HVAC lcd display, no light

[radwulf]

This should be lit at night, when lights are on, right? Mine isn't, so I assume there's a bulb that needs replacement somewhere? Any idea how difficult this may be? Thanks!

 

[createbmx]

I've replaced mine on a 97, what model is yours? I dont have an LCD, so I don't want to give you the wrong advice

 

[radwulf]

99, limited

 

[Qyota]

You have the digital HVAC control. You need to take the unit out, remove it's faceplate, and replace the bulbs. It's a 10 minute job, really. If you want LEDs you need 2 Neo-wedge type A's and 2 Neo-wedge type B's, and you will need to modify them slightly so they fit into the board. Otherwise, just go to your Toyota parts dealer and order 'em (there are 4 bulbs total, you might as well replace them all).

 

[wdhigh]

can the unit switches be replaced as easily also? I asked in another thread and got no response? my 99 limited has a light out and very very finicky switches!

Thanks, sorry to hijack!

 

[radwulf]

wdhigh, no worries.

Thanks for the responses guys. That write-up is very good. I still have a 30-day warranty from where I bought the car, but it sounds like it may not be worth it to take it to them for this.

A related question: is there supposed to be some night light around the shifter area? (it's completely dark on mine, but not really an issue because I just go by the dash shift lights).

 

[Clemsonfan15]

wdhigh, no worries.

Thanks for the responses guys. That write-up is very good. I still have a 30-day warranty from where I bought the car, but it sounds like it may not be worth it to take it to them for this.

A related question: is there supposed to be some night light around the shifter area? (it's completely dark on mine, but not really an issue because I just go by the dash shift lights).

Yep. The numbers and letters should be illuminated.

 

[roark4runner]

I would go with the LEDS from autolumination.com, they are cheaper than buying them from the dealer and they last longer. I recently replaced all mine in my 99 limited and it looks sweet. As for buying a new HVAC unit, they are super expensive (from the dealer they are around $900!

 

[JWaldz]

REVIVING THIS THREAD

My digital readout and surrounding lights have all completely gone out. All the digital climate control lights are LED's. What's the deal? I know there's the whole problem with the digital ones acting funny and losing lights. Do I need new lights or do I need to take this thing out and clean up everything? Maybe do some soldering.