Very new to this section. 97 lx. Driving to work in the dark. The heat controls are very dark. Do I have some bulbs burnt out? How easy to replace? Part numbers? Best place to buy?
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watching this thread as I have the bulbs. will post part numbers after I get to the my shop. Just haven't figured out how to swap the old ones out yet
More than likely - I have had a few 80's & my longtimer w/ everything still great lights up well. The colorbar & each icon are lit, seems like a common runner bulb for the buttons, and seperate one on the temp bar.
Post the head unit you currently have installed in your rig
This thread on PG 5 (last post, last pic)-- has a couple pics of my stereo/HVAC lit up in dark - see if you think yours is darker than mine (I do run my inner lights at ~80% or brighter, so there's that too.)
HTH
My buttons would light when pressed but no back lighting. Removed the plastic dash panel. Unhook all the switches. Remove HVAC cube. Lay it face down on table. Slice tamper proof tape, un-clip and remove back cover. Use small flat head screw driver to remove 3 bulbs and replace.
bulbs for hvac switches 84999-70015
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Very nice! I'm in the same boat with our 95.
I have a friend who called these bulbs dark eaters. His theory was that after they ate all the dark the could hold, they died.
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Mine is not as bright as that photo
Oh man! Now you've gone and done it........
Cutting that tamper-proof tape,.......now you've voided your warranty!
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Are the control units the same weather they are a lc or an lx?
Mine is a 96 LC so no auto climate control but I'd guess the backlighting of the units and housing is similar
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These are correct. 3 bulbs. I did exactly as stated above. Changed all 3 bulbs. Works perfectly.
bulbs are same for LX and LC. Units take three bulbs - I have two sets I don't need
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They raped me on bulbs.. like $12 each.. plan ahead and order from a mud vendor
I have weak backlight illumination on my HVAC buttons. I am planning on installing the center diff lock switch and have watched a youtube video on how to take out the dash panel out. When the dash panel is out for installing diff lock switch, will I also be able to replace the lights for the HVAC controls? I have search but can't find any good pics or video to change these bulbs.
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Yes. Its actually very easy once the control box is out.
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I bought them right from toyota. I also changed all mine
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Panels?