LED replacement bulbs for map lights?

[benjamin247]

I've been trying to search for LED replacement bulbs for map lights but haven't seen any recent posts regarding this. According to the Sylvania replacement bulb guide (| SYLVANIA Automotive) my 99 4runner would need size 57 bulbs. Did a search online and didn't find any bulbs confirming proper fitment.

Does anyone know of any that would fit my 99 4runner?

 

[Skulking]

Here are a couple of useful links for interior lights.

LED Dash lights FAQs

WRITE UP: climate control and dash bulbs 2000 limited

The appropriate bulb is a BA9. This is what I went with when I did mine. I tried the cool white first, but then went with the warm white because I found I preferred a color that was close to an incandescent and not as blue leaning as the cool white was.

 

[pluton]

This is what I put in the sockets fro the map lights (and the dome lights) on my '97; I don't know if 2000 uses the same bulbs.DE3175 LED Light Bulb - (4) SMD LED Festoon Bulb - 3022 Base | Super Bright LEDs

 

[Skulking]

This is what Imput in the sockets fro the map lights (and the dome lights) on my '97; I don't know if 2000 uses the same bulbs.DE3175 LED Light Bulb - (4) SMD LED Festoon Bulb - 3022 Base | Super Bright LEDs

Those are what I used on my 2000 for the dome lights, but that isn't the right type for the map lights. I'm not sure which setup the OP's 99 has for map lights.

 

[Tskwared]

Has anybody else observed that some of the replacement LED's are almost "too bright"?

 

[Skulking]

Has anybody else observed that some of the replacement LED's are almost "too bright"?

Definitely. When I did the replacement I bought the cool white LEDs and hated the color/ brightness. I immediately reordered the warm whites and redid the swap.

 

[jross20]

Here is what I recommend. Keep one of them stock, or switch to an WARM LED. Like 2000-3500k. Then change the other one to a RED LED. Use the red at night while driving (if you need a light of course). The red is good enough at night to see something while not blinding you.

This is my current setup.

OP, hit me up on PM. I have some spare LED's you could have if you wanted. I only needed like 1-2 out of the pack.

 

[blarchitect]

If your original map lights are the bayonet style, the SBL BA9s LED Bulb - 5 SMD LED Tower are the one's you need.
It helps if you have child sized hands to fit them. I don't.