Changing color of climate control lights on 1st gen

you have far too much time on your hands...

 

This link goes to hvac panel for a limited 4runner...so I'm assuming it would have to be a sr5 4runner hvac panel to fit a tacoma and not a limited. Am I right?

 

Am I missing a socket or something here? I'm trying to replace my bulb, but I don't see how it will be connected to anything.

 

You have to take it all the way out and twist the bulbs in from the back. I have pics on the last page of my build.

 

Don't really post on this forum too often but thought I'd add some info. Talked to a couple of dealerships as well as a Japan supplier, guess the 4runner climate control panel/plate is discontinued, so it'll all be orange if you try to order it..

 

lol this thread has gone down the tube but heres pics!!!!


this is with the silver a/c cover.

Found this jem to replace the old one and the back is blue so worked out well since i had blue bulbs,

here is with the old face plate thats black(output sucked)

 

and here is where i got the info to do my install and it worked great.
http://www.customtacos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56860

 

for future searches try other forums if you dont find what your looking for here.

 

Where did u get this?

 

got it off this web site link
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/NUIPC243.htm

 

and its for 01-04 even though it says 01-03

 

Thanks
Wish their site had pics.
What'd you do with you stock one?

 

i messed it up trying to get the orange off so i tossed it.

 

hahah I messed mine up too but I refuse to pay $40ish for a new one from the dealer so now it looks like balls

 

where can i get some red led lights for it

 

superbrightleds.com

 

i guess i need the 5mm right?

 

all info is here that i used to do mine.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/out.php?url=http://www.customtacos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56860

 

Alright thread bump time.

There's a lot of good info in here for a 01-04 but not much (or any) for a 98-00.

My truck: 1998 SR5

After taking off and putting back in the climate control plate and stereo surround, the portion of the climate control for where the air blows (dash only, dash and foot, etc..) isn't lighting up anymore.

I don't remember a bulb behind that knob specifically, I thought I only saw two... one behind where the blower speed and one behind the temp knob.

I would like to replace the bulbs to a different color if possible.

Questions:

1. If I find the right bulbs, or if someone could please help me (I promise to vet it myself before purchase and not blame you ) on superbrightleds.com - do these LEDs simply plug in with no modification?

2. Do the LEDs dim with the dimmer knob on the dash?

 

Thank you Tacomaforlife..your writeup was very helpful. I had to get creative with the clock but was able to get it to match pretty good. Thanks again. Heres a pic of finished product....the camera shows hotspots but i assure you there are no hotspots