Is there a longer lasting Ashtray Bulb?

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CZ Eddie

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I believe our 3rd gen 4runners use a #74 bulb for the ashtray. But I have to replace mine about every 2-3 months. They just don't last?!?

Does anyone know of an alternative to the typical Sylvania bulbs found at local auto parts places? Maybe a heavy duty type bulb or an LED?
 
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Thanks for the reply.
Do you think that might fit? I saw it before posting up, but the shape is too odd looking to think it'll work. It does say "74" though. I haven't found anything else though,, so I may give it a shot.
 
These guys have slightly better prices on the LED bulbs if you are not sure it is going to work at least you will spend a little less.
I also had a question about one of there bulbs and they responded right away.
24 74 286 T5 T6.5 Wedge
 
I went with LED, and did the entire Gauge cluster, shifter light, Ashtray, Cig lighter, and AC/Heat controls too....

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/65845-fightman-s-build-thread-41.html#post1019708

Here's the list of bulbs I used in my 98.... newer T4R's might have different applications....

3 | WLED-x5: 5 LED Wide Angle Wedge Base Bulb| $ 3.94 |
WLED-NW5: Natural White 0.95 (Cluster)
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3 | NEOx-x: NEOx LED Instrument bulb | $ 1.29 |
NEO3-R: 3mm NEO3-x Blue (A/C, rear window, defrost)
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1 | NEOx-x: NEOx LED Instrument bulb | $ 1.29 |
NEO4-R: 4mm NEO4-x Blue (don't remember but I used it! its for one of the buttons...)
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8 | 74-xHP3: Wedge Base LED bulb | $ 3.49 |
74-RHP3: Blue (for the climate control, shifter, and key ring)

I spent around $50.00 or so to do the entire job.... and still very happy with the results, and the quality of the bulbs from LED Lights, Bulbs & Accessories - SUPER BRIGHT LEDS

Just copy and paste the bulb types I listed above, into their search engine... and you're good to go! :)
 
:shrug: I never understood why you need a light to look at ashes anyways?? I haven't had an ashtray light since I've owned mine..... almost 4 years ago. Maybe it's cus I don't actually use it for anything :D
 
ARKRWLR said:
:shrug: I never understood why you need a light to look at ashes anyways?? I haven't had an ashtray light since I've owned mine..... almost 4 years ago. Maybe it's cus I don't actually use it for anything :D
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haha, me either. I didn't even know there was a light in it until I opened it for the first time last week.
 
JWaldz said:
:shrug: I never understood why you need a light to look at ashes anyways?? I haven't had an ashtray light since I've owned mine..... almost 4 years ago. Maybe it's cus I don't actually use it for anything :D
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i use mine for change from cash transactions, perfect reuse for it!
 
snow cowboy said:
in that link it has 3 different bulbs...will any of them work for the ash tray? the first one looks so weird it doesn't look like it will fit.

if they all work i think ima go with this one https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/74-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/226/#/attributes/1
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I just happened to be in the middle of an LED conversion, so I have some of these laying around. Here's a pic of the 74-GHP3 next to the normal bulb. It worked. There's plenty of room in the housing. Oh, and thanks. I didn't even know there was a bulb there. Now I have to order another one for the gearshift light.

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jeremyc74 said:
I just happened to be in the middle of an LED conversion, so I have some of these laying around. Here's a pic of the 74-GHP3 next to the normal bulb. It worked. There's plenty of room in the housing. Oh, and thanks. I didn't even know there was a bulb there. Now I have to order another one for the gearshift light.

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gear shift light? for manual or auto? where is it located? lol
 
Oh I see, I went looking the other day and was like well if there's a light on my 5speed they hid pretty well lol
 
I'm trying to figure out how to remove the ash tray bulb. It has two wires coming out of it. I twisted it 90 degrees and pulled but nothing. Any ideas?
 
Why, Why LED. It's not a cluster or some other gauge, it's a f'n ashtrab bulb. Spend the 6$, OEM with green cap and install it. it'll last another 20 years unlike those cheap aftermarket LED's you're all putting in.
 
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