08 Tacoma Access Cab 4WD question

hammerdog · 02-01-2008, 10:32 PM

I just bought a 08 Tacoma Access Cab 4 x 4. I already read the owners manual and did a forum search and could not get an answer for my question.

While driving it home tonight, I noticed the front drive control switch knob has no led illumination and I could not see it while driving. I did turn the knob to H4 and the four-wheel drive indicator light appears in the instrument cluster, but the knob itself has no illumination in the dark.

I also noticed the same problem with the power mirror switch, no led illumination. Is this normal or are my led lights not working for these knobs.

natrlyst · 02-01-2008, 11:38 PM

YEs it is normal and it is a silly oversight in my opinion. Anyway there is nothing wrong...

hammerdog · 02-02-2008, 06:19 AM

Thanks for your reply....i thought i might be missing something when i could not see that knob in the dark. At any regard, i still love this truck. The only thing i am trying to warm up to is the hood scoop which came with the sports package. Some folks love the hood scoop, but i am trying to warm up to it.

JTDTacoma · 02-02-2008, 06:24 AM

I know someone added a light to the 4wd switch I think in the Toyotanation forum mods section. I myself like the hood scoop.

concrete jedi · 02-02-2008, 06:26 AM

Yeah it sucks, but if I know piercedtiger, he will be working on that for a cheap mod and if I was a bettin" man he"ll have one by spring !

buyobuyo · 02-02-2008, 07:13 AM

Adding illumination to the 4wd selector has already been figured out. Here is the link to piercedtiger's post in the free/cheap mod thread (http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...html#post45903). From the way it reads, he hasn't done it yet, but someone on TN figured it out and there is a link to the original thread over there.

hammerdog · 02-02-2008, 08:29 AM

thanks for the info.....

maverick491 · 02-02-2008, 09:48 AM

I've done it, and I have a clearer set of instructions are linked in my signature.

khfactor · 02-02-2008, 02:47 PM

I used to own 2002 Ford Ranger FX4 and belonged to Rangerpowersport.com site until I acquired my first ever Taco thanks to members from this forum, particularly the Mav man, aka, now jorseeee driver, ha ha !! Thanks Mav and I still owe you lunch and beer (I have not forgotten), so whenever you get a chance to swing over to Philly, don't forget to contact me for free lunch and beer!!

In any event, I did this MOD to my ol' Ranger with the LED and the intensity as well as clarity was phenomenal compared to the regular bulbs. Check it out !! Perhaps you can "adopt" this in lieu of the reg. bulbs, what da you think?

Guy has a REALLY GOOD write up on doing the LED Conversion and I followed it to the T on my ol' Ranger!!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/296394/12

nd · 02-04-2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammerdog

Thanks for your reply....i thought i might be missing something when i could not see that knob in the dark. At any regard, i still love this truck. The only thing i am trying to warm up to is the hood scoop which came with the sports package. Some folks love the hood scoop, but i am trying to warm up to it.

If you have a black truck and wanna trade for a non-scooped hood let me know

hammerdog · 02-04-2008, 04:42 PM

Sorry, i have a white one, but i would consider a trade with someone who has a 08 white tacoma with non scoop.....

nd · 02-05-2008, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammerdog

Sorry, i have a white one, but i would consider a trade with someone who has a 08 white tacoma with non scoop.....

you wont havea problem finding someone to trade with you. most people would be happy to get a hold of your scoop

hammerdog · 02-05-2008, 07:42 PM

I made a new thread in the sell/trade forum on trading my hood scoop, so maybe someone will want to trade who live close by....

02-01-2008, 10:32 PM	#1
hammerdog Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1967 Posts: 54	08 Tacoma Access Cab 4WD question I just bought a 08 Tacoma Access Cab 4 x 4. I already read the owners manual and did a forum search and could not get an answer for my question. While driving it home tonight, I noticed the front drive control switch knob has no led illumination and I could not see it while driving. I did turn the knob to H4 and the four-wheel drive indicator light appears in the instrument cluster, but the knob itself has no illumination in the dark. I also noticed the same problem with the power mirror switch, no led illumination. Is this normal or are my led lights not working for these knobs.

02-02-2008, 06:24 AM	#4
JTDTacoma Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4382 Posts: 50 08 4X4 Double Cab TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic	I know someone added a light to the 4wd switch I think in the Toyotanation forum mods section. I myself like the hood scoop. __________________ 2008 DC TRD Sport 4WD Extang Trifecta Signature Bridgestone Revo 265/70/17

02-02-2008, 07:13 AM	#6
buyobuyo Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4417 Location: Socorro, NM Age: 27 Posts: 185 08 PreRunner SR5, I4, Manual, Silver 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7L I4 DIY Secondary Filter Removed, DIY DRL, AFE Pro-Dry S drop-in filter, Redline Tuning QuickLift Hood Struts, Hidden Hitch Class 3 Receiver & Trailer Wiring	Adding illumination to the 4wd selector has already been figured out. Here is the link to piercedtiger's post in the free/cheap mod thread (http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...html#post45903). From the way it reads, he hasn't done it yet, but someone on TN figured it out and there is a link to the original thread over there. __________________ Jeremy 2008 Tacoma PreRunner SR5, Access Cab, I4, Manual, Silver Streak Mica DIY Secondary Filter Removed DIY DRL AFE Pro-Dry S drop-in filter Redline Tuning QuickLift Hood Struts Hidden Hitch Class 3 Receiver & Trailer wiring

02-02-2008, 09:48 AM	#8
maverick491 Towing Guru Joined: Apr 2007, #1462 Location: South Jersey Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,012 07 4x4 Access Cab, TRD off road, 6 cyl, 6 spd 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Activator III brake controller, Extang Fulltilt toneau, Factory bed mat, Extra D-rings in the bed, 2ndary air filter removed, Garmin Ique GPS, Eco-2, AFE Pro Dry-s filter, USASPEC PA12-toy, Pioneer 3-way speakers, SG II on Blendmount, Gulf States Alarm added.	I've done it, and I have a clearer set of instructions are linked in my signature. __________________ Maverick491 (Adam) DIY MODS Activator III brake controller Extra D-rings Aftermarket speakers w/TacoTunes mounting kit Illuminated 4wd switch ECO-2 VPE Scangauge II/Blendmount

02-02-2008, 02:47 PM	#9
khfactor Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3209 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 160 07 White TRD Sport 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 L Pop N Lock + Hose Clamp. DTRL, AFE drop-In Dry filter, 6-1/2" Replacement Speakers, JVC HD Radio, Sam's club variety Floor mats (cheap but effective), Chrome Exhaust tip, Bed Mat from ol' Ford Ranger	HOW ABOUT L.E.D. lighting for the 4x4 switch I used to own 2002 Ford Ranger FX4 and belonged to Rangerpowersport.com site until I acquired my first ever Taco thanks to members from this forum, particularly the Mav man, aka, now jorseeee driver, ha ha !! Thanks Mav and I still owe you lunch and beer (I have not forgotten), so whenever you get a chance to swing over to Philly, don't forget to contact me for free lunch and beer!! In any event, I did this MOD to my ol' Ranger with the LED and the intensity as well as clarity was phenomenal compared to the regular bulbs. Check it out !! Perhaps you can "adopt" this in lieu of the reg. bulbs, what da you think? Guy has a REALLY GOOD write up on doing the LED Conversion and I followed it to the T on my ol' Ranger!! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/296394/12

02-01-2008, 11:38 PM	#2
natrlyst Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #399 Posts: 213	YEs it is normal and it is a silly oversight in my opinion. Anyway there is nothing wrong...

02-02-2008, 06:19 AM	#3
hammerdog Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1967 Posts: 54	Thanks for your reply....i thought i might be missing something when i could not see that knob in the dark. At any regard, i still love this truck. The only thing i am trying to warm up to is the hood scoop which came with the sports package. Some folks love the hood scoop, but i am trying to warm up to it.

02-02-2008, 06:26 AM	#5
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,678 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	Yeah it sucks, but if I know piercedtiger, he will be working on that for a cheap mod and if I was a bettin" man he"ll have one by spring !

02-02-2008, 08:29 AM	#7
hammerdog Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1967 Posts: 54	thanks for the info.....

02-04-2008, 04:42 PM	#11
hammerdog Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1967 Posts: 54	Sorry, i have a white one, but i would consider a trade with someone who has a 08 white tacoma with non scoop.....

02-05-2008, 07:42 PM	#13
hammerdog Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1967 Posts: 54	I made a new thread in the sell/trade forum on trading my hood scoop, so maybe someone will want to trade who live close by....

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