HELP! gearshift light, sterio light, all not working :( - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

coolbeans · 03-29-2010, 08:16 PM

Recently the led in my gear shift has been flashing on and off. There was a problem with fitment because the led would not stay on constantly and flickered. Today I took apart the gearshift to get to the led bulb and when I pulled the bulb out there was a spark and as you can see in the picture my gearshift light, the aqua lights around the stereo, and the heater AC light are not working. Also the lights that light up my steering wheel controls are not working ( volume Bluetooth ect.)
Is this going to cost a fortune to fix or is it something that I can do at home?? Please help.
I did open up the fuse box and checked all the fuses that could be pulled out using the white plastic puller provided by Toyota, and none of them were broken.

03-29-2010, 08:19 PM

did u check the one under yur dash right under the steering wheels? one time all my outlet power went out. read the manual to see where is the fuse n check the right now

coolbeans · 03-29-2010, 08:26 PM

well i just went out and saw the fuse box uder the steering wheel, but i have no idea how to get into it. does it pull down?? How do i get access to it?? my manual is at work because i was reading it today b.c i was bord. lol

03-29-2010, 08:29 PM

just pull it down n it will come off. i think the fuse should be under the steering wheels for interior light, happened to me be4, go check it

coolbeans · 03-29-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by -Kenny-

just pull it down n it will come off. i think the fuse should be under the steering wheels for interior light, happened to me be4, go check it

k brb

coolbeans · 03-29-2010, 08:40 PM

well Turns out that the 7.5 fuse broke... lol such a simple fix to a headace of a problem... usually how much does does a low Profile Mini 7.5fuse cost at local autopart store??

ebay has a pack of 10/pcs for $12 shipped, but i do not need so many...

ebumdude · 03-29-2010, 09:02 PM

they are only a few bucks at the dealer....i think 2 or 3 in a pack. I have done the same thing about 3 times now. lol.

CamrySExxx · 03-29-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by coolbeans

well Turns out that the 7.5 fuse broke... lol such a simple fix to a headace of a problem... usually how much does does a low Profile Mini 7.5fuse cost at local autopart store??

ebay has a pack of 10/pcs for $12 shipped, but i do not need so many...

i cant remember exactly but there might be a few spare fuses in the empty slots?

but the fuses are only a couple bucks. under 5 bucks for sure for a couple.

coolbeans · 03-29-2010, 11:19 PM

yea. the extra fuses are 5 15 and 50amp??? not sure exactly, but a 7.5 spare is not provided. I guess i will have to go to the dealership tom....

olympicgold · 03-29-2010, 11:32 PM

Ok. So i guess this what happens when you don't disconnect Negative battery terminal while changing out bulbs?

ebumdude · 03-29-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by olympicgold

Ok. So i guess this what happens when you don't disconnect Negative battery terminal while changing out bulbs?

Usually only mods requiring you to work with wires...ie: Cathode lighting mod...

Netforcer · 03-30-2010, 09:55 AM

Do me a favor and take a closeup pic of the LED bulb. Thanks

coolbeans · 03-30-2010, 07:34 PM

called the dealership today and they said for 1 low profile mini 7.5 amp fuse $4.25+ tax....

i said wtf....

Netforcer · 03-30-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by coolbeans

called the dealership today and they said for 1 low profile mini 7.5 amp fuse $4.25+ tax....

i said wtf....

Just go to an auto store... autozone, advanced auto... etc

kotori · 03-30-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by coolbeans

called the dealership today and they said for 1 low profile mini 7.5 amp fuse $4.25+ tax....

i said wtf....

go to some auto stores, i.e autozon, pepboys, they have these for $4 a pack of 5