light went out on my odometer

emrillive · 12-15-04, 10:37 PM

The D light on my odometer went out and I was wondering how i get that fixed?
I am out of warrenty, so i dont want to take to the dealer cause they like raping me.

ELLTEE · 12-16-04, 07:41 AM

Strike the top of the dashboard hard with your open palm, directly above the instrument cluster. If that doesn't do it, try, try again. If it still doesn't light up, wait a day or so and try one more time.
This technique works for 90 percent of us. It was invented by Junk, so give him props.

The other 10 percent have to search this site or Slee's web site for dashboard removal instructions and replace the little lamp -- I think C-Dan has posted the part number at some point in history. Whileyou're in there, you might as well replace or at least re-seat all of the bulbs, since they are all subject to the same wear and vibration.

LT

emrillive · 12-16-04, 10:37 AM

are you serious? about hitting it?

hank14 · 12-16-04, 03:50 PM

I've replaced mine. pulled the dash twice. It, too, sucks. Would be better to pull the steering wheel, but no way I was trying that. I ordered extra lights and replaced some others as well.

I was hitting the dash the whole time I had the thing apart. It was a little too late for that.

ELLTEE · 12-17-04, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emrillive

are you serious? about hitting it?

Sure. It works for me. The light was out when I bought the truck about 18 months ago, and lit up again for about 4 months after I read Junk's post and banged on the dashboard.
It went out again back in June or July, but came on again when I banged on it a couple of times. it's been on ever since.

LT

Kalen · 12-23-04, 09:26 AM

I have a 2000 LC. My "D" light went out too.

I took the instrument panel out of the dash and pulled out the bulb to look at it. The filament was burned out.

The dealership didn't have it in stock and they had to order it.

It was something like $1.98

DMX84 · 12-23-04, 07:10 PM

My D light was out when I bought my LC, and frankly if it’s as bright as the other lights, than leaving it off is fine with me.
Dean

ELLTEE · 12-24-04, 06:08 AM

DMX - Actually, the D-light has two brightness levels. in daylight, it's as bright as the other indicator lights (N, etc); but when you turn on your headlights, it dims to half of that brightness.
A quick pound on the dashboard just above the instrument cluster might be all you need. There are a few cases of burnout, but frankly that bulb should be good for at least decade or so. It's probably just loose.

HTH

LT

DMX84 · 12-25-04, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELLTEE

DMX - Actually, the D-light has two brightness levels. in daylight, it's as bright as the other indicator lights (N, etc); but when you turn on your headlights, it dims to half of that brightness.
A quick pound on the dashboard just above the instrument cluster might be all you need. There are a few cases of burnout, but frankly that bulb should be good for at least decade or so. It's probably just loose.

HTH

LT

I'll give it a try thanks
Dean

Jukelemon · 12-28-04, 07:50 AM

I'll be darned if that did not work as exactly described on my D light this morning. Hit the dash and bang light came back on.

ELLTEE · 12-29-04, 08:39 AM

Send Junk a "thank you" PM

LT

uzj100 · 10-13-05, 02:38 PM

I will be hitting my dash when I get back in the LC. I should have searched before.

I will let you know what happens.

uzj100

uzj100 · 10-13-05, 04:34 PM

The slap dash method did not work.

uzj100

Landpimp · 10-13-05, 05:52 PM

tyr slapping Junk........it might not make the light come on............but it will make you feel better

Quote:

Originally Posted by uzj100

The slap dash method did not work.

uzj100

BuckFan74 · 10-13-05, 07:21 PM

man screw that light. Mine went out about 6 months ago and the other day I was driving in 2 and I couldn't believe I ever drove with that stupid D light on. The freakin thing is blinding at night.

Leave it out- you won't miss it in a week.

NMuzj100 · 10-14-05, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckFan74

man screw that light. Mine went out about 6 months ago and the other day I was driving in 2 and I couldn't believe I ever drove with that stupid D light on. The freakin thing is blinding at night.

Leave it out- you won't miss it in a week.

No Joke. I need to find a way to dim the "Cruise" light. It is way too bright and is a distraction in night driving.

I have the "No D" mod installed and have no plans to fix it unless P,R,N or 2 go out.

Greg B · 10-14-05, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NMuzj100

No Joke. I need to find a way to dim the "Cruise" light. It is way too bright and is a distraction in night driving.

Black paint or electrical tape?

hoser · 10-14-05, 09:46 AM

If it bothers you that much, how about a permanent marker on the bulb. It'll still let light through.

jahmaka · 10-17-05, 07:01 PM

I was about to change the bulb,so to safe time i did the hitting dash thing and it worked

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WES1977 · 07-01-06, 07:02 PM

Add another to the Slap method working.

subspd · 07-02-06, 01:39 PM

I have to say that I agree the "D" light and cruise lights are too bright IMHO. I am debating even trying the slap, I kinda like it not on...

tabraha · 07-02-06, 08:36 PM

Yup, I don't really care if mine ever comes back on. It'll still tell you if you're in anything other than D, and you always have the shifter indicator on the center console.

mobi-arc · 07-15-06, 10:16 PM

Just lost mine at 130,000 miles. Hit the dash....no love. Will try again in a couple weeks.

cruiser88 · 07-15-06, 10:20 PM

i carry a hammer would not want to hurt my hand

mobi-arc · 07-26-06, 06:20 PM

Anybody know what lightbulb is used for this? I'm thinking that if I'm going to go in there and replace the "D" light, I might as well change all the bulbs to LED's and and maybe save myself future brain-damage. Any thought?

wroclawiak · 05-26-07, 07:17 PM

How you get the speedo cluster out?It only comes out a little bit and then you have to disconect all electrical plugs in the back.There is so little room I couldn't fit my hand behind to diconect them.What is the trick?I searched Slee's web site for dashboard removal but couldn't find anything.Slapping the dashboard didn't work for me.I have both "D" and "P" out.

12-15-04, 10:37 PM	#1
emrillive IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 9	light went out on my odometer The D light on my odometer went out and I was wondering how i get that fixed? I am out of warrenty, so i dont want to take to the dealer cause they like raping me.

12-16-04, 07:41 AM	#2
ELLTEE IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 325	Strike the top of the dashboard hard with your open palm, directly above the instrument cluster. If that doesn't do it, try, try again. If it still doesn't light up, wait a day or so and try one more time. This technique works for 90 percent of us. It was invented by Junk, so give him props. The other 10 percent have to search this site or Slee's web site for dashboard removal instructions and replace the little lamp -- I think C-Dan has posted the part number at some point in history. Whileyou're in there, you might as well replace or at least re-seat all of the bulbs, since they are all subject to the same wear and vibration. LT __________________ Dark Green 1999 UZJ100L with an intermittent D-rive light; White 1999 4Runner LTD. Black Mountain, NC

12-16-04, 03:50 PM	#4
hank14 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Granbury, Texas TLCA# 17839 Posts: 996	I've replaced mine. pulled the dash twice. It, too, sucks. Would be better to pull the steering wheel, but no way I was trying that. I ordered extra lights and replaced some others as well. I was hitting the dash the whole time I had the thing apart. It was a little too late for that. __________________ Scott Granbury, TX 1987 Beige FJ60.

12-23-04, 07:10 PM	#7
DMX84 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sandia Park, New Mexico Posts: 858	My D light was out when I bought my LC, and frankly if it’s as bright as the other lights, than leaving it off is fine with me. Dean __________________ I may be vile and pernicious But you can't look away I make you think I'm delicious With the stuff that I say I am the best you can get Have you guessed me yet? I am the slime oozin' out From your TV set" *I'm The Slime* by Frank Zappa, 1973 98 Land Cruiser 01 Beta trials bike 71 GMC Shortwide truck

12-24-04, 06:08 AM	#8
ELLTEE IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 325	DMX - Actually, the D-light has two brightness levels. in daylight, it's as bright as the other indicator lights (N, etc); but when you turn on your headlights, it dims to half of that brightness. A quick pound on the dashboard just above the instrument cluster might be all you need. There are a few cases of burnout, but frankly that bulb should be good for at least decade or so. It's probably just loose. HTH LT __________________ Dark Green 1999 UZJ100L with an intermittent D-rive light; White 1999 4Runner LTD. Black Mountain, NC

12-16-04, 10:37 AM	#3
emrillive IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 9	are you serious? about hitting it?

12-23-04, 09:26 AM	#6
Kalen IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: California Posts: 27	I have a 2000 LC. My "D" light went out too. I took the instrument panel out of the dash and pulled out the bulb to look at it. The filament was burned out. The dealership didn't have it in stock and they had to order it. It was something like $1.98

12-28-04, 07:50 AM	#10
Jukelemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 1,958	I'll be darned if that did not work as exactly described on my D light this morning. Hit the dash and bang light came back on. __________________ "May you be in heaven a half an hour before the devil knows you're dead" 1992 4x4 PU

12-29-04, 08:39 AM	#11
ELLTEE IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 325	Send Junk a "thank you" PM LT __________________ Dark Green 1999 UZJ100L with an intermittent D-rive light; White 1999 4Runner LTD. Black Mountain, NC

10-13-05, 02:38 PM	#12
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,921	I will be hitting my dash when I get back in the LC. I should have searched before. I will let you know what happens. uzj100 __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L 100 Series parts for sale - http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...parts-etc.html

10-13-05, 04:34 PM	#13
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,921	The slap dash method did not work. uzj100 __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L 100 Series parts for sale - http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...parts-etc.html

10-13-05, 07:21 PM	#15
BuckFan74 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seaford, VA Posts: 30	man screw that light. Mine went out about 6 months ago and the other day I was driving in 2 and I couldn't believe I ever drove with that stupid D light on. The freakin thing is blinding at night. Leave it out- you won't miss it in a week.

10-14-05, 09:46 AM	#18
hoser IH8MUD No-Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,700	If it bothers you that much, how about a permanent marker on the bulb. It'll still let light through. __________________ 98 LX470 85 BJ70

10-17-05, 07:01 PM	#19
jahmaka IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly area Posts: 159	I was about to change the bulb,so to safe time i did the hitting dash thing and it worked.

07-01-06, 07:02 PM	#20
WES1977 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,137	Add another to the Slap method working. __________________ 1977 FJ40 Hardtop/ S-O-R’s Safari Summer Top®. Fiberglass tub. Rear Aussie Locker. 2F with at least 106,000 miles. Running Bfgoodrich MT's 33x10.5xr15 1988 FJ62 Stock 2002 UZJ-100. Stock 2003 Tacoma extcab 4x4, V6, TRD Factory E-locker Mid-Atlantic Toyota Land Cruiser Association website

07-15-06, 10:16 PM	#23
mobi-arc IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 665	Just lost mine at 130,000 miles. Hit the dash....no love. Will try again in a couple weeks. __________________ '98 Land Cruiser, MOBI-ARC Underhood Welder Equipped, POWER-GATE Dual Battery Isolator, Slee Dual Battery Tray, Long Ranger 180L Aux. Fuel Tank, TJM Nudge-bar, dual Hella HID's, BFG AT 295/75/R16's www.perfectswitch.com

07-15-06, 10:20 PM	#24
cruiser88 They call me crazy88 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: over here TLCA# 17319 Posts: 6,896	i carry a hammer would not want to hurt my hand __________________ "how 'bout we sing 'kyles mom is a bitch' in E minor?"by OregonCruzer http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...13957_15_0.jpg http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...113957_1_2.jpg

07-02-06, 01:39 PM	#21
subspd IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 245	I have to say that I agree the "D" light and cruise lights are too bright IMHO. I am debating even trying the slap, I kinda like it not on... __________________ • uzj100 • 1999 • locked and loaded • nav • not mall rated • mexico and belize rated •

07-02-06, 08:36 PM	#22
tabraha IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Carolina TLCA# 15700 Posts: 1,480	Yup, I don't really care if mine ever comes back on. It'll still tell you if you're in anything other than D, and you always have the shifter indicator on the center console. __________________ Tad A. 99 LX470 - Slee Sliders & 34" Swampers \| 04 Taco DubCab 4x4 TRD \| 82 Porsche 911 Upstate Cruisers T-Shirts and Gear Here

07-26-06, 06:20 PM	#25
mobi-arc IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 665	Anybody know what lightbulb is used for this? I'm thinking that if I'm going to go in there and replace the "D" light, I might as well change all the bulbs to LED's and and maybe save myself future brain-damage. Any thought? __________________ '98 Land Cruiser, MOBI-ARC Underhood Welder Equipped, POWER-GATE Dual Battery Isolator, Slee Dual Battery Tray, Long Ranger 180L Aux. Fuel Tank, TJM Nudge-bar, dual Hella HID's, BFG AT 295/75/R16's www.perfectswitch.com

05-26-07, 07:17 PM	#26
wroclawiak IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2005 Location: bridgewater NJ Posts: 26	How you get the speedo cluster out?It only comes out a little bit and then you have to disconect all electrical plugs in the back.There is so little room I couldn't fit my hand behind to diconect them.What is the trick?I searched Slee's web site for dashboard removal but couldn't find anything.Slapping the dashboard didn't work for me.I have both "D" and "P" out. __________________ 98'LC100

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