No light in my heater control. I have ordered a replacement bulb from SOR but not sure where the bulb goes. Do I have to pry off the front lens of the controls? It looks like it might come apart>
Where is the bulb for the FJ62 heater control assembly? (1 Viewer)
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Pretty sure the front illuminated cover just pops off to access the bulb, it does that in the 60‘s which are very similar.
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That’s what I thought. Just don’t want to ”pop” something that’s not supposed to pop!
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I ended up following a mod from someone on 'Mud using this reflective tape to provide a little more illumination from that bulb. I had mine for 20 years and didn't even know there was a light in there. Still nothing too dramatic even with the tape, but at least you know there is a bulb there.
Yup just press in on the side and pull away.
If it is similar to the 60’s (I think it’s the same), do make sure the wattage of the bulb is correct, otherwise you’ll melt/soften the receptacle and that will lead to bulb contact problems! It’s only supposed to be 2 watts, and most bulbs from auto shops that size are 5 Watt. That leads to excessive heat and problems.
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Should probably link to this chart that @SirBeef did up. 1988 FJ62 LED Interior Bulb Swap Chart (2020 Edition)
Shows all the LED replacements. I do remember the heater bulb being a little weird with options.
Shows all the LED replacements. I do remember the heater bulb being a little weird with options.
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I’ll give that a try, thanks.
Here are some pics of mine with the LED and reflective tape. I have the LED facing the back side to prevent a hot spot in the middle.
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That looks awesome! I will try the reflective tape trick. Thanks
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I put in the reflective tape and LED, did you put that little white plastic thing back in?
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Putting the heat control assemble back in, I can’t remember where this plastic shim goes. On the right side of the heater control between metal frame and the unit?
My little white plastic was MIA when I did mine. And if memory serves the plastic shim goes behind.
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