is this a do it your self job...dash & shifter bulb - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

andrelaplume · 07-25-2008, 10:47 AM

A bulb behind one of the knobs (AC/fan etc) has gone out. Not the light that lights up when you push in the button on the knob, just the one that illuminates the area behind the knob. What does these cost and is it difficult to replace?

I have the same issue with the shifter bulb (P/N/D/R etc)? Can I easily replace this one?

Thanks All.

deezeejoey · 07-25-2008, 10:53 AM

what year is your car?

andrelaplume · 07-25-2008, 10:56 AM

sorry, its a 2002 Camry LE 4 cylinder.

workerant · 07-25-2008, 11:19 AM

U should be able to do it yourself.

Soldering iron and some solder and some soldering skill should get the job done. Find out the size of the light and go find the color you want. U might have to get it in bulk if it's surface mount light(s).

andrelaplume · 07-25-2008, 11:26 AM

solder...I thought the dash panel would somehow pop off and I would just pop out the old bulb and in the new?

workerant · 07-25-2008, 11:30 AM

Most of the new one are soldered on and using SMT light(s). These lights are very small in size and cheap.

Open it up and see what U need. Shouldn't be too hard to do.

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Originally Posted by andrelaplume

solder...I thought the dash panel would somehow pop off and I would just pop out the old bulb and in the new?

andrelaplume · 07-25-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TTM77

Most of the new one are soldered on and using SMT light(s). These lights are very small in size and cheap.

Open it up and see what U need. Shouldn't be too hard to do.

how do I get the panel with knobs off?

andrelaplume · 07-28-2008, 01:33 PM

has anyone attempted or changed their geaf shifter bulb or the the that illuminates in back of the ac/fan knobs?

workerant · 07-28-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by andrelaplume

has anyone attempted or changed their geaf shifter bulb or the the that illuminates in back of the ac/fan knobs?

Have you check here http://www.camrystuff.com/index.php?page=Gen4_Manuals

I recommend checking the Front & Rear Door and Instrument Panel... I also recommend checking page 13 in that PDF file. Hope that help.

The few last page also informative.

And when U want some reading or just digging around for fun I recommend checking out the Newbies please read before posting! ... many good stuff there.

andrelaplume · 07-28-2008, 02:53 PM

I looked at the Gen5 manuals since I have a 2002, unfortunately there was no infor there...oh well....