1997 Forerunner Interior Light Bulbs

[Eagle Dad]

Hey, I am a new member, just joined tonight, and need some help with replacing interior bulbs in my 97 Forerunner. Can you someone tell me specific bulb sizes to replace the map lights, dome lights, and cargo lights. I am wanting to upgrade to some form of LED lights. But, I am need bulbs that I can just put in and go
Thanks in advance for help and love this forum

 

[TOY2G]

Hey, I am a new member, just joined tonight, and need some help with replacing interior bulbs in my 97 Forerunner. Can you someone tell me specific bulb sizes to replace the map lights, dome lights, and cargo lights. I am wanting to upgrade to some form of LED lights. But, I am need bulbs that I can just put in and go
Thanks in advance for help and love this forum

Here is a link to the bulbs you are looking for.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/----/----/

And for the love of God it's a 4Runner not 4èRunner.

 

[mwm695]

And for the love of God it's a 4Runner not 4èRunner

just found something to add to my signature lol

 

[Eagle Dad]

Boy, you guys sure know how to welcome a new guy........sorry for my obvious ignorance. Try not to post again

 

[19963.4lsr5]

I put CREE 3175 5w LED lamps in cargo and dome fixtures. Plenty bright.

Got them off Amazon. They make a dual LED 10w also. But the 5w's are plenty bright. Had them 2 years now. We're in the 96. After it got totaled I put them in the 97.

Thought I had a picture of them. Can't find it.

 

[runner823]

Good! We will only tell you to throw parts on your problems anyways. You're better off getting professional advise from a really shop. We are just a bunch of back yard wanna be pro.'s. Trust me:dance::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Misfire: Start with plugs, wires, and if that don't fix it maybe injectors or MAF sensor or maybe all. If that don't fix it you need a new motor.

Running lean: replace every thing up to an ECU.

Imagine a janitor telling someone how to diagnose cancer. The point is we are that janitor:rofl::dance:

Asking for repair or diagnostic advise in here is like hoping to win a lottery. After you throw enough parts you'll might just get it fixed. eace::welcome::welcome:

 

[TOY2G]

Boy, you guys sure know how to welcome a new guy........sorry for my obvious ignorance. Try not to post again

Don't be so sad new guy.....

What do you want from us? I gave you a link to get your bulbs from so you don't have to look for yourself (you're welcome).

And I let you know what you were driving. Are you honestly telling me that if someone told you they drive a Ford EEF150 EEFxFoure you would not let them know they were doing it wrong??? Your truck has a "hello my name is" badge on it....

In all honesty man, if this hurt your sensibilities bad enough to stop you from ever posting again....The internet is not a safe place for you to visit.

 

[gamefreakgc]

Wow, I thought this was t4r.org, not Pirate4x4. Let's play nice, ok?

Eagle_Dad, you are looking for festoon replacement LED's. Ours are 31 mm, anything larger will not fit. I would not purchase off superbrightleds.com if you are looking to save money, Amazon has them for much cheaper if you are ok with waiting for shipping (most come from mainland China). You are looking for something like this:

A quick word on SMD LED's (which is what most auto replacement bulbs are). There are three factors to look for:

Color Temperature (measured in "K") - 6000K is the the blue-ish white color that's most common for LEDs. You can find warm white LED's in the 3000K-4000K range. Your standard indoor light bulb is around 3000K.

LED type - There are three main types, 3528, 5050, and 5630. The numbers are actually the size of the SMD's, a 3528 is 3.5mm x 2.8mm. Smaller is not always better. In order of brightness, the 3528 are the dimmest, 5050 is brighter (the ones in the picture are 5050s, as evidence by the square size) and the 5630 are the brightest. That being said, I have 3528's in my Pickup and they work great. I just ordered 5630's for my 4Runner cargo area though since I want lots of light back there.

LED quantity - Obviously more is brighter here. However, don't get thrown off thinking 9 3528's are brighter than 6 5050's. It takes 3 3528s to equal one 5050, and 2 5050s to equal one 5630 (or 6 3528s).

 

[Eagle Dad]

TOY2G and Runner 823, no worries, I deal with jerks and people that think they know everything all the time in my line of work. For the love of GOD, get over yourselves
I truly apologize for my severe disrespect to the 4RUNNER gods.
The other folks that were nice enough to look beyond my ignorance I appreciate the responses. I found some lights today and got them ordered. I really do appreciate it. I have already gotten some really good ideas for my 4RUNNER off of the forum.

 

[TOY2G]

TOY2G and Runner 823, no worries, I deal with jerks and people that think they know everything all the time in my line of work. For the love of GOD, get over yourselves
I truly apologize for my severe disrespect to the 4RUNNER gods.
The other folks that were nice enough to look beyond my ignorance I appreciate the responses. I found some lights today and got them ordered. I really do appreciate it. I have already gotten some really good ideas for my 4RUNNER off of the forum.

I think that was your odd way of thanking me for posting the link to get your lights where we do....not sure...but you are very welcome.

If knowing how to spell 4Runner (as it appears on your vehicle) is your definition of knowing everything..... Well then my friend, I am that Aforementioned 4Runner God and I forgive you for your "severe disrespect".

Jokes aside, I did not post just to bust you balls, first I gave you a link to answer your question in an attempt to be helpful and then I pointed out you comical (not disrespectful) gaff. If you really think that justifies name calling and finger pointing, perhaps I have greatly overestimated mankind in general.

You get on here and ask a question (that I answered, link included) and all you do in return is call me a know it all jerk that cannot get over myself.... How about "hey Toy2g, thanks for the link I will check it out...my bad on the spelling haha" or anything that resembles any appreciation for me taking the time to search the link for you, and perhaps even the tiniest sense of humor.

It's just the Internet, we are just a bunch of fourerunner nuts, and most of us take the internetting (I should put the word on my resume under skills) lightly, but if saccasim offends your good sensibility, you may want to put that in your sig to avoid such horrendous attacks such as my poke at your spelling of the namesake of this forum.

 

[Mgyver1]

Wow, I thought this was t4r.org, not Pirate4x4. Let's play nice, ok?

Eagle_Dad, you are looking for festoon replacement LED's. Ours are 31 mm, anything larger will not fit. I would not purchase off superbrightleds.com if you are looking to save money, Amazon has them for much cheaper if you are ok with waiting for shipping (most come from mainland China).

I just put these in and am very happy, although they've only been in for about 2 hrs.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/festoon/de3175-led-bulb-4-smd-led-festoon/2107/
I got the warm white and they were replacing a 6 led model in a 6-7k color range. These new 4 led warm white ones are much brighter.

I also put these in my map lights (mines a 2000) and they are very bright.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/bayonet-bulbs/ba9s-led-bulb-9-led-tower/9/

 

[Coopsdaddy]

So many old threads on this,how about a updated part number list for the Cheapest and most reliable bulbs.

 

[gamefreakgc]

So many old threads on this,how about a updated part number list for the Cheapest and most reliable bulbs.

Cheapest ones are on Amazon by far. I saw cool white ones (6-7k color range) on sale for 6 for $5. That's why I'm not a fan of superbrightleds.com, since only one costs $5. Plus the one on Amazon had free shipping on top of it.

Heck, here's a few:

White - http://www.amazon.com/31mm-White-Fe...d=1424449872&sr=1-320&keywords=led+light+31mm

Warm white - http://www.amazon.com/6Pcs-White-Fe...d=1424449777&sr=1-252&keywords=led+light+31mm