

If anyone has the file could they please send to my email? I have the visor partly disabled and need the info to finish the job. Thanks, jamesyoung494@comcast.net

 

This is a tutorial I put together showing how i fixed the limp sun visor issue in my mothers 02 Highlander for less that $1. I wanted to help those of you that are frustrated with Toyota's failure to recall and fix this common problem.
I hope it helps. Cheers
ScottyMac

Edit:
Ive been super busy I haven't worked on web stuff for a couple years so it took me a bit to get familiar with my server again. But I now have the direct download link. Also a big thank you to TrailDust for taking the time to upload and host on his server

LINK:
How To Fix A Droopy Sun Visor.pdf




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If anyone has the file could they please send to my email? I have the visor partly disabled and need the info to finish the job. Thanks, jamesyoung494@comcast.net

Okay, I checked it all out last night and here's the rundown, which is important for you, Patrick, and Steve to know due to the fact that all the links in the DIY threads are no good anymore and need to be fixed.

As quoted above, I asked the OP if he would like me to host his file but he never got back to me so the link included in reply #1 was his and not mine. Back when this thread was first posted I copied the droopy visor pdf anyway and stuck it in my file archive for TN. I just checked and I still have it, so I will send it to jy494 shortly, as well as the member who asked for it in December and anyone else with a request.

I won't be able to fix all those links today, but by late Saturday or Sunday all the sticky links in all three Highlander forums plus the hybrid forums should be fixed, so please bear with me and be patient...it ain't fun or easy to do that. Thanks!

 

Does anyone have a tutorial on how to fix a droopy visor on a 2006 Highlander. The previous tutorial is for a 2002 Highlander. They are different.

 

Why don't people go down and get this fixed under the extended warranty? toyota knows this is an issue, with the Camry at least, and have extended the warranty period for the visors for an additional 7 years. Mileage doesn't matter.

Google Toyota POL12-03 for more info, but this is legit.

 

BTW, link in reply #1 has been fixed and I'm hosting it now instead of the OP. Thanks!

 

A well placed nail, for those of us out of warranty...

 

Hello,

Please send the tutorial to mach78@1scom.net

Thanks!!!

 

Hello,



Please send the tutorial to mach78@1scom.net



Thanks!!!

The link in the first post is working again and will take you to it.

 

droopy visor

Hi ...
Just found this!!! I would love the download. I am teaching my teen to drive and this tutorial would really help!! vluckey@wyoming

Thank You!!!

 

Magnet Fix

Thanks for such a thorough and well illustrated tutorial. Seems the hose clamp solution works well.

My father, from whom I inherited the car when he passed, took another approach. He inserted wide, very thin magnets above the headliner and within the visor. This solution works incredibly well, holds the visor firmly in place, and even makes a nice soft thud as the magnets pull the visor toward the headliner.

Looks like he was able to insert the headliner magnet through the leading edge by the windshield, probably without having to remove anything. It appears the visor magnet was inserted by removing the vanity mirror and trim. There's only a very small (1/4" or so) tear in the vinyl by the corner of the mirror, so a pretty seamless installation overall.

 

Thanks for such a thorough and well illustrated tutorial. Seems the hose clamp solution works well.

My father, from whom I inherited the car when he passed, took another approach. He inserted wide, very thin magnets above the headliner and within the visor. This solution works incredibly well, holds the visor firmly in place, and even makes a nice soft thud as the magnets pull the visor toward the headliner.

Looks like he was able to insert the headliner magnet through the leading edge by the windshield, probably without having to remove anything. It appears the visor magnet was inserted by removing the vanity mirror and trim. There's only a very small (1/4" or so) tear in the vinyl by the corner of the mirror, so a pretty seamless installation overall.

Do you have any idea where he picked up those magnets? I tried the clamp fix but the internals of the '05 visor are different from an '02. I already tried the velcro fix and it didn't work. The magnet idea seems like the best solution (at least for an '05) Thanks!

 

ScottyMac, I can't figure out when u put that tutorial up. It's very nice. On another board somewhere some guy wrote, "VELCRO." I did that and it worked well. Recently I had to add another strip of VELCRO but the VELCRO strip was coming loose cuz instead of using Super Glue as I had with the 2 first strips of VELCRO, I foolishly tried rubber contact cement (apply to both surfaces, wait 15 minutes, then put them together). I thought it'd be nice 2 B able 2 remove the visor, so I googled up a question (like how do I remove a.....) and landed here. I found that using the rubber contact cement, was a bummer, cuz the recently placed strip (the original ones were superglued on) came loose. I rubbed off the rubber cement and put Super Glue Gel on. Here's hoping.... ;-)

But spurred by your tutorial, I decided to shove some toothpicks down in alongside the shaft, that is between the shaft and its housing. I used a needle nose plyers to push them in and when they'd go no further, I broke them off, leaving the hidden part inside.

The visor seems stiffer and I think one could try that first instead a more complicated fix. What I can't tell is if it stops it from moving down once you put it up, because if I push it too far, the VELCRO takes hold. So putting it just shy of the VELCRO, it stays in place. Of course once the toothpicks wear down, you can always shove more in there. Toothpicks are a good thing to shove in a wood hole when a screw comes and stays loose in wood or plastic or metal. Adios amigos from Mesa, Arizona.

 

I had the same problem on my 2001 Limited. I was blessed to find a set of visors for the same generation of Lexus SUV and same color on ebay. I had to modify the electrical plug (removed the little nib to fit in the original socket). And the best part is that the Lexus visor is adjustable! I can slide it back and forth to block the sun at any angle.

 

$5 Fix...

My 2003 has had this issue for a while and it's pretty annoying on bumpy roads. I've read about the different options on this thread but didn't want to add glue and Velcro just yet, a magnet or try the toothpicks. I still have enough 'catch' to keep the visor in place for the sun, but it sags a few inches when I put it up.

So.....I came across a Camry thread that proposed a large paper/binder clip fix. Below are some photos, no cutting, glueing or taking things apart. If you are ok with a large clip there, then it works! You do have to take it off to bring the visor down, but no longer does it bounce all over and sag. I'm happy with this for now.

Here's some picks of without the clip, with the clip and what it looks like.

 

Mine only droops at the last bit where it should be staying flat up against the headliner. Otherwise it is OK. SO I was thinking of just using a HookLoop/Velcro in grey color that matches with some hotglue to stay put.
Either that or cyanoacrylate/CA/ crazy glue or something?

 

Maybe a Cialis?

Though that will only work for about 36 hours.....and it's expensive, so, maybe not.



I tucked a hard drive voice coil magnet into the visor at the edge, and glued another one on the upper surface of the headliner.

Now I have to fight to open the thing...but I never use it, so that's not an inconvenience to me.