An Idiot's Guide To Fixing LCD Screen And Temperature Control Lights On 2003-2009 4runners

[@jaredharris7158]

So, not only did you and your videos convince me to pull the trigger and get my own 4th gen, but now your helping me with the exact problems I have in mine. What a time to be alive. Keep it up!

[@CanadianGearhead]

That's awesome to hear!

[@relaxative2939]

Fr i had the same problem but they were just loose they turned back on

[@calmic75]

Ditto. Picking mine up today. Already I have a few panel bulbs out

[@jimlahey6682]

First time 4th gen owner and last night I noticed that a few were burnt out for me as well. The people who designed this thing need serious praise, it's meant to repair yourself and I love that. Very clear and helpful video keep it up!

[@hhart894]

14 ppl thumbs down? The hell is wrong with those ppl, your vids are helpful and they have a good sense of humor. Keep em coming!

[@texasophthalmologicalassoc482]

This video is excellent. I just bought a 2006 Sport Edition and I would not have attempted to do this repair if I hadn't run across this video. Thank you so much. Cheers.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Glad it helped!

[@aLgProduction]

Yep!

[@markeid11]

I keep a pack of pop tarts in mine.. never know when you're gonna need a snack

[@jonahkahn382]

Wow I’ve been worrying that this might be a multi hundred dollar repair coming up but this is ridiculously easy to fix

[@cdgregOG]

Wow, I've been putting this off forever thinking it'd be a hassle to figure it out and an even bigger hassle to try to figure out all the park numbers. You made this all easy, you are the man!

[@docmc6557]

Hey man, just bought my 03 4Runner today. I’ve been watching you for a week and you are very helpful. Thank you

[@madwoof3932]

Thanks for your great videos. Detailed and you have a voice that is easy listening! I use that little pocket for my loonies for the grocery trolley

[@elainelove8997]

These light bulbs have been out for a year or longer.... I have asked several repair shops to replace the bulbs... both sent me on wild goose chases. Ugh. Luckily I found this video and just did it myself, and I'm a girl!!! So easy following your step by step instructions. Thank you!

[@Chrill.f]

That little pocket under the hvac controls houses all the rewards or membership cards I’ve amassed. Whenever I get to a store or place I frequent, I grab the related card and continue with my day. Hated stuffing them in my wallet so this helped a lot. Thanks for the video by the way, you helped me tremendously.

[@chandolomite]

Thank you so much!!! That was maybe one of the easiest DIY car fixes I've ever done!!!! Just an FYI for everyone out there, the parts he lists aren't for all 4th gens. The 016 part didn't go with my 2005 base model SR5 4Runner. The other two for sure did. There were like 4 other bulbs in mine that don't appear to be in yours. If you have issues with the LC, this is the best dang video on KZbin!!!

[@tonverfall_studio]

Great video - I've been dreading this, and it turns out to be stupid easy. Also, extra points for calling out those part numbers!

[@ryemonster7689]

Thanks for the walk-thru. Finally convinced this other Ontario 4th Gen owner to replace his burnt out bulbs.

[@CanadianGearhead]

I have to say, it's nice having everything lit up properly

[@Mike.Richard]

Thanks, man! This took me 5 minutes to do myself. Had no idea it was that easy.

[@cbeserra]

My daughter bought LED lights on Amazon for her car. Mainly T3 size, but also some T4 and T5 in the Limited trim. Maybe $15 total to replace all of them. Your directions made it very easy to do, thank you.

[@ryanroland6426]

Love it! Thanks for the videos brotha, i just picked up an 03 4.7 sport edition 4runner and i love it, its been taken care of for 11years by the past owner and now its in my care. It has 273,000 miles and it runs strong. All the power outlets where not working and i just fixed that and now ill be driving just down the road to pick up these light bulbs to fix the clock! My friend works at the dealership as a lube tech and hes gonna get me a discount!

[@andrew7657]

This is why I love KZbin. Thanks for making this.

[@neilnoon6936]

In that little dash compartment here in America we keep a Derringer pistol in there! The AR15 is in the cargo carrier on the roof! 😜 Good video. Very helpful. I sourced those bulbs with the numbers you said for just a few bucks cheaper on ebay. Thank you!

[@VIccs826]

Thanks for the upload! I was under the impression I had to take apart that entire center dash piece on my 4Runner to get to the bulbs. I can do this in half an hour. My clock looks just like yours was. It is very annoying not being able to see the time

[@hedge313]

Mine also. Looking forward to getting this done.

[@Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater]

Been driving around with burnt out clock bulb exactly like what you had bc some lazy tech told me it would require dismantling the entire dash and was a giant PITA. Glad I did a 3 second YT search.

[@mountainsriversandtrees1474]

I finally did this a couple months back and I was kicking myself the whole time for waiting almost 3 years to do it. So easy it's silly.

[@thushangaperera3197]

You’re a legend. Fixed mine today. Had not been working for five years

[@Mr6saabs]

Hey! They say timing is everything. I just bought a pre-owned 2004 SR5, and it has the exact same issue as yours. Nice little project to undertake, now that you pointed the way to an easy repair. I put CDs or my cell in that little compartment. Thank you for the video.

[@nickmoller2293]

Thanks! This is exactly what I needed to fix the bulbs in our 2004 4 runner. They've been burned out for years. Almost in the exact same locations are yours were. (right side of the clock out etc) I'm going to order the bulbs right now. subbed!

[@CanadianGearhead]

Thanks for watching, Nick!

[@Ryan-td3td]

Piece of cake...thanks for this vid. For some reason, my dealership couldn't find the right bulbs for this until I showed the photos I took from this vi, so this was super helpful. Thanks!

[@viccampos7522]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I got to fix mine because they are out. Regarding the little pocket you pull out first, I use it for my garage door opener. Fits great in there, & keeps it hidden. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@XxMetalGorxX]

so easy! went to the dealer and changed the bulbs while parked in front lol thank you for the video

[@ayo30s]

Nice One!!! 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@blessedlife93]

Note: for the sr5 there are only 3 for the middle row. I went to the dealer 2x they ordered the wrong quantity of each bulb, so I took the unit off took it in and showed them there was only 3.

[@ajmpatriot4899]

Dealership for bulbs? Ok, it’s cheap anyway. And you know they’re good. Great video thanks! Way easy!

[@johnecker]

Didn't even realize the clock light up on mine...

[@blessedlife93]

I was in the same boat but I started thinking this is and 08 4 runner and they forgot to put a light in this area and the stumbled on this video! Though I don’t like that the lights in the front headliner don’t turn on when you open the door

[@louis-philippegariepy9824]

As always, relevant and useful, thanks a brunch for illustrating what is an easy diy job, once you know what to pull on!

[@billvs6505]

Well done video! I keep loose change in the little detachable thingy. Had to line it with felt so the rattling wouldn't drive me crazy.

[@SMShannon55]

There’s a spare change holder in the center console. 😊

[@nelsonvilche2349]

Hi, love your videos, I own a 2003 toyota 4runner 4.7 v8 sport edition, with 151k no issues so far

[@Knifeguyyy]

So I had one side of the screen out just like yours. Followed your video “almost” to a T. Wish I would’ve followed exactly. I bought just the one light, and now everything is back together and the opposite side is out. Back to the Yota parts counter tomorrow should’ve bought them all like you recommended. Keep up the great vids saved me sone loot. 👊🏼⚔️

[@CanadianGearhead]

At least now you know how to replace them quickly!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Were is your Ambient outside temp should be Right under the Clock on the climste control 🤔

[@jo-nation6692]

Thanks for making your DIY video and Digg your skillz and excellent tutorial to replacing bulbs have noticed my Mom's 4 Runner Temp/Clock bulbs going bad... Anyways...i dont understand how just dropping in the new Bulbs and tightening engages the bulbs

[@elizabethlouise84]

Thanks for this video, I feel like this is one repair I will be able to do myself now. In that cubby I keep a pen, pocket knife, hand sanitizer and registration. 😊

[@CanadianGearhead]

You got this!

[@trekkerburt2724]

Thanks bro, just replaced a bulb after watching this!

[@ronaldrussell5481]

Thank you for the detail, I have an '03 with a couple lights out, will be fixing them now!

[@ToyotaandDodgeGarage]

I keep my vehicle registration, small bottle of sunscreen, pocket knife and a pen in my tray. Great video by the way! I need to replace the bulb in my rear window defrost button on that unit.

[@gingerbenson821]

I just changed out my bulbs in my door panels and map light with blue led bulbs. I love it. The dome light is a different bulb so I ordered one off Amazon. The package of bulbs I ordered for the map and door lights was only $7, plus I have 4 extra ones. I did not change out the bulbs on the back hatch because it always seems so dark back there if I am rummaging back there at night but I think I have decided to give it a go since I love the blue lights up front. You can turn on your map lights at night and it doesn't interfere with watching the road plus it really lights up the entire front seat. I'm sure the dome light will have the same effect. Some of my dash lights are blue already and little blue lights already on the door handles. Not to mention how cool it looks, lol. Oh the blue led dome light was $6 for 2.

[@jameskocks4734]

thanks for sharing. do they make a led version of these?

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

Yes they do. There are videos on KZbin showing installs.

[@ralphcintron6195]

awesome i thought you had to take the shift gear panel thanks. The compartament you took of is another storage for small pieces.

[@warrenrooks2251]

Light went on clock a month ago thanks for the vid!

[@carolinerowell133]

Thanks for the video! What about the Airbag On/Off light?

[@seeboone2434]

Thank you so much for posting this! mine is on the other side and it’s been killing me

[@karenhalus9506]

Mine were too.

[@DavitGiorgadze]

Thank you for Video. I knew that Bulbs for air conditioner was existed, but i was thinking LCD was leaked. Now clear

[@aldemar9416]

Does anyone know where I can get these lights but in white led?

[@troybabs]

Thanks for the post man... will be replacing my bulbs soon. Cheers from Alberta.

[@wisamabazly]

Great video. I replaced all the led lights and 1 was flickering, so I tried to tighten it and all the light when out on heater control..but the orange dots are there...any suggestions what happend.. Please help..thank you Maybe a fuse.i don't know.

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

We all use the little glove box for holding 2 hand cannons down here in the USA. It’s fits two pistols perfectly, which works out great because we have two hands and drive no handed down here.

[@edwinlozada3752]

Thank you so much!! - been running without the lcd lights for years now, since I've been told the whole dash must be removed and that was from the dealership, go figure.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I been wondering if you can put leds in instead of halogen bulbs

[@djsundayrides4869]

Thanks that was great mine have been out for years will fix it after I get the lights. Thanks

[@kpboix99]

Awesome video, found a pack of these bulbs on Amazon. Will attempt this fix.

[@cranky104]

Do you have the link for the bulbs ?

[@kpboix99]

@@cranky104 Yes, it’s in the description box of the video I made also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIO3p3iJqtmFZs0

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

Thanks for the links.

[@Tonys2rotties]

What bulbs to use for the rear defog and air circulate buttons?

[@jdiamatti]

Another great video! Appreciate you posting this. What size tires/wheels are you running? Im getting TRD pros and am thinking of throwing on 27570R17s. I have a 2.5" lift in front and 1.8 in rear from the stock sagging suspension.

[@pun1shment]

Hey! Great video! Can you do a video on the 4HI and 4LO switch. I never knew that it illuminates. and does the back window button illuminate as well?

[@karenhalus9506]

Yes, it does.

[@josereyes9726]

Love KZbin videos.. I thought the screen had burnt out😂 thanks for your vid I'm gonna replace them bulbs

[@SHOzFST]

Thanks! Just bought my 04 today and am loving all your vids! Btw any idea how to fix interior dome lights and sunroof power issues?

[@JustAverage57]

Perfect for what I needed thanks for this and the chuckle. You do have me wondering how your center console is so damn shiny, I don’t know why but i love it that way

[@1980s-fan]

Thanks for sharing! Great job on the video.

[@KingGeorge23]

Great video thanks! By the way, I use that tray to keep wallet, gum, and extra keys.

[@slidewaze]

Dude!!! Awesome!!! (And I use the word 'dude' with utmost respect)

[@MrKent84]

Would you happen to know of any aftermarket LED upgrade kits for these backlights?

[@fredfariello3156]

When does the flashing airbag light stop blinking after you do this procedure?

[@gman796]

Great video and it convinced me to finally fix the bulbs that have been out for years since I bought my 2003 4Runner in THAT YEAR!. The best purchase I've ever made. BTW, I missed the recall to get my dash replaced by the dealership...FREE (ouch). It's got cracks and is the only part of this awesome vehicle that shows its age. Does anyone have a solution for getting a new dash or just making it look better for a fair price? Any help is appreciated. Thanks a ton for this video!!

[@Wyliecoyote88]

I’ve owned my 4th gen four six months, I didn’t even think of replacing these bulbs. I use that storage for my mail key and garage door remote

[@CanadianGearhead]

I just pointed them out on a friend's 4runner that he's owned for years - he didn't know either

[@ianb4211]

Awesome video. I have the same problem with one bulb. Will definitely replace it now. Incidentally, I use the compartment that you pulled out to put money. Easier when I'm at a food drive through than trying to pull my wallet out.

[@epiphone79]

Thanks for the video! Have you ever exchanged the bulbs for the two ventilation mode buttons at the bottom end and maybe know the parts numbers, too? Best

[@CanadianGearhead]

Sorry I haven't changed those ones yet

[@jeremybartek2777]

Thanks for the tips, ordering bulbs. I thought it was gonna be one of those $1000 I'm not gonna do it replaced the unit dealer kind of things.

[@VLNTNE.]

Does each new bag come with two bulbs or just 1.??

[@KAShuACE_8807]

Wonder if you can change the color

[@landwalker5660]

Thank you so much, when I’m driving at night I can’t see my climate control temp

[@Backlashed]

thanks, got my time and temp lit up again!

[@chuckmartellaro6643]

That little cubby holds bags of snacks pretty damn well.

[@quanito77]

Hey! which are the generic bulbs for the temperature control lights!? Where can I get them?

[@lannynelson3033]

Brilliant video... thank you for sharing. Question: lift, wheel, and tire size? If you don’t mind.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Bit over 2" of lift, 17x8.5 0 offset and 285/70/17

[@Nylekichols]

Is there an led alternative for these?

[@cringeroadster6563]

Hey! Not sure if you’re gonna see this but my 04 Sport has had the bulbs out for a while, I bought all new bulbs from a dealership and installed them just as specified, but they’ll only light up what’s selected. The rest of the selector wheel won’t light up. Any tips?

[@kirkmathews5706]

Did you ever find an answer to this ?

[@cringeroadster6563]

@@kirkmathews5706 I sold the truck a while ago, but no, I don’t think I ever did. Replaced them all with brand new bulbs to no avail. Even swapped them around a few times, would only illuminate the selected control

[@juanm7381]

So, I use the center pop out tray as a holder for my Registration and Insurance cards, but I believe it supposed to be an ash tray. Not sure though. The video is excellent. Thx

[@speedwaychaser5193]

Great video, thank you for the guidance. About to replace my lights too

[@fsantamaria1974]

Hey man.... I thank you for your help, all the time you have something good to show, I have a question.. do you know the size of that screw that holds the little console...? My didn't have one... somebody else I guess lost it... thanks..

[@CanadianGearhead]

From what I remember it was just a self tapper with a 10mm head on it

[@fsantamaria1974]

@@CanadianGearhead yeap.... okay bro, thank you very much.

[@Scottish992]

I was wondering if anyone knows how to replace the lightbulbs for the cruise control? Or should I just buy new buttons. Any feedback would be great thank you. I just purchased my 2005 4RUNNER it has 133,000 miles on it. So these little quirks like lightbulbs don’t bother me, considering the hundreds of dollars I spent trying to keep my avalanche running.

[@JonFox1945]

Can someone post the links to these but with white LEDs, or perhaps even blue?

[@justinfaulk4264]

Can you get different color bulbs that fit? Like white?

[@OperationNorthwoods]

05 SR5. The screwdriver slots on the two LCD Clock illumination bulbs (90010-09017) must tighten to the point where those slots align vertically with the vertical hash marks at 12 o clock above each bulb hole. The bulb will not illuminate otherwise. I bought OEM Toyota 90010-09017 bulbs for my 4Runner but they will not turn to the proper allignment point. Don't know what to do now...very frustrating.

[@seidlinger4216]

07 SR5. same issue. apparently not all 4th gens use same complement of bulbs. 09017s are different than the bulbs I just pulled out. different enough that they won't lock in. There's gotta be a different part number -

[@OperationNorthwoods]

@@seidlinger4216 So how does one determine the correct OEM part number for those two specific bulbs?

[@seidlinger4216]

The online parts diagram shows the different layout for the SR5 vs the Limited, but it shows same 09017s in the positions behind the clock. So I don't know. I'm thinking I'll take my panel into the dealer, give them my VIN and ask them what part number bulbs go behind the clock.

[@OperationNorthwoods]

@@seidlinger4216 Good idea, I will do the same.

[@donovanm.8909]

What size Phillips head did you use to take out the initial screw?

[@seansun2513]

just wondering where to buy these bulbs in Canada

[@henryduke8944]

Got a question you replacing all of the bulbs why didn't you replace the rear defrost and the air circulating bulb I was just wondering

[@CanadianGearhead]

Not really worried about those ones burning out

[@nba2k11bgem]

Canadian Gearhead which bulbs are used for the rear defrost & air circulation?

[@Krioux3]

Great tip, thanks for adding the part numbers

[@Cricketplayer28]

What website did you go to to get these replacement lights

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

The video literally shows him driving to the Toyota dealership in time.lapse footage. I can't even... >.

[@sonyasandoval9153]

Do you know which bulb # goes to the buttons under the center dial?

[@willburdette8065]

Thanks for posting this. And I keep extrq lighers and phone chargers in my storage cubby.

[@jackstarnrs5922]

Excellent, always looking to make things work and save money doing it.

[@KSTrumpet8518]

Have you done the cupholder lights?

[@CanadianGearhead]

No mine are still working fine

[@charlesriley9426]

What is the number on led bulbs for both units

[@edgargarcia5771]

I can't remove the wiring connector. Any advice?