I have probably the same or a similar problem.
My (HDJ100L 2.4TD 2004) MFD shows sometimes stripes or greys out, sometimes I have a blackscreen without having access to the vents and A/C even from the bezel keys.
Actual it´s inconstant, but I am afraid from a complete fail of the unit.
I don´t need NAV or radio, but the defrost vent coupled to this unit is essential to pass our annual inspection .
A fail forces to a repair within two month, or the registration will be detracted (new EU regulation in AT).
I guess it is a PIN60 (or loose soldering point at another pin) problem, building model aircrafts (RC Jets, Helicopter et.c.) soldering is not the challange.
When the blackscreen events cumulates I will check it as described here.
If this does not work, exists a alternate workaround to get the A/C and vents operated?
Has someone successfully got and tried a
alibaba replacement?
The last chance is installing an old scool switch direct to the vent lines bypassing the original cables......with an inoperative A/C.
GPS and other app´s are not really needed.
In Austria the HDJ100 is very seldom, to find someone knowing about the MFD unit is difficult, even at Toyota service workshops.
The staff there is trained in repairing newer cars, to order a 5000EUR replacement would be possible, but it´s insane.
Android radios (as PUMPKIN) are not compatible, for programming an interface to the car com sytem I have not enough IT experiance.