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Climate control knob upgrade

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cvisinho, Jan 24, 2017.

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  1. Jan 28, 2017 at 12:52 PM
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    Nice little upgrade. A little play in the knobs but really not that bad. IMG_1470.jpg
     
    kukimonsta, Jan 28, 2017
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  2. Jan 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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    I ordered a few different sets to see if I could get a knob that fits my hilux illuminated 4x4 switch.
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    I can't wait! Any night time shots?
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2017 at 1:02 PM
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    Will post up as soon as it's dark here. From order to west coast wasn't bad at all. 2 weeks.
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    For me usually, 4-6 weeks :(
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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    if I was gonna spring for a set, I'd get the red ones to match my truck! (Kinda)
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    Ordered mine Tuesday off eBay and still haven't shipped.
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2017 at 2:13 PM
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    Just ordered mine in Red. Hope they get here by April...
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2017 at 2:17 PM
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    now, basic question...I gather the old knobs just pull off and the new ones slide on the shaft, and there is an LED to run the light up the clear shaft to light the indicator on the stock knob, and the ring on the new one.
    My Question...can you change the color of the LEDs in the knob bases and is it simple replacement, or requires electrical changes?
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2017 at 2:20 PM
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    the knob itself doesn't have a light in it. it just gets lit from the control unit itself
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2017 at 2:30 PM
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    Yes, I know that. My question is can you change the color of THAT light?
     
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  12. Jan 28, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    yeah with the led replacement of the lights in the unit itself or you could try some kinda of transparent paint from a hobby store of some kind
     
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  13. Jan 28, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    Would the LED replacements be some kind of a replaceable plug-n-play type, or is it more complicated? Maybe a thread on here somewhere?
     
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  14. Jan 28, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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    from what I understand you have to take the control unit apart to replace them. it's not to difficult. I haven't replaced mine yet but I did take it apart to paint. there is a thread on it in here somewhere
     
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  15. Jan 28, 2017 at 3:14 PM
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    O.K. Thanks.
     
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  16. Jan 28, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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    Same as everybody else...
    Don't change that avatar Tego Taco...butt now that I think about it please go ahead and try.:thumbsup:
     
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  17. Jan 28, 2017 at 3:28 PM
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    Lift, tires, mats, blah, blah, blah...
    I ordered a couple extra sets almost a month ago and still haven't received them. Customs I'm assuming.

    Edit: pays to read. U said eBay. I bought my spares from Aliexpress.
     
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    it took 4 weeks almost to get mine. I order in late November. and didn't receive them till after xmas
     
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    IMG_0619.jpg
     
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    Looks good! Only thing to keep in mind is you can no longer tell which setting it's at by feel, without taking your eyes off the road.
     
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