Interior Lights 3rd Gen. (2001)
12-29-2009, 09:36 PM
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Lol I want a bumper too... But im poor.
Now to the bulb subject. The two that are behind the controls below the clock arevery extremely small bulbs. The one in the ash tray is a 99 cent incadescent. There is a green plastic sheet in front of the bulb to give it the green tent so any color will work... Err.. almost. But back to the subject. the lighter is bulb the same size as the ashtray but on mine it was in a weird holder that I couldnt free it from. I ended up popping the bulb and ruining the whole thing. For the dimmer control im not sure on along with the switch for the diff...Sorry i couldnt be much more of a help.
Now to the bulb subject. The two that are behind the controls below the clock arevery extremely small bulbs. The one in the ash tray is a 99 cent incadescent. There is a green plastic sheet in front of the bulb to give it the green tent so any color will work... Err.. almost. But back to the subject. the lighter is bulb the same size as the ashtray but on mine it was in a weird holder that I couldnt free it from. I ended up popping the bulb and ruining the whole thing. For the dimmer control im not sure on along with the switch for the diff...Sorry i couldnt be much more of a help.
12-29-2009, 09:42 PM
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If I was on my computer I could tell you what each kind of bulb was but needless to say, they are all just plug and play. There is a thread somewhere in this forum that discusses all the different bulb types on the dash and gauges.
12-30-2009, 04:19 AM
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12-30-2009, 04:25 AM
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Lol I want a bumper too... But im poor.
Now to the bulb subject. The two that are behind the controls below the clock arevery extremely small bulbs. The one in the ash tray is a 99 cent incadescent. There is a green plastic sheet in front of the bulb to give it the green tent so any color will work... Err.. almost. But back to the subject. the lighter is bulb the same size as the ashtray but on mine it was in a weird holder that I couldnt free it from. I ended up popping the bulb and ruining the whole thing. For the dimmer control im not sure on along with the switch for the diff...Sorry i couldnt be much more of a help.
Now to the bulb subject. The two that are behind the controls below the clock arevery extremely small bulbs. The one in the ash tray is a 99 cent incadescent. There is a green plastic sheet in front of the bulb to give it the green tent so any color will work... Err.. almost. But back to the subject. the lighter is bulb the same size as the ashtray but on mine it was in a weird holder that I couldnt free it from. I ended up popping the bulb and ruining the whole thing. For the dimmer control im not sure on along with the switch for the diff...Sorry i couldnt be much more of a help.
As of the rear defroster, back window and power transmission, how do I get access to them? Do I need to pull the dash out?
For lighter and ashtray, regular bulb is good. Do I need to pull the dash out as well to get access to them or there is a simpler way?
12-30-2009, 07:52 AM
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12-30-2009, 06:18 PM
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Everything is possible if you know how to weld and cut, plus have good experience in either body fabrication body shop. In my opinion unless its free, I'd just go for Taco one, will be cheaper at the end of the day.
12-30-2009, 07:24 PM
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Bad news alex the only way to get at those bulbs is to pull the dash apart witht he exception of the ashtray... you may be able to undo the screws hold ing the metal top plate to the centre stack and get to the bulb on top that way but it won't be easy... you'll need some thing like a 1/4" wrench with a philips head driver bit with a shallow set up to get in there... if you can get the ashtray out you may be able to get at the lighter socket from behind. both bulbs are the small #97s I think... you might ass well switch to LEDs while you're at it. most of the switches you mentioned are'nt illuminated anyway and I don't think there is any provision to retrofit a light kit if you wanted to.
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12-30-2009, 07:37 PM
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Bad news alex the only way to get at those bulbs is to pull the dash apart witht he exception of the ashtray... you may be able to undo the screws hold ing the metal top plate to the centre stack and get to the bulb on top that way but it won't be easy... you'll need some thing like a 1/4" wrench with a philips head driver bit with a shallow set up to get in there... if you can get the ashtray out you may be able to get at the lighter socket from behind. both bulbs are the small #97s I think... you might ass well switch to LEDs while you're at it. most of the switches you mentioned are'nt illuminated anyway and I don't think there is any provision to retrofit a light kit if you wanted to.
And your right the switches left of the wheel do not have lights but the ash tray and cig lighter do they must just be burned out. Also believe my 2000 defrost and ECT light up as well.
I have one bulb out, I'm waiting for another one to go out before I can justify tearing in to the dash to replace them
Also on a side note lets keep this on topic!
12-31-2009, 07:48 AM
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It's not that hard guys and just to prove it I took my dash off to take you lazy butts some pics....
One of the little Neo-Wedge lights are located next to the "G' and the other one is the tan colored one to it's right next to the white plug insert. Both are twist and pull out.
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sorry bout the big pics, im on a mac and have no clue on how to edit pictures. Wish I had my computer here.
One of the little Neo-Wedge lights are located next to the "G' and the other one is the tan colored one to it's right next to the white plug insert. Both are twist and pull out.
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sorry bout the big pics, im on a mac and have no clue on how to edit pictures. Wish I had my computer here.
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12-31-2009, 01:40 PM
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Nice pictures and THANK YOU very much.
Now just to find how to pull the console out. Never did it on the 3rd Gen, so don't know the locations of pins, clips, bolts, etc. If you can help with that, it will be awesome.
I did pull my 4th Gen numerous times, but looking from outside, 3rd Gen is a bit more complicated...
Now just to find how to pull the console out. Never did it on the 3rd Gen, so don't know the locations of pins, clips, bolts, etc. If you can help with that, it will be awesome.
I did pull my 4th Gen numerous times, but looking from outside, 3rd Gen is a bit more complicated...
12-31-2009, 02:09 PM
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just get your fingers under the upper left corner and give a good little tug. After it pops out take your fingers and pop out the upper right side. From there it should be easy. Go ahead and put your e-brake on and use your little button by the shifter to put your shift nob to L (1st gear, whatever you wanna call it) This makes the dash easier to get out around the shifter. Unplug all the connectors on the top and it should be easy like sunday mornin.
12-31-2009, 04:20 PM
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Are you saying that there is no bolts or screws holding it, just clips?
I coincidently pulled right side panel of from central console (bellow the glove box on the center console and trying to put it back had to pull nearly hole central console from the shifter to armrest off from passenger side to put that small piece back. It looked to me that there is something somewhere holding it and I didn't want to break it, so only pulled far enough to slide back the small front piece. It took me 15 minutes, so I thought that there are some hidden screws or clips somewhere under the dash as I can't see prying points.
I coincidently pulled right side panel of from central console (bellow the glove box on the center console and trying to put it back had to pull nearly hole central console from the shifter to armrest off from passenger side to put that small piece back. It looked to me that there is something somewhere holding it and I didn't want to break it, so only pulled far enough to slide back the small front piece. It took me 15 minutes, so I thought that there are some hidden screws or clips somewhere under the dash as I can't see prying points.
12-31-2009, 04:27 PM
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LED dash bulbs
If I'll put a new lights, I was thinking of LED as they last longer and consume very little power.
??? Does anyone knows good place to buy them on-line?
My 4Runner has "green" dash lights. Would this means I need "green" LED or just plain "white" and the symbols them self will make it "green"?
Are the switches suppose to be green or white?
If I'll put a new lights, I was thinking of LED as they last longer and consume very little power.
??? Does anyone knows good place to buy them on-line?
My 4Runner has "green" dash lights. Would this means I need "green" LED or just plain "white" and the symbols them self will make it "green"?
Are the switches suppose to be green or white?
01-01-2010, 01:28 AM
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No there are now screws holding ur dash cover in place. You shouldn't even be close to your glove compartment when pulling this off, Just up by the center air vents. Autolumination.com has good stuff. Which dash light are we talkin bout here
01-01-2010, 07:57 AM
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Are those lights Type 74? They have T3, T4 and T5 types. Do you by the chance know which one do I need for dash lights? Or just go with 74 bulb and reuse (if possible) OEM twist base? I never replaced such lights, so not familiar with them...
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01-01-2010, 11:14 AM
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everything you need to know plus some >>>
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/g...ghting-117226/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/g...ghting-117226/
01-01-2010, 01:22 PM
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This afternoon left side of my Climate Control gone dark (just 15min ago), so I'd have to deal with this too. Any ideas of replacing lights in that unit? Can I get access to them without removing all out from the dash? I hope it can be done, as replacing a unit because of the light is way too expensive (unit is over $2'500).
