Stupid gearbox & climate control lighting went out

[Camry LE 94]

anyone have a diy or any recommendations on replacing either of these lights?

[Camry LE 94]

anyone?

[mnyball34]

I just replaced my climate control bulbs about a month ago. It's not that difficult, but finding the right bulbs was nearly impossible. I got some from my local dealer, but they didn't come with new wraps so I had to cut and reuse the old ones with a tiny rubber band around them (the new bulbs were smaller). It's just a matter of taking apart the dash and pulling the climate controls out just enough to twist the bulb bases out from the back. There are two bulbs in the controls, just look for the black wires in the back of the control panel, twist the bases a 1/4 turn, and pull out.

[Camry LE 94]

^alright awesome. thanks for the info man. can u provide me with a step by step procedure for what you did with the new bulbs to make them fit?

[mnyball34]

Well, first try taking everything apart and get the old bulbs out, then you can see the little rubber wraps I was talking about. Take the bulbs and wraps to your local dealer (all of the suto parts stores around here didn't have any bulbs that small) and see if they have the right bulb. You might have better luck than I did.... If you cant find the right size bulb, then let me know and I'll tell you what I did. The green wraps arent essential, I think they are just for color so it matches the rest of the dash!

[Judge2]

My advice is make sure you get the right bulbs before you open the dash. I believe it is #74. The job took me much longer when I didn't have the right bulbs. Two stores sold me bulbs that are just slightly larger, and the larger bulbs will not fit.

There are some other thread that give good advice on opening the dash to get to the bulbs, and that can confirm my memory that it is a #74 bulb.

[Camry LE 94]

alright i got the right bulbs from the dealership and put them in the Climate Control and Shift light indicator yesterday. i now have sexy light again! =]