slowyota,
I bought one from a guy on this website a few months back because mine was starting to get the lines through the letters (kind of like a printer that is not aligned). It has been quite a few months now since I changed it out and I can't remember how bad the display was.
Do you remember K-town?? Was it completely out?
I say this because, if i can find it this weekend, I will just give you my old one. No gaurantees on its performance though. Maybe it will be better than what you currently have and can get you buy until you are ready to buy a new one, or maybe it turns out to be a paper weight, or even parts?. Up to you. Just let me know.
MGA0011512 MessageCenter,In-Dash,5",:LateDash,ToyotaName 15 6 $304.00 $15.00