How to replace your automatic shifter indicator lamp?
Discussion in ‘ 2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015) ‘ started by titus5, Dec 29, 2008 . Okay….this is an extremely easy fix and will only cost you a few dollars. No tools are needed to perform this fix.
What to do if your shifter light has burnt out?
If it does not, you have a burnt bulb (they all should light, no matter the truck’s options.) This first step is to take the shifter knob off. Simply unscrew it. Now you can take off the silver colored portion of the console that contains the cup holder, pen tray, etc. (it is officially called a console upper rear panel sub-assembly.)
Can you use a screwdriver on a shift lamp?
This is the piece that is around the shifter itself, with the shift pattern on it. There are only 4 tabs that hold it down. Toyota says you can use a screwdriver…I found that totally unnecessary and simply used my fingers. Screwdrivers have a way of breaking plastic, so why risk it.
What should I use to replace the indicator light on my Toyota?
Toyota says you can use a screwdriver…I found that totally unnecessary and simply used my fingers. Screwdrivers have a way of breaking plastic, so why risk it. Here is a view of it removed…those U-shaped pieces are the tabs that hold it down. Now you can see the bulb exposed (actually the rubber bulb cover.)
Discussion in ‘ 2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015) ‘ started by titus5, Dec 29, 2008 . Okay….this is an extremely easy fix and will only cost you a few dollars. No tools are needed to perform this fix.
What to do if your gear indicator is stuck?
Remove those two screws visible in the picture and lift off the indicator. It may be that the mechanism to move the indicator has become dislodged. You could, as I do remove the indicator completely. Sometimes underneath there is a blanking plate you can use to cover the hole.
If it does not, you have a burnt bulb (they all should light, no matter the truck’s options.) This first step is to take the shifter knob off. Simply unscrew it. Now you can take off the silver colored portion of the console that contains the cup holder, pen tray, etc. (it is officially called a console upper rear panel sub-assembly.)
What kind of indicator is on an Alfine shifter?
I opened an alfine shifter wrongly to change the inner cable recently. The indicator mechanism is an incredibly lightweight and flimsy series of plastic levers and a cam.
How to replace a console shift indicator bulb?
Tip: Consider replacing your old console shift indicator bulb with an LED bulb for brighter light and longer life, if one is available and suitable for your vehicle. Step 3: Reinstall the console trim panel. Put back any panels and screws you may have removed in order to gain access to the connector.
Where is the light on the 4×4 Shift Knob?
To get the 4×4 shift knob off I had to stand in the Jeep with my roof off and straddle the console and pull hard and it popped right off. You just pull up on the console piece around the shifters and it pops right out. The light is right on the driver side of the gear shifter in a little socket that you turn and pull it out.
Where is the light on the gear shifter?
You just pull up on the console piece around the shifters and it pops right out. The light is right on the driver side of the gear shifter in a little socket that you turn and pull it out. I bought my LED bulb from www.superbrightleds.com. It is model 74-WHP and it cost $4.24 with shipping. A link is below.
Why is my shift indicator bulb going out?
It can be annoying as well as unsafe when it’s dark and you can’t see what gear you just shifted into. This problem can be due to burnt out console shift indicator bulbs. Console shift indicator bulbs are sometimes unpredictable as they can last the life of the car, or go out in no time.