light behind ac controls on 99 4runner

Wemyss · 12-10-2005, 12:13 PM

This is just kind of bugging me so..
when its dark out i can not see the entire dial for where you want the ac/heater to blow, (where you choose feet, head, both, defog etc)
I can see the left half of it and the rest of the ac controls but on the right side of the dial its just black and have to turn on my map lights so that i am able to put the dial where i need it.

Any help of what i need to do/how i can replace a light would be much appreciated..

Thanks,
Chuck

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grimpy · 12-10-2005, 02:23 PM

buy them at the dealer... I don't think anywhere else has them. They are pretty expensive for these little things.

Bob_98SR5 · 12-10-2005, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wemyss

This is just kind of bugging me so..
when its dark out i can not see the entire dial for where you want the ac/heater to blow, (where you choose feet, head, both, defog etc)
I can see the left half of it and the rest of the ac controls but on the right side of the dial its just black and have to turn on my map lights so that i am able to put the dial where i need it.

Any help of what i need to do/how i can replace a light would be much appreciated..

Thanks,
Chuck

depends on which kind of climate control face you have. look in the tech section and look for the stereo unit replacement writeup.

bob

HUTCHSTACO · 12-10-2005, 06:01 PM

i have replaced one on my taco, it was a pain, you have to remove the dash cover, take the controls out and replace the bulb from behind, i had to take my control bax apart a little to get to the bulb, i was able to do it in about 35 minites but i know how to take that part of my truck apart pretty fast. the dealer wanted 100 to do it so i did it myself.

**4x4Fink** · 12-11-2005, 12:08 AM

I have the same exact problem...everything is lit up fine except for the right portion of the right dial (air direction)

I'll replace the bulbs someday....

Fink

HUTCHSTACO · 12-11-2005, 12:26 AM

thats the one that went out on mine

hotlavaaaa · 12-11-2005, 01:39 AM

I have the same problem. My advice is just to memorize which position on the dial is which.

MTL_4runner · 12-11-2005, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotlavaaaa

I have the same problem. My advice is just to memorize which position on the dial is which.

It is not that hard to take out the climate control and replace the bulb but nowhere near as easy as memorizing dial positions.

12-10-2005, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
grimpy Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 659	buy them at the dealer... I don't think anywhere else has them. They are pretty expensive for these little things. __________________ 2007 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD Sport 6speed Pro Comp 6" - Bilstein 5100 front 18x9 Moto Metal 951B - 325/60/18 NTG Pro Comp Skid - Lund Grill Cover 17x10 Weld EVO Velociti 6 *soon

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	I have the same exact problem...everything is lit up fine except for the right portion of the right dial (air direction) I'll replace the bulbs someday.... Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1." Last edited by 4x4Fink; 12-11-2005 at 12:09 AM.

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12-10-2005, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
HUTCHSTACO Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 1,044	i have replaced one on my taco, it was a pain, you have to remove the dash cover, take the controls out and replace the bulb from behind, i had to take my control bax apart a little to get to the bulb, i was able to do it in about 35 minites but i know how to take that part of my truck apart pretty fast. the dealer wanted 100 to do it so i did it myself.

12-11-2005, 12:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
HUTCHSTACO Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 1,044	thats the one that went out on mine

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hotlavaaaa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 82	I have the same problem. My advice is just to memorize which position on the dial is which.