shifter light malfunction. question.

[umeshr85]

WHEN IN DRIVE THE LIGHT "d" ON THE SHIFTER DOES NOT LIGHT UP, NOR DOES IT LIGHT UP ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHEN IN DRIVE. THE OTHERS LIGHT UP, REVERSE, NEUTRAL ETC.

IS THIS NORMAL OR WHAT?
HOW CAN THIS BE IF THERE IS ONLY ONE BULB? I'VE SEARCHED CHANGING THE SHIFTER LIGHT AND SAW THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE BULB? AM I WRONG?
OR IS THERE MORE THAN ONE BULBS?

[toyomoho]

The Gen 3 instrument cluster had one bulb per gear indicator. The “D” bulb could be burned out. The gear indicator at the shift lever had one bulb that backlights all gear selections. Moving the shifter causes an orange mark to move to the selected gear.

Changing the bulb in the instrument cluster is easy, but best view the service manual before taking things apart (see link below). The bulb may be available at an auto parts store but I pick them up at the dealer before taking things apart.

http://oregonstate.edu/~tongt/camry

[Tuner571]

I have a gen 3.5, and mine does that to on the instrument cluster. I think its normal because would you want to see a glowing light around the "d" when driving at night. Thats why its the only one thats doesnt light up.

[umeshr85]

TUNER, that makes sense.
i think i might change the bulb on the shifter when i get time. anyone know the number of the bulbs? autozone carries it?

THANKS GUYS

[toyomoho]

Try the dealer, it is only a few dollars.

[ASG14]

The "D" on dash usuall goes out around 100k miles. I've had 2 Gen 3's, and my Dad has one too. That is normal. It is a dealer only bulb.

The bulb on the SHIFTER assembly is a normal 194/168 bulb, as in your corner lights, front and rear.

[mandyfig]

You probably have the D light out on the Cluster (I took it down and swapped the L bulb to the D bulb. The Shifter D is one bulb with a sliding plastic cover. That should be an easy replacement, too (I am not sure on this one, I have not done it).

[mandyfig]

When I did my Cluster bulb change, I took pictures, as well as there were posts here that helped me do it confidently. So, holler if you need the pics....

[umeshr85]

I'm Just Gonna Do What U Suggested, Take A Bulb From Another Gear And Replace The "d" One

[geoff5093]

The D light normally comes up, but since its almost always in drive, the bulb can wear out very quickly.

The D light is also out on my car.

[umeshr85]

People Gave Me Wrong Advice But Its Okay
Its Just One Bulb, 194

I Put A Red One. Looks Nice At Night
Since The Car Is White I Would Put Red Accent Lights

Next I'm Gonna Put A Bright White Dome Light
And Maybe A Red Light In The Glovebox
And Underdash Lights Or Leds That Are Red