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Old 12-06-2011, 07:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Lights in Dashboard not working

Hi Guys,

The lights in my dashboard randomly stopped working towards the middle of my gauges. Can someone here help me? What is the problem? How do I fix it? How much should I expect to pay?

I don't know anything about cars so, I would appreciate any and all help you can give me!!


Here is what my dashboard currently looks like:


Thank you!!
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Old 12-06-2011, 11:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
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there are individual bulbs behind the dash. pretty simple fix, just unscrew the cluster from the dash, and replace bulb in the back. i'm pretty sure there is a DIY somewhere on here for this....
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Here is the link:

Its Time! 8th gen corollas FAQ

Pretty easy, good luck!!!
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expect to pay $2 for the bulb if you buy it yourself
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I'm having the exact same problem with new bulbs. I replaced the oem bulbs with new GE bulbs, and the middle one didn't work. I tried switching the housings, still nothing.
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You guys are awesome!! That solved my problem. Since I was in there, I went ahead and changed all of the big bulbs.

Thank you!!
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Mine with a green bulb in the center, and two orange on the outsides.
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Old 12-13-2011, 05:31 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Fauster why would you have 2 orange and 1 green? is that the new look?

you could have used led lights, they cost about the same
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Old 12-13-2011, 08:41 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I like it....a mix between old school and new school gauge lighting!
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I've tried ebay leds on mine, what a waste of time and money!!! oh, wait, they are cheap lol...
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I've tried ebay leds on mine, what a waste of time and money!!! oh, wait, they are cheap lol...
funny, cuz i got my 3 green ones from ebay and there still good after a year...oh, wait, they are cheap lol...
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