Zuke
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I had to replace the clock backlight, and one of my HVAC knob lights on my 06 4Runner. I searched around for the NEO LED bulbs and happened to be driving by Radio Shack as a thought entered my mind. I was able to find replacement 12V bulbs for $1.98 for a package of 2. They installed in less than 5 minutes and are super bright. So much so I replaced every light in the climate control panel. For the green and amber lights you need to remove the "condom" and transfer it to the new bulb, otherwise the light is very bright. You will also have to trim the lead wires about 1/2".
The part # for the longer "green" bulbs and the "amber" bulb are 272-1092. They're in the area of the store that has capacitors, fuses, bulbs, etc. Probably in a drawer labeled "flashlight bulbs". Look for the #272 on the front of the drawer, then find part #1092.
I used these same bulbs for the clock display as well. They were a little small, but worked. I'm going back to see if I can find a more suitably sized bulb for those lights.
Thank you! I have read 3-4 post on this and you are the first person to list the part# from radiohack. Can you list the # of the larger ones if you find them. 1 of my clock lights is out and I figured I would do all of them while I had the panel off. Paying 5$ a pop a the stealership is a rip off.