Accessory Bulb Types, anyone know?

[Ayka]

Alrighty Guys, I got another question. (I recently completed my Interior Lighting, Pictures to come soon!)

The Accessory Bulbs, does anyone know what Type they are? Specifically Im looking for:

- Map Lights
- Overhead / Door Light
- AC Control Panel Knobs (The Service Manual shows each of these knobs contain 1 Bulb each)

Has anyone taken these apart and gotten the Type/Numbers? (Hopefully the AC Knob bulbs!). I poured through the Service Manual, and all it says for them is "Replace Bulb", no type or anything =(


Thanks Guys!

[Black Yaris]

The A/C control panel pops off in a matter of minutes... I pulled mine off to see how easy it would be to paint some dash parts, but I did not check the bulb size

[Ayka]

Yeah, I pulled mine off, but didnt realize they were Bulbs until I looked at the Repair Manual later on, if I knew I would have grabbed the numbers.

Kinda hoped to stop by a Store on the way home to pick up replacements tonight.


Add a Bulb to the list: Behind the Shifter on an Automatic, again there is a Single Bulb down there. Anyone get a peek at that when installing a Short-Shifter etc?

[thesaint2284]

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/AutoLRG-Results.htm

Dome light
DE3022
DE3175

Sorry I do not know about the other lights.

On the Sylvania site, for the sedan, it lists Dome and Map lights. I do not know why it is not the same for the hatchback.

[Violin]

The AC control knobs use bulbs - not LEDs?!!

This is good news!

I want blue in mine. How the heck do those come apart?

[Violin]

What section of the repair manual?

[vodkalush]

The A/C control panel pops off in a matter of minutes... I pulled mine off to see how easy it would be to paint some dash parts, but I did not check the bulb size

sweetness... I thought they where LEDs like the stereo... that makes it much easier. I think its about time to tackel the stereo LED switch out... all though I'll prob wait for the first snow.

[Ayka]

(I was planning on Blue-ing mine as well.) Repair Manual - AC Section (Dissasembleing AC/Hatchback (or sedan). ) Shows the Pictures of how to take the Knobs out of the panel, and how to take out the Bulbs. (if you read the actual repair, it says to test if the Bulb is working, and then replace if it doesnt, so I HAVE to assume that these are going to be EASILY Replaceable).

I'll pull apart my Hatchback when I get home and get at those bulbs, I thought they were gonna be LEDs like Vodkas radio. Looks like I hit the Jackpot for Info!

(The Shifter Light is supposed to be a Bulb as well ^_^!)

[Violin]

Sweet!

Starts on page AC 249 for the hatch, AC 238 for the sedan.

Thanks for the find!

[vodkalush]

noted and checking :thumbsup: thanks

[vodkalush]

anybody see a part # for the bulb? cant seem to see one (i am speed reading though.. i'll post if i find it)

[Ayka]

I searched, and searched, and searched for the Part Number/Some ID Number and never got anything. Im gonna pull one out and take it into a store and match it, Id KILL to get mine in BLUE.

Gonna do the Shifter Light too.

[Violin]

I'd guess it's one of those 194 wedge bulbs, but I haven't pulled one yet.

[vodkalush]

if its a 194 wedge bulb... heres a link

http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/search.php?substring=194+wedge+bulb

theres a couple diff ones on there, like $6-$20 a pair.

can anyone verify the bulb type?

[Ayka]

Didnt get a chance to Yank the Bulbs last night, I think Im gonna take an hour and yank all 7 that I want to change.

(3 AC Panel, 1 Shifter, 2 Map Light, 1 Dome), Someone actually suggested last night I add a Neon to the Back seat so the entire bottom of my interior glows. The Front turned out to look straight off the Toyota Options!

DIY Soon ^_^

[Violin]

Nope. Not a 194.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo002Small-1.jpg

AutoZone and Pep Boys didn't have them or the little colored condom that goes over them.

The Sylvania bulb cataloge just had a dash under the Yaris instrument panel light, no bulb #.

Anyone know where to find these or a little blue condom? Maybe glass paint?

[Violin]

Think this is it?

*link removed -wrong item*

[vodkalush]

so its just a clear bulb with a green "condom" on it?

[Violin]

Yes.

[vodkalush]

sweetness... I'm planning on going clear/white (like speedo lighting...), so maybe I can just remove the green cover and see if I like it, otherwise i'll go blue and prob order from the link above

[eTiMaGo]

please, practice safe lighting, keep the condom on :biggrin:

[bigsky2]

This thread is quite the read :)

Keep it up people.

[Violin]

Well I ordered a couple of packages of autometer blue bulb condoms from a supplier down the highway from me. I hope they ship them to me in time for the weekend. I'll post as to whether or not they fit. I plan on doing the turn signal and high beam indicators as well.

[vodkalush]

Well I ordered a couple of packages of autometer blue bulb condoms from a supplier down the highway from me. I hope they ship them to me in time for the weekend. I'll post as to whether or not they fit. I plan on doing the turn signal and high beam indicators as well.


great idea.

[Violin]

sweetness... I'm planning on going clear/white (like speedo lighting...), so maybe I can just remove the green cover and see if I like it


I think that will work out well for you.
I took the cover off the top one before I put it back in. Forgive the handheld night photo, but you get the idea.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo010Small-1.jpg

[vodkalush]

thnaks for the pic :thumbsup: . I'll tear mine out tommorrow and give it a try.

[TrancosRt]

What about replacing the bulbs with a white LED and a 1k resistor?
That ought to the trick, albeit a lil bit of soldering... I'm actually thingking of doing some interior lighting with a couple of bright Blue leds in series per side...

[Ayka]

as I havent been able to take apart the Piece yet, Im not sure you could pop a LED into the Hole meant for the Bulb, or if there is a area you can use to get power off.

It'll probably be a better idea to change out the Condoms, or if we can find a Bulb number/type, the Bulb itself. Its much less pernament, and you stand less of a change of screwing up.

^^

This is a Good Read, and were all learning how to make that Ugly-as-sin Green go away!

[Violin]

I've got a few blue LEDs I plan to tap into the dash lighting circuit with so they'll dim with those lights. I'm not sure exactly where I'm going to put them yet. But as far as the control knob bulbs, I don't really think LEDs are an option.

[hasher22]

Its funny cuz i chatted to some mates about changing the colour of the central things. I thaught it was impossible to change to center colour. Now i found this thread and safely to say i might change mine to blue since my head unit light is blue.

P.S that green looks SWEET. Better than stocked.


Or lets be gay and make it rainbow? ha....

[Violin]

Green is the stock color here.

I'll take a few photos to show how it's done.

It's so easy I actually put the clear bulb back in while driving home in traffic.

[vodkalush]

nothing like driving and modding... :wink:

[hasher22]

Well i changed mine to red....

BUT I FUKED UP BIG TIME :(

with the top aircon changer thingy, i accidently cut a wire and now the top one aint working. DAMN IT!

i have to ring my local parts center if they have that particular part for sale.

[paultyler_82]

My guess is that these are a type of instrumentation bulb called "Neo-Wedge" they're similar to those twist type #74 bulb housings but have a different fitment.

[vodkalush]

Well i changed mine to red....

BUT I FUKED UP BIG TIME :(

with the top aircon changer thingy, i accidently cut a wire and now the top one aint working. DAMN IT!

i have to ring my local parts center if they have that particular part for sale.

why not just get a "butt connector" (i think thats what their called) and just reconnect them? be much cheaper then buying a new part..

[hasher22]

Thats not the wire i "snapped" there is this hard wire in the housing and i accidently snapped....hmmm so yer thats foooked, now im just hoping they do have the part and its not going to cost $100 cuz its a 2006 yaris.

sucks ass.....

[Ayka]

Ouch, sorry to hear that Hasher.


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Anyone have any luck in Identifying the bulbs?

[Violin]

The one in the auto gear shift is a little wedge type bulb - #74.

The ones in the knobs are different - they don't come out of the base. I think paul is probably right about the neo-wedge designation.

These folks sell LEDs in many colors for both: http://autolumination.com/74.htm


I gave up on the turn signals. I think those may be soldered in LEDs but you have to take the cluster apart to get at them.

[paultyler_82]

The one in the auto gear shift is a little wedge type bulb - #74.

The ones in the knobs are different - they don't come out of the base. I think paul is probably right about the neo-wedge designation.

These folks sell LEDs in many colors for both: http://autolumination.com/74.htm


I gave up on the turn signals. I think those may be soldered in LEDs but you have to take the cluster apart to get at them.

They appear to me to just be standard 194s, but they're sealed in the signal unit itself... very lame.

[Violin]

So what happens when they burn out?

[thesaint2284]

How do you gain access to the map light bulbs?

I figured out the dome light.

Any help is much appriciated:smile:

[vodkalush]

So what happens when they burn out?

an LED has around a 2000hr life (and thats being const. on)... so I wouldnt worry to much about it; ex) if you buy a light for your house with a 2000hr life its an estimated 9yr life time (and thats in a house, being used for an hr or more at a time...)

[Violin]

paul said he thinks its a 194 bulb - not LED. They burned out in the dash of my old Camry.

[paultyler_82]

So what happens when they burn out?

You buy a whole new lamp/housing

[Violin]

Were you able to get at the bulbs for the turn signal paul? I took the instrument cluster pretty far apart and couldn't see the bulbs.

[vodkalush]

I got my knob lights colored... I gotta do a lil touch up to them then I'll take some pics and maybe even a lil DIY

[Violin]

Here is what it looks like with clear bulbs in the control knobs and gear shift. My blue condoms are due Wednesday. For some reason the NJ company is shipping them from Kansas. Go figure.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo005Medium-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo018Medium.jpg

[hasher22]

You really need those condoms, i just spent 70AUD on getting another knob since i fucked up the top one.

Mine is red, a little darker than i expected.

[eTiMaGo]

You really need those condoms, i just spent 70AUD on getting another knob since i fucked up the top one.

Mine is red, a little darker than i expected.

Got a pic? I'll probably go red too :biggrin:

[hasher22]

Ill take some pics now, since i just installed my rear netz badge. Im pleased but disapointed at the same time


http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2180/p9160898fw2.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8342/p9160900ah0.jpg

And the cold/blue area of the AC didnt light up that good....

[paultyler_82]

Were you able to get at the bulbs for the turn signal paul? I took the instrument cluster pretty far apart and couldn't see the bulbs.

Oh... I'm an idiot, I thought you meant the external turn signals... the cluster ones are LEDs built into the gauge, the whole gauge is Optitron type which is basically a shallow depth, LED illuminated cluster.

[Violin]

So I'm stuck with green there.

Thanks for the clarification.

[vodkalush]

Ill take some pics now, since i just installed my rear netz badge. Im pleased but disapointed at the same time


[img]http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2180/p9160898fw2.jpg[/img

[img]http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8342/p9160900ah0.jpg[/img

And the cold/blue area of the AC didnt light up that good....

What did you use to color the bulbs?

When I re0do Mine I'm leaving the Heating Control Knob clear...

nice job :thumbup: :thumbup:

[hasher22]

http://www.autobarn.net/aumelibuco3.html

Thats what they look like

I went to my local major car parts store and asked them for 5mm colour condoms. I was surprised australia had some. So i guess you should try ur local car store.

[vodkalush]

http://www.autobarn.net/aumelibuco3.html

Thats what they look like

I went to my local major car parts store and asked them for 5mm colour condoms. I was surprised australia had some. So i guess you should try ur local car store.

oww, I thought you had modified yours... I'm gonna make some calls and see if any local stores here have them (I hate waiting for shipping...)

[hasher22]

oww, I thought you had modified yours... I'm gonna make some calls and see if any local stores here have them (I hate waiting for shipping...)

i did modify them, by changing the condom. :)

[vodkalush]

haha, sorry. Should give credit where credit is due :thumbsup:

but what I ment to say was i thought you re-colerd them by some other means. I tried perm marker... works, but you have be careful not to smudge them; hence my looking into different means of coloring them.

[hasher22]

ohhh now theres another way hey. You got me thinking now. you can if u want? Though u have a white sedan, would look hot if u got some white lights.... yeeeehaaaa

[vodkalush]

Thats whats i was looking to due, but as of now if you remove the green cover the light is to "yellow" for my taste; with a blue marker (atleast how mines turned out so far) it doesnt actually look blue as much as it does more like the speedo custer backlight... and thats the look I'm going for

[Violin]

So we're not exactly pioneers:

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=140630&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0

http://www.clubxb.com/forums/f19/4248-changing-climate-controls-led-no-soldering/

Looks like I'll be disappointed with the blue covers. They say it will look dark green. I may end up getting blue LEDs afterall.

[hasher22]

I believe the blue covers will look blue. Just have to try it out and see for youself.

Though if white covers was an option i would get them no doubt. But they dont. And they didnt have blue too, so i had to go with red.

They had Pink and orange too!! OOOOOO

[vodkalush]

I believe the blue covers will look blue. Just have to try it out and see for youself.

Though if white covers was an option i would get them no doubt. But they dont. And they didnt have blue too, so i had to go with red.

They had Pink and orange too!! OOOOOO

well yah, the covers will def make them look blue. But the marker being more trasnparent makes it more of a whiteblue, I like it. When i get the bulbs colored the right way then I port my diy and pics of the final.

[Ayka]

Do the Bulbs they were pointing to on the Scion Forums work for us? I may end up switching to Blue LEDs

[Violin]

Those neo wedge bulbs are what we have in the liftback ventilation controls. I think the auto gear shift uses a #74.

[Violin]

The little blue light bulb condoms came today. Unfortunately, they're way too big. I deleted the link further up in the thread to avoid confusion.

I'll be ordering those LEDs from http://autolumination.com/74.htm

For the gear shift I'll get the tri-power #74. Neo-wedge for the knobs.

[hasher22]

Hey V, were they 5mm condoms? If so you have to cut a bit of the end and place em on. Thats what i did :)

[Violin]

5mm?

We don't do no stinkin' metrics here. :wink:

Whatever they are, the diameter is way too big. I'm mailing them back.

[eTiMaGo]

Violin's condoms were too large for him... that could be understood in a very very embarassing way, dude :bellyroll:

But back on topic, LEDs should certainly give a better result, you are getting the light emitted in the color you want, not filtered through some colored plastic (which basically absorbs brightness). Can't wait to see it :wink:

[Ayka]

Ok, #74 for the Shift Light, but umm... there are like 10 Different "Neo" Wedge bulbs, have we Identified exactly which one for our Yaris? (HB)

Options are:
Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulbs are 10mm (3/8") diameter x 13mm (1/2") high
17022 Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulbs are 12mm (3/8") diameter x 21mm (13/16") high
Or there are a whole bunch of LED Ones, do we know which matches up with our size?

#74 for the Shifter though, I'd just like to be able to order them all in one fell swoop.

[hasher22]

Hey people i just baught some Blue little bulbs to REPLACE the stocked bulbs.


HOW TO REPLACE TUTORIAL CUMMIN SOON IN LIKE 5 HOURS :)

[W.A.S.P]

Hey people i just baught some Blue little bulbs to REPLACE the stocked bulbs.


HOW TO REPLACE TUTORIAL CUMMIN SOON IN LIKE 5 HOURS :)

The size(application), don't forget to post that. We need more info about the bulbs for the knobs.

[hasher22]

Dont ask me about the sizes cuz i dont know :(

[hasher22]

TUTORIAL
Use this tutorial to REPLACE stocked bulbs

Items Used
>Needle
>Pen

Items Baught
>Led Blue Bulbs

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7510/p9170903cc6.jpg

>Red 5mm Condoms




Information you might need to know.
>This is a QUICK tutorial and some pictures may be missing and some information i might have missed. But i will do my best to cover everything
>If you want to change the colour and DONT want to change the bulb buy condoms!!
>If you want to change the colour and WANT to change the bulb buy bulbs. Plz dont msg me or ask me about bulb sizes cuz i really dont know!! :)
>You dont have to change the colour to red or blue. It can be whatever colour u want.
>If you fuck the process up and you took this tutorial, DONT BLAME ME USE THIS TUTORIAL AT YOUR OWN RISK.
>Have fun :P


Step One : Choose what colour you want to change for your knobs.

Step Two : Go to your local major supplier and ask for that colour condom or light bulb.
Note : To be safe with buying the coloured bulbs best choose my brand. (Pic above) becuz thats the brand i used and it works perfectly. I dont know what other brand or size that will replace the stocked bulbs.

Step Three : Its time to take apart the CENTER CONSOLE (If you wanna call it that) Start by taking off the side pieces.
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2886/threeoy3.jpg

Step Four : Take off top silver thingy
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4128/fourhn8.jpg

Step Five : Now take off the center silver thingy
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5015/fiveww0.jpg

Step Six : You will now see the back of the center piece with all the knobs and crap. Anyway you can start with whatever knob you feel like. I started from the top, since thats the easiest one.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6270/sixkc5.jpg
Once the white thing is taken off. You will see a circular shape with a line through it and 2 holes. That is the bulb.

Step Seven : Now its time to take out the bulb. I used a pen to get it out, i believe i didnt harm the bulb with a pen when taking it out. Anyway use a pen and stick it in one of the little holes and TURN IT ANTI CLOCKWISE it should pop out.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9807/p9170925fw0.jpg

Step Eight : This is what the stocked bulb looks like!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo002Small-1.jpg
Sorry Violin i got lazy


FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO CHANGE THE CONDOM!!!!

Step Nine : Get your baught coloured condom and replace it!! THATS IT!!

Step Ten : Put your new coloured bulb into the hole and lock it in with your pen. Clockwise.

THATS YOUR TOP ONE DONE :)

Step Eleven : Now its time to change the other 2. FOLLOW STEP SIX AND UP Remove white thing, you will see the bulb, take it out, replace condom and place it back in.



FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO CHANGE THE BULB!!

Step Nine : Ok now u got the stocked bulb in your hand. Its time to STRIP IT APART!! :) :) :) :) Now using a needle take apart the wiring that is connected to the "housing" if thats what u wanna call it. Its too hard to use your nails. Ive tried.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6743/p9170915jb5.jpg

It will look something like this after its all apart.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8858/p9170916lr3.jpg

Step Ten : Now its time to strip of the BAUGHT Coloured bulb. Its the same deal. But you can use your nails to pul apart the baught bulb.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3420/p9170912vw8.jpg

Step Eleven : Ok all done? Time to combine the STOCKED BASE WITH THE BAUGHT BULB!!! Its the same deal but in reverse. You will have to pattern the wires as the stocked wires.
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/7681/p9170921bz7.jpg

It will look something like this!! There you have it, your replaced bulb!
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/715/tenwo1.jpg

Step Twelve : Time to put it in!!! Lock it in clockwise with your pen and there you go!! THATS IT! Put everthing back together and now you have nice sexy new coloured lights.
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9334/p9170926co9.jpg


BTW i couldnt be fucked changing the middle one so i left it red. I think it looks good Blue Red Blue. :)

Thanks for reading or checkin out my tutorial. Boy that was a bitch to write!! But i gotta give back sumfin to the community.

[paultyler_82]

Great write-up hasher! I knew there had to be a way to separate the bulb from the neo-wedge holder, great job!

[Violin]

Looks sweet! Nice tutorial.

I can't wait!

Ayka - Once I recieve my bulbs and verify that they are the correct size, I'll post up.

[hasher22]

Awwww echo_hrs but there are orange condoms u can get. Make it even more Orangy!! that would awsome for ur car.

I went with Blue/Red hence i was lazy to replace the middle one since i put a red condom on it and blue since i experimented with exchanging the bulbs.

THATS RIGHT PEOPLE I EXPERIMENTED AND IT WORKED!! HAHA my tutorial was a fluke. Please dont tell my mum

[vodkalush]

hasher22 - great write-up :thumbsup:

btw: what bulb/led did u buy for the relacement?

[hasher22]

hasher22 - great write-up :thumbsup:

btw: what bulb/led did u buy for the relacement?

In the tutorial...right at the beginning

[Violin]

The bulbs are a bitch to get out once you unscrew them. I found that one of those little flexible magnet thingies like you use to retrieve a fallen screw worked great. Just touch the magnet to the back of the bulb and lift it out.

[vodkalush]

In the tutorial...right at the beginning

apparently I forgot how to read...:biggrin:

edit:
N/m I must be blind to.. I had scrolled down before the pictures loaded (i was RDP'd and browsing from that client; aka near dialup speeds when viewing pics...). oh well.

but again, great how-to.

You should copy the post and create a new thread in the DIY section :thumbsup:

[Ayka]

Fantatsic Hasher! This is one of the best After-Factory Upgrades anyone can make for Cosmetic apperance.. fantastic!

Im happy this thread has gone so far.

[Black Yaris]

The blue looks sick... I just pulled my green condoms off to show white light for now, untill I can find some blue LED's.... I was thinkin autozone... or they may even have something at radio shack?

[vodkalush]

The blue looks sick... I just pulled my green condoms off to show white light for now, untill I can find some blue LED's.... I was thinkin autozone... or they may even have something at radio shack?

I'd run over to radio shack... a blue LED should cost about $1.50-2.00 at RS.

[Violin]

I'm very pleased with the results here:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo036Large.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo042Large.jpg


For the gear shift I used the "Tri-Power 3 LED Bulb - The Widest, 3x Brightest and Best #74 Leds Ever Made!"

The ventilation controls are the "Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulbs are 10mm (3/8") diameter x 13mm (1/2") high" at $2.99 each.

http://autolumination.com/74.htm


Polarity matters with LEDs. If you put one in and it won't light - take it out and rotate it 180 degrees.

[Ayka]

WARNING: CHECK THE DAMN POLARITY OF THE SOCKET BEFORE YOU PUT THEM IN.

I didnt, ended up blowing a fuse (Its the one labeled Panel1 in your Fusebox). If you place the LEDs in Backwards, it can draw a Very, very large current. Now, like I was warned earlier in the thread, this CAN Blow your Controller.

This circuit controls all the Panel lighting in the Car, Dimmer switch for it, (which for stock radios means that it even controls some of that), the only other problem is this: If you blow your controller.. Toyota was dumber than hell and put your TAIL LIGHTS on the same Circuit.

Test it... I'll see if I can get Pics of the Polarities tomorrow.

[Ayka]

Ok, since I just ranted/complained.

--

I did a Quick and dirty job to Temporarily set myself up with Blue Lighting while my LEDs from AutoIllumination get here. I used the Generic LED-on-a-string that you can get in Packs of 3/4 at Advance Auto Parts/Autozone/Pep Boys.

Just stripped the casing off the copper wire and threaded them into the base, worked great, except its VERY Uneven because the LEDs stick very far into the Socket. Not exactly the best idea.

Violins turned out really nice, so thats what Im going with for Finality ^_^

(Again, I am so happy how far this thread has gone... and the nice thing about LEDs is they work with the Dimmer control ^_^)

[Violin]

From the autolumination website:



Always follow these simple steps when changing out bulbs:

If possible, verify that the present bulb is working properly first.

Remove only one bulb from the vehicle.

Install the led.

Briefly test the circuit by applying power, (ie: turn on switch/ignition, apply brake, activate turn signal, etc…) If the led does not light immediately, cut power to the circuit immediately by turning off the switch/ignition, releasing the brake, switching off the turn signal, etc…)

With many leds (plastic wedge style and festoons style), the bulbs can be inserted 2 ways. If the bulb does not light, cut power immediately. Remove the bulb from the socket. Rotate the bulb 180 degrees and reinsert.

Proceed to removing/installing the next bulb only after the first bulb position is operating properly.

[funkstrong]

Thanks for this thread! I need to change mine to blue after I painted some of the trim pieces.

[Ayka]

... Pics of the Painted Trim!

[funkstrong]

They'll be up in a couple of hours, when I get back from work!

[IsLNdbOi]

I'm very pleased with the results here:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo036Large.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/photo042Large.jpg


For the gear shift I used the "Tri-Power 3 LED Bulb - The Widest, 3x Brightest and Best #74 Leds Ever Made!"

The ventilation controls are the "Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulbs are 10mm (3/8") diameter x 13mm (1/2") high" at $2.99 each.

http://autolumination.com/74.htm


Polarity matters with LEDs. If you put one in and it won't light - take it out and rotate it 180 degrees.
How many of the ventilation control "Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulbs" do we need?

[bigsky2]

Yeah Violin, how many of the panel bulbs are needed to switch all the ventilation knob bulbs out?

[vodkalush]

So this one for the shifter
http://autolumination.com/images/auto_bulbs/74_3led_b_wm.jpg

and 3 of these ones for the knobs:
http://autolumination.com/images/auto_bulbs/74_led_b_wm.jpg

????



EDIT:
Never Mind its called scrolling down and reading the page..........

[Violin]

You are correct sir!

3 "Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulbs are 10mm (3/8") diameter x 13mm (1/2") high"

and 1 "Tri-Power 3 LED Bulb - The Widest, 3x Brightest and Best #74 Leds Ever Made!"

[vodkalush]

great link. just put in my order.

I went super white, I'll post pics after install.

[bigsky2]

You are correct sir!

3 "Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulbs are 10mm (3/8") diameter x 13mm (1/2") high"

and 1 "Tri-Power 3 LED Bulb - The Widest, 3x Brightest and Best #74 Leds Ever Made!"

Just one Neo - Wedge Instrument Panel Bulb for each HVAC knob?
Thought it'd be more.. But hey what do I know..

[Violin]

Jack Schit?

[bigsky2]

Jack Schit?

Dick Hall

[johnnyfive]

yup one bulb per knob :) i ordered those same blue lights, and installed them like last tuesday, and they look really good, a little warmer blue than i really wanted, but they still look real good.

and match well with my blue and white headunit, and white guages :)
if only i could find the cord to hook my camera (phone) to the computer ;)

[BMGYaris]

IT SAID 99 REPLIES, I JUST WANTED TO BE 100:) HOORAY FOR ME

[eTiMaGo]

IT SAID 99 REPLIES, I JUST WANTED TO BE 100:) HOORAY FOR ME

YUO GET TEH MEDAL!

OH NOES NOW IT IS 101 REPLIES :mad:

But seriously I think I'll be doing this mod too, soon, but in RED :evil:

[bigsky2]

Me too, I'm going RED to match my head unit's illumination (Kenwood eXcelon loves RED)

[BMGYaris]

Where is my medal?

and im doing blue to match my head unit:) ....EXCEPT the little green Auto on my drivers side window switch? can it be switched out to blue also?

[johnnyfive]

Where is my medal?

and im doing blue to match my head unit:) ....EXCEPT the little green Auto on my drivers side window switch? can it be switched out to blue also?
may have been the 100th reply, but i got the 100th post medal ;) and it is sitting in my trophy room already :P

as for your switch on your window button, i am sure it can be changed, for it has to be lit by something, and how hard could it really be to change a light bulb....well, i dont want to know...

but because it is not feasible to change all of the green lights in my cluster, one tinny green light on my armrest isnt going to distract from anything, for me anyways.

[bigsky2]

Hey all, just wanted to say thank you to everyone that contributed to this thread. The research and picutures (tutorial) helped a lot.

I installed two red LED bulbs to replace the top two HVAC controls and they look great. Considering a super white white LED to replace the third control, but it's currently lighted by an unprotected white incandescent bulb :laugh:

Cheers

[Ayka]

... You shouldnt be practicing that Unprotected, Accidents happen, and you'll pay for them for years to come...


wait, thats something else...

[Doc Zaius]

hey bigsky... any pics? i'd like to see how the red dials look compared to the stock RS amber ones!

[johnnyfive]

well, finnally got some pics of mine...still crappy cellphone shots though :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/johnallar/10-29-06_1849.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/johnallar/10-29-06_1851.jpg

look better in person, and all i need now is to do the lights in the guage cluster :)

[hasher22]

OOOOOOOOOOO me like johnny

[vodkalush]

tis niccce.. like my wiiife

I'll try and get the gauge cluster how-to put together this week

(I have my network+ exam this week so I have to start studying for that... sorry but everything gets put at the back of line on a test week)

[johnnyfive]

actually what i really need is blue hazzard light, and blue airbag notification lights :)

im gunna pull them out tomorrow and check it out :)

[vodkalush]

those are what i've changed. typing up how-to now :smile: should have it finished before too long.

[vodkalush]

Link to gauge cluster color change DIY (change your indicator lights; high beams, airbags, gears (if auto), lights, ex...)
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2928

[vodkalush]

(sorry wrong thread :smile ; damn tabs)

[ism3t]

i ordered mine a while back now and still havnt gotten them! what gives?

[vodkalush]

check your "junk mail" - thats where my email confirmation from them went; also try sending them an email.

[brickhardmeat]

Anyone tell me what they used to pull the dash out with? Butterknife? Special tools? Screwdriver. I changed out my maplights and dome but these bulbs are on the way and I am not sure on the dash removal. I have diagrams but the manual gets a little carried away. Any advice would be appreciated.

[eTiMaGo]

If you mean the radio and climate control area, you just yank out the two side pieces first, fromt he bottom (the ones with the emergency blinkers button), then the gauges trim, then the radio trim, then the climate control area. Just yank them out, no tools needed but the 10 pinkish sausages attached to your arms :biggrin:

[brickhardmeat]

cool, thanks

I thought I might need a screwdriver or something to get the things to pop out. I'll try when I get my bulbs.

[eTiMaGo]

Most of this car can actually just be yanked out, like a giant Snap-On model :biggrin:

[brickhardmeat]

Changed the knob bulbs out no problems. That was easy. Guess I was just scared to pull on the stuff but like you said it all popped right out. Feeling of accomplishment. Now I am looking into the shifter light change. Is this just as easy?

[Black Yaris]

Changed the knob bulbs out no problems. That was easy. Guess I was just scared to pull on the stuff but like you said it all popped right out. Feeling of accomplishment. Now I am looking into the shifter light change. Is this just as easy?

I think 90% of us drive manuals

[brickhardmeat]

Well, I don't. I'll look for one of those segregated auto driving guys rooms. :tongue:

[||)) (o) ||\||]

Shifter light is easy in the automatic transmision models. Pull off the bottom "lip" underneath the center cosole and you will be able to figure it out from there!

[brickhardmeat]

Thanks I got the procedure from Violin so I'll give it a try this weekend. I'll have to take the arm rest out too. Doesn't sound to complicated. I appreciate the help.

[Violin]

I get at least two PMs a week asking how to get at the shifter bulb. Here it is for everyone:

Take the felt pad out of the bottom of the cup holder in your console. Remove the bolt in there (10mm?). Pop out whatever electronics you have by your hand brake and unplug them. Then just lift the entire console up from the rear. There are two clips holding the front of it that just pop out. The shifter bulb is on the left hand side of the shifter.

[BokChoi]

stupid me i was looking for the bolt in the cupholder connected to the center armrest. after i removed it was i finally able to under stand your instructions lol

[brickhardmeat]

Thank you Violin!:bow:

Now all I have to do is figure out how to get passed that damn factory arm rest. :laugh:

[Violin]

The bulb I got for the shifter from autolumination.com burned out already. I really expected more than 5-6 months from an LED.

[brickhardmeat]

that sucks!

makes me reluctant to bother installing

[R0ME0]

Did anyone bother to look into the lock button yet on the center console? Gonna take apart the car this weekend and see what we have going on under there!

[vodkalush]

???
do you mean for power locks?

I've been meaning to take a look at the power lock button... but theres so0o much to do... when I finally do get around to it, i'll prob be taking apart my Fog light switch and change out that bulb as well....

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

YOU MEAN OUR MANUAL LIFTBACKS HAVE A SHIFT LIGHT????

[Doc Zaius]

YOU MEAN OUR MANUAL LIFTBACKS HAVE A SHIFT LIGHT????

guy... you're shouting! your caps lock is hurting my ears! :wink:

[R0ME0]

Ok guys I went ahead and took apart the car this weekend to see if this swap was do-able. The window switch by the ebrake seems to be pretty easy. just cut out the old led and soder in the new one (i drew a red line by the led legs). I measured out the LED came out to be 2.5mm wide and 5mm tall =. Below are pics. Should be pretty easy to find a replacement ED for this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/R0ME02984/IMG_2326.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/R0ME02984/IMG_2327.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/R0ME02984/IMG_2329.jpg

Now as for the window switch it seems a bit more difficult. I'm thinnking bout using a light bulb condom for that or maybe even just plugging the whole entirely underneath! The LED is very had to get to in terms of desoldering it to get a new one on there plus I wasnt able to seperate the ciruit board with the plastic and I saw no visibe means of how it was attached so I'm a bit lost there! Pics below. Let me know what you guys think. Thought this might be helpful!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/R0ME02984/IMG_2331.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/R0ME02984/IMG_2332.jpg

[Violin]

Different color LEDs require different resistors.