I have watched dozens of videos that literally go around the how to switch these!!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Even showed me how to switch the other light!!!!
I own to one has 379,000 the other has 480,000. Never been in a shop and we change oil at 15,000 mile intervals. They are not sexy, not fast and not powerful, but they go forever.
@robotoolecomedy you know, we change our oil in our two 7.3 like dealer recommends and in our tractors. But our Toyotas and Hondas we do at 15,000 and it just works. I will say this. We alway have let them warm up and cool down.
Thanks for the walkthrough. It's good to know there are no real snags to doing this. I bought green LEDs for the OEM look and can't wait to ditch the 200,000 mile-old incandescents.
honestly it looks better stock. the green is super easy on the eyes and I like the way it looks. the thing I hate most about modern cars is the amount of lights on the inside because it's hard on the eyes if you drive at night a lot
Thank you so much for this guide. I kept referring to it as I was working on my 97 4runner baking in the sun! What gave me the most problem was that darn cigarette light! Those 74 bulbs work, but require soldering. Didn't know you can only solder it to one half of the LED on each side. I blobbed it the first time and diagnosing what went wrong in itself was frustrating and took a lot of back tracing. Turned out it arcs and I kept blowing the 10A fuse under the hood. Resoldered it surgically and its all good now. Thank you so much for the tear down, I haven't had working lights on my climate for a few years and it was kind of dangerous at night searching!
Wow, thank you for this! Will not only help me with the cluster bulbs, but I could not figure out how to get those clips pulled from the cig lighter (was afraid I was going to break one of them) until I saw this. I was able to pull that entire middle section off for the first time last night, freeing up space to work on my new replacement stereo. None of the other stereo installs quite covered that from what I've seen.
With my 2001 4Runner, I turn even the stock, relatively-dim dash lights down a bit from maximum brightness. While I'd prefer white bulbs, the super-bright LED bulbs are just too much.
@@Giztechy Aw man it didn't workout. It ended up messing up my cluster and turning on dash lights that weren't normally on.. (The low fuel indicator turned on at full tank) Not sure what happened. I put the old type of glass bulb back in, but newer and it works perfect now... The low fuel indicator functions normally. After taking apart the dash and unplugging and replugging the super old wiring harness so many times.. I decided to just call it. Gave up on guage cluster lighting. But i will be replacing the interior overhead door lights and reading lights with warm LED bulbs tomorrow. I think those shouldn't give me trouble. We'll see. Fingers crossed! I've come such a long way with my 4runner since my first comment!
About to do this to my 4runner but quick question. Currently my dash doesn’t light up at all. Could it just be blown bulbs? Gear lights airbag etc all light up but no dash. My 4runner has always on lights does that mean that the dash lights would always been on as well? Just bought it so still learning the in’s and outs of normal operation. Great video very clear instructions.
First off, thanks for the guide! Really helpful and informative. My only problem is I replaced the light for the gas too and now my gas light is on. Either that or the bulb is too bright where it shows it on. Edit: after changing the lightbulb for another LED and double checking the connectors, the gas light is gone!
Looks great and easy to do - before I take anything apart on my 98 3rd Gen. 4 - I’ve seen a few of these and what I’m trying to find out is - my high beam indicator lamp is not working, is it a replaceable bulb ?
Upgrading your head light bulbs to led causes the high beam indicator lamp to not function. I have encountered the same issue. I am also looking for the solution. I don't know if upgrading the fuse for the head lights will do the trick. I'd like to find the solution as well. 1997 SR5 here!
I recently changed my dash bulbs with LED bulbs and have had problems ever since. My lights dim, blinker doesn’t work, and my speedometer does not work. Sometimes my headlights flicker. It goes from that to being normal and then back to messed up. I have zero idea what is going on. I took everything apart and checked connections, but the same thing is still happening. Could I have bumped something out of place? Should I check the ground wires potentially? Thank you in advance!
Just for reassurance the 74 bulb is a T5, and the 194 is a T10 correct? Idk if it’s always gonna be that way but I’m not sure what that means when im looking for them online
I got a question, i tried switching out the lights in my cluster but the left side doesn't light up. Have you came across anything like that? Not sure if the wiring itself is bad though..
99 to 2002 uses T-5 bulbs, it did not light up the same way as the older clusters like the one you did. When my bulb lights up it focuses too much light on the one spot and does not disperse it very well at all. The console light was ok to do, that used the same T5 bulbs.
Any tips on removing the low fuel light? Came on after installing the LED’s in the gauge cluster… I have a 1996 4Runner, i think 1996-1998 is a little different?
Your low fuel light stays on with full tank? Could have just came on coincidentally. I don’t think it has anything to do with the LEDs. Can try taking the cluster out again and clean the contacts (maybe put back original bulb for fuel light to start). Could be the sensor in the tank going bad, low fuel pressure, bad fuse/resistor, fuel filter/pump, etc. Hope this helps!
Did you end up keeping it like that? I did think and after only annfew days I switched it all back. Less wouldn't dim and were too bright at night for me. Looked cool, but i dont care that much to have the bright lights shining at me at night
Hi! these light will be able to be dimmed, right? i think that knob you pulled first was to control the brightness so i wanna check these LED bulbs can be dimmed just like the stock ones
Great video, easy to do. I changed all the bulbs, warning lights included. I like the brightness, but...some of my warning lights stay on all the time, some don't come on at all. What did I do wrong?
In your 99, how did you get to the middle bulb under the circuit board? They started having digital odometers in 99, and I assume that's why this 98 model in the video doesn't have a circuit board on the back.
I am working on my 1999 4runner. the blub size led 194 does not fit the cluster lighting. they're too big. is therena different size for the 99? thought they would all be the same. please help
Hey so I did this to my 97 4runner and I broke a socket for the bulb have to replace it, but my question is my gas ⛽ light is now on and my seat belt light doesn't go on if I take melt off but it does turn on when all the lights turn on with starting up. What do you think I did wrong? Bulb is switched?
Not sure on the seat belt light, but I had the same gas light issue. Replace the LED for the gas light with the original incandescent bulb and it's good to go.
I forgot to do the 98 in the 99s have a dimmer switch for the interior lights? And if so will that affect the LEDs from burning out if they’re turned down low? For example, in your house when you switched LEDs you have to make sure you have a dimmer switch that is good for LED lights and not use the old ones because of the power issue
Are there any lights in the shifter indicator by the shifter? I don't have the shift position indicator on the cluster and the shifter indicator is unlit in my 97.
Thank you! Just search on amazon for the correct bulbs that I have listed in the description, amazon products and prices are always changing and I'm also in Canada, so it will be different to those of you in the States!
@gitztechy question I have a 1997 Toyota Avalon Xl and the dash lights are green and I’m wanting to change them to blue do u think it would look good or should I do another color
So i did this mod, and the low fuel light is now always on. Anyone have any ideas on what’s going on? I changed the fuel light out like you did in the video.
I have watched dozens of videos that literally go around the how to switch these!!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Even showed me how to switch the other light!!!!
Probably the best built and most reliable small SUV ever built
I own to one has 379,000 the other has 480,000. Never been in a shop and we change oil at 15,000 mile intervals. They are not sexy, not fast and not powerful, but they go forever.
@@thepitpatrolevery 15,000 miles for an oil change is wild but it’s clearly working for you 😂
@robotoolecomedy you know, we change our oil in our two 7.3 like dealer recommends and in our tractors. But our Toyotas and Hondas we do at 15,000 and it just works. I will say this. We alway have let them warm up and cool down.
Thanks for the walkthrough. It's good to know there are no real snags to doing this.
I bought green LEDs for the OEM look and can't wait to ditch the 200,000 mile-old incandescents.
Which ones you get? I’m going to do the same thing
I don't know if messages are held or referencing a website blocked my earlier reply. Super bright LEDs part number 74-GHP3
honestly it looks better stock. the green is super easy on the eyes and I like the way it looks. the thing I hate most about modern cars is the amount of lights on the inside because it's hard on the eyes if you drive at night a lot
I mean u can adjust it with the dimmer to your desire brightness
I like what my 05 Lexus had, a nice soft amber.
I agree the white is to much @Miles
Stock? Green? No way!! It's terrible
Did you forget that you can adjust the brightness of the lights
Excellent how to clip. I owned a 2001 4Runner and the dashboard bulbs all need replacement. Thku.
Thank you so much for this guide. I kept referring to it as I was working on my 97 4runner baking in the sun! What gave me the most problem was that darn cigarette light! Those 74 bulbs work, but require soldering. Didn't know you can only solder it to one half of the LED on each side. I blobbed it the first time and diagnosing what went wrong in itself was frustrating and took a lot of back tracing. Turned out it arcs and I kept blowing the 10A fuse under the hood. Resoldered it surgically and its all good now. Thank you so much for the tear down, I haven't had working lights on my climate for a few years and it was kind of dangerous at night searching!
Wow, thank you for this! Will not only help me with the cluster bulbs, but I could not figure out how to get those clips pulled from the cig lighter (was afraid I was going to break one of them) until I saw this. I was able to pull that entire middle section off for the first time last night, freeing up space to work on my new replacement stereo. None of the other stereo installs quite covered that from what I've seen.
Glad I could help!
That cluster is brighter than my gen5 headlights!!!
Lmao, def brighter than the 3rd gen headlights
With my 2001 4Runner, I turn even the stock, relatively-dim dash lights down a bit from maximum brightness. While I'd prefer white bulbs, the super-bright LED bulbs are just too much.
Holy smokes I'm doing this to mine. Looks freaking great 👍
Won't have any regrets doing it!
Wow!!! You have inspired me to give it a go with my '96 4runner with old green dash lights! Thanks so much!!!
Very helpful video. One note my 2000 Limited was a bit different all 74 bulbs on the instrument cluster about 30
Did you do the automatic climate module lights? I just took mine apart and they are completely different.
Used Antline 74 bulbs on Amazon ordered green and white.
i like the green light. Love the retro nostalgic feel. i wanna put a brighter green LED in.
That would look awesome! Green LEDs are also available, let's see when you're done!
@@Giztechy Aw man it didn't workout. It ended up messing up my cluster and turning on dash lights that weren't normally on.. (The low fuel indicator turned on at full tank) Not sure what happened. I put the old type of glass bulb back in, but newer and it works perfect now... The low fuel indicator functions normally. After taking apart the dash and unplugging and replugging the super old wiring harness so many times.. I decided to just call it. Gave up on guage cluster lighting. But i will be replacing the interior overhead door lights and reading lights with warm LED bulbs tomorrow. I think those shouldn't give me trouble. We'll see. Fingers crossed! I've come such a long way with my 4runner since my first comment!
What year? I hear the 2002 has problems like you described.
Please note that later models may have different bulbs in the cluster. I'm working on a 2002 and all the bulbs are 74 and no 194 bulbs
Isn't that 4th gen?
I found your video and just went to pick up the lights I can’t wait to get them installed I am really excited thanks for the great videos
Thanks! You're going to love the LEDs!
I have the lights on my 3rd gen! Installed leds on every light in my car. Including shift light, and temperature control
What size is the shifter light bro? I didn’t think there was one in there
Love this video. Excellent work, please do more 4runner!!
About to do this to my 4runner but quick question. Currently my dash doesn’t light up at all. Could it just be blown bulbs? Gear lights airbag etc all light up but no dash. My 4runner has always on lights does that mean that the dash lights would always been on as well?
Just bought it so still learning the in’s and outs of normal operation. Great video very clear instructions.
Thanks for the video. You did a great job on explaining everything. This will help me replace mine.
Wish I could get mine apart that fast. Great vid
First off, thanks for the guide! Really helpful and informative. My only problem is I replaced the light for the gas too and now my gas light is on. Either that or the bulb is too bright where it shows it on.
Edit: after changing the lightbulb for another LED and double checking the connectors, the gas light is gone!
I did mine (2000 Tundra) with different colors. Look good!
I am assuming its the same for the lighting with the shifter? just picked up a 3rd gen hilus surf and plan to clean her up. amazing how to.
Thanks a lot! Will change it soon on my 4runner 2001 sr5.
Just changed my dash bulbs to leds as well, a week later my gauge fuse kept blowing so you think the lights could be the problem?
Amazing job. I feel like I'd be surrounded by all the pieces and wouldn't get mine back together again lol.
Looks great and easy to do - before I take anything apart on my 98 3rd Gen. 4 - I’ve seen a few of these and what I’m trying to find out is - my high beam indicator lamp is not working, is it a replaceable bulb ?
Upgrading your head light bulbs to led causes the high beam indicator lamp to not function. I have encountered the same issue. I am also looking for the solution. I don't know if upgrading the fuse for the head lights will do the trick. I'd like to find the solution as well. 1997 SR5 here!
That looks AMAZING. Thanks for the video!
the dimmer knob function still works well? what type of LEDs were these?
I was majorly wondering that myself! Super important, I don't want to be blinded every night I drive. Let us know OP!
Big difference thank you for that great video I will change them lights on mine too
I recently changed my dash bulbs with LED bulbs and have had problems ever since. My lights dim, blinker doesn’t work, and my speedometer does not work. Sometimes my headlights flicker. It goes from that to being normal and then back to messed up. I have zero idea what is going on. I took everything apart and checked connections, but the same thing is still happening. Could I have bumped something out of place? Should I check the ground wires potentially? Thank you in advance!
Just for reassurance the 74 bulb is a T5, and the 194 is a T10 correct? Idk if it’s always gonna be that way but I’m not sure what that means when im looking for them online
I got a question, i tried switching out the lights in my cluster but the left side doesn't light up.
Have you came across anything like that?
Not sure if the wiring itself is bad though..
Did it light up before swapping? Trying turning the led bulb around.
@Giztechy yes it did
Can you drop the link to the bulbs you used for the dash & ignition, thinking about doing this on my '96. Great video!
I think this might be it, I’ll try and see if they work when I install them
@@bleach8672 thank you bleach 😂
@@danielfaber6325 😎
@@bleach8672what was the website?
@@bleach8672 WHAT WAS THE WEBSITE💻
After I did this I had the trac and vsr light come one. Any suggestions on why it does that? Maybe the relay?
Thanks U I got changed my 1997 4Runner today U..ones again thanks a lot U..
Nice. Previous owner did them on my 4Runner but some are done so I’m going to change them out thanks for the video
Did this to my 3rd gen and lovin it!
You made it look so easy. Thanks for sharing!
great share fam!!!! i have a 99 and need to swap out all the lights.
Thanks so much for taking time to make this bro! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
What model of LED light do you recommend that I put in the 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
Hi, what if the D gear light on the cluster is dead. Is there a bulb behind it too?
Good video i Need to change the bulbs in the factory stereo you got any idea on that ?
Excellent video, thanks for posting.
Is there a way to change the lights on the stock radio?
Do you know the led part number for the warning lights? I have several burned out as well as the larger bulbs behind rpm and speedometer.
Love the video. Do you know if the climate control light bulbs for a 97 4runner are the same since yours is a new model.
99 to 2002 uses T-5 bulbs, it did not light up the same way as the older clusters like the one you did. When my bulb lights up it focuses too much light on the one spot and does not disperse it very well at all. The console light was ok to do, that used the same T5 bulbs.
Can you describe this a bit more? I have a 2001 4runner I was thinking about doing this for, however I worry it will be too bright
@@adamoliphant4570 I have same 2001 4Runner. Did you ever do this?
you can see in his video, he still has some bright spots in the climate controls. I have a 99 and have lived with this issue. Looking for a fix
@@AlexM-eh7gr try putting frosted tape on the diodes. Like the kind you would use for wrapping presents
@@SixFox ah, thanks - will try!
Is there individual bulbs for the gear position indicator? I'm about to upgrade my mom's for her and most of her gear position lights are out.
Any tips on removing the low fuel light? Came on after installing the LED’s in the gauge cluster… I have a 1996 4Runner, i think 1996-1998 is a little different?
Your low fuel light stays on with full tank? Could have just came on coincidentally. I don’t think it has anything to do with the LEDs. Can try taking the cluster out again and clean the contacts (maybe put back original bulb for fuel light to start). Could be the sensor in the tank going bad, low fuel pressure, bad fuse/resistor, fuel filter/pump, etc. Hope this helps!
Did you end up keeping it like that? I did think and after only annfew days I switched it all back. Less wouldn't dim and were too bright at night for me. Looked cool, but i dont care that much to have the bright lights shining at me at night
You mention 194 and 74 bulbs for the dash lights, but are the model numbers for the key and control lights?
Any chance you know if I were to do this on my 2000 with an electronic odometer if it would mess that up?
hello. Can you give me an Amazon link to buy that bulb for my third generation 4runner, please?
Hi! these light will be able to be dimmed, right? i think that knob you pulled first was to control the brightness so i wanna check these LED bulbs can be dimmed just like the stock ones
Looks so fire
Great video, easy to do. I changed all the bulbs, warning lights included. I like the brightness, but...some of my warning lights stay on all the time, some don't come on at all. What did I do wrong?
I have the same issue but only my gas light stays on.
Great video! Thank you!
Fantastic breakdown! I’m totally doing this to my 99 4Runner. Thank you!
where you buy the lights ¿
In your 99, how did you get to the middle bulb under the circuit board?
They started having digital odometers in 99, and I assume that's why this 98 model in the video doesn't have a circuit board on the back.
@@noe_braner The 194's won't work on a '99. I'm sitting here with everything torn apart slowly putting everything back together.
@@DarrenRussinger did the same🤣
@@DarrenRussingerdid you ever figure out what size they are??? Cause i did the same thing
What is the bulb # for behind the ignition ring please?
I am working on my 1999 4runner. the blub size led 194 does not fit the cluster lighting. they're too big. is therena different size for the 99? thought they would all be the same. please help
for 99 4runner all cluster and climate control lights were #74 leds.
now, my rpm doesn't work lol. anyone have this issue?
That looks 100 times better . I am going to order the bulbs how many 194s and 74s did you used ? Thank you I
Hey so I did this to my 97 4runner and I broke a socket for the bulb have to replace it, but my question is my gas ⛽ light is now on and my seat belt light doesn't go on if I take melt off but it does turn on when all the lights turn on with starting up. What do you think I did wrong? Bulb is switched?
Not sure on the seat belt light, but I had the same gas light issue. Replace the LED for the gas light with the original incandescent bulb and it's good to go.
I'm noticing the same issue on mine. Has to do with the resistance needed to keep it off being too high for an LED bulb.
Does the rheostat still function to adjust brightness?
thanks! just changed ours in our '96!
Glad I could help!
Do you have the link to the bulbs you bought?
Does the 4x4 light under the fuel gauge work? Mine doesn’t now neither does the low fuel light
watching this video makes me want to change the lights from my toyota too hahaha, looks a way better
I forgot to do the 98 in the 99s have a dimmer switch for the interior lights? And if so will that affect the LEDs from burning out if they’re turned down low? For example, in your house when you switched LEDs you have to make sure you have a dimmer switch that is good for LED lights and not use the old ones because of the power issue
works fine with dimmer switch
I need to do this
What brands did you use for 74 led bulbs?
Awesome video !
Ya I can't find the right bulbs
Are there any lights in the shifter indicator by the shifter? I don't have the shift position indicator on the cluster and the shifter indicator is unlit in my 97.
Time for my new project thank you
Going to look good!
What about the A/C button, what bulb size for that one?
Anyone know the part number of the lower led bulbs… Shift Letter bulbs?
Link to the different bulbs?
Where did you get the LED from?
Thanks very much
Curious, does the dimmer still work after the mod? Cause those are super bright
Yup
@@Giztechy copy. Thanks.
Hey, nice informative video. Could you still dim the led dash light? Or is it only max brightness?
The lights can be dimmed!
Do you have the link to the lights ! Great video
Thank you! Just search on amazon for the correct bulbs that I have listed in the description, amazon products and prices are always changing and I'm also in Canada, so it will be different to those of you in the States!
Are the bulb sizes the same for a 2011 4Runner?
Same bulbs for the 98-04 tacoma?
How many of each bulb was used? Looking to buy some but they are $13 each at my local store, want to make sure I’m not over buying
You could change the shifter led as well , should be a T5 if I’m not wrong
How many of each did you use to replace all that you did?
How many of each bulb type do you need for a full interior swap?
Looks cool easier to see if you ask me
Might be a bit bright at night for some people.
Badass anyway
Much easier to see and it can always be dimmed down with the oem switch! (which I do)
Are the climate control light bulbs T5’s as well?
Good stuff man
My brother , where is the immobiliser in 4runner 1999 ?
I need to do this but tearing that stuff out makes me nervous
It’s not so bad!
Hello, could you send the link For the leds you used?
Thank you so much for this video. I did it and it’s so awesome.
Glad I could help!
@gitztechy question I have a 1997 Toyota Avalon Xl and the dash lights are green and I’m wanting to change them to blue do u think it would look good or should I do another color
That's totally up to your preference! It doesn't matter what I or anyone else thinks, as long as you're happy with it! Remember, it's your ride! =)
So i did this mod, and the low fuel light is now always on. Anyone have any ideas on what’s going on? I changed the fuel light out like you did in the video.
Fixed it?
@@matweezy1760 Yep. Removed the bulb for the low fuel light, now it’s no longer on hahahaha
How much cost for the lead
Is the same #194 o #74 for key ring light?
Link to the bulbs you used ?
anyone??
Thanks