I posted about CaiKote not too long ago. Not sure if it has been posted prior or since but I am still with perfectly functional buttons on the HVAC control panel. Well worth the $ and the time to complete the repair.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/hvac-button-repair.1370654/#post-16115624
This is an amazing thread! I have an early LX470 without nav, just to avoid this problem. But this is going to cause me to buy a later truck with VVTi.
I think mine was about $400 but I sent in a core.
Throwing it out there: I have my old wood/leather LX wheel someone can borrow to send in theirs for recovering. I went from wood/leather to all leather so I sourced a LC wheel and still have my LX wheel.
I also sent mine to Dallas Custom Steering wheel. Not cheap but it’s absolutely like new and makes me happy to drive the truck.
He’s done now 3 different wheels for me. Top notch every time. If you have the time, you can request a swatch to decide if you like the texture.
For clarification, the set the poster mentions having been ordered show to be for a 4runner per linked add. Still leaves a bit of a question on 100/LX470 fitment…
There is a thread. I’ll look-it’s what inspired me to remove the button silicone bits and try this conductive paint.
After 24 hours of both heated cure and overnight installed back into the vehicle, all the buttons work like new.
Normally not posting much in the 100 series forum, but thought I might offer some ideas on fixing the pesky HVAC buttons.
My HVAC panel on my 2000 LX470 that didn’t have NAV (yay!) began acting up particularly in colder weather. Namely the OFF and Rear Heater buttons failed to change selection...
Very late to the party, but why not machine a relief on the transmission side of adapter to depth of the adjacent socket head cap screw, and put a stud in the starter, and use a nut on the stud?