Dome light assembly for 2003 Tacoma SR5 Double Cab

I bought a 2003 Tacoma Double Cab a couple of days ago (with lots of help I got from reading old threads on this site - thank you!). It is in very good condition, but there are a couple of things I am looking to address.

One is that the dome light doesn't work. The switch is bad, and I am looking to replace the whole assembly. I have looked on eBay, but can't figure out whether the items there are the part I need.

What is the part number for the dome light on my rig? Or, alternatively, how do I find and get the part I need to replace my dome light?

Thanks much in advance for any help you can give me.

 

Anyone?

 

Post a wtb a dome light essembly on the parts market see what comes out thats ur better chance on find in one .

 

Welcome to TW- Enjoy

 

Ah, that makes sense. Many thanks!!

 

Though I guess I am not allowed to do that until my account is 30 days old. Dang.

 

Is it a prerunner or 4x4?

 

In the buy n sell rules it's only states you must have a minimum of 50 post in order to sell something. If you wtb there is no restrictions.

Unless I'm missing something?

 

It's a 4x4.

I didn't review the rules, but when I tried to post it I got a message that I had to be a member for 30 days before posting it.

 

I just tried it again and got the same error: Your account must be 30 days old to post in this thread.

 

I would still appreciate any leads on buying a replacement dome light assembly. My account is now more than 30 days old, but I guess I haven't made 50+ substantive posts and therefore can't do a WTB post. (I'm not sure what the purpose of this rule is, but I'm sure there is one.)

 

Have you tried taking it apart and cleaning the switch? There is a little ball bearing on a spring that 'bumps' into place in the three settings. Some electric cleaner and dielectric grease made mine work again. Same 03 SR5 DC as you.

Your best bet as to finding a used one is through a part out which doesn't happen often. And even then, it may still have wear and end up not working.

My $0.02

 

Go to a nearby wrecking yard ( preferably an all-japanese yard). They should have one.
Take your old part to match up to it.

 

Nice! Thank you both. (The switch in mine doesn't seem to do anything. It just slides smoothly from side to side without anything clicking or bumping. I'll take it apart and see if it even has a ball bearing.)

 

PM this guy. @DRFTR He is parting out his 04 DC Tacoma. Not sure if he has the dome light assembly but doesn't hurt to ask. @OscarDeLaWeiner

 

Thanks for the tip!

 

No problem. I've bought parts off of him already and he is a stand up guy. He's just really busy. Good luck!

 

81240 LAMP ASSY, ROOM, NO.1 $48.20

81240-02030-B1 MD.CHARCOAL, TRIM1* 1
81240-02030-E0 MD.OAK, TRIM4* 1

These are the two part numbers for the interior lamp. It looks like it's 50 bucks retail. I copied this from toyodiy.com. Some online OEM parts dealers discount parts significantly, so it could be worth it to check a few sites.

 

Thanks!