How to Change Automatic Gear Shifter Light Bulb on 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

[@tonyvumbaca]

Thanks Juni! Used your guide to remove the center console and reattach my shift cable. Dealer was going to rip me off for almost $600. With your help, the fix cost me 69 cents and about 20 minutes of my time. You're a lifesaver!

[@saurabhkansara5973]

What did you use to put the shift cable back on?

[@wutdadilyo]

Tony Vumbaca glad to help save money! That’s why I’m here to prevent you all from getting ripped off!

[@DrProfessorWeed]

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[@rebecca1894]

I have waited for years to figure out out to do this on my 2003 Camry, every mechanic I spoke with said it would cost me a "fortune" and would be an almost "impossible" task! Thanks so much. I will check out info re: 2003 Camry.

[@gargoylegator7902]

That's probably just what they say because it's a small annoying job they don't wanna do honestly...

[@GordonGidluck]

Replaced this bulb today in my 2006 Corolla. Earlier this week I fixed the clock. Thanks Juni for the helpful videos!

[@wutdadilyo]

I'm glad to help Gordon!

[@thomas5714]

TIP/CAUTION for DIY'ers: The two hold down bolts in the armrest box dead end in the floor board and are exposed to the environment. One of the bolts in my 04 Corolla was frozen by rust in place and snapped off at the head. If you can soak them from the bottom with Never Seize - that may help ease them out. ANOTHER TIP: You can disconnect the arm rest power out let AND the shifter console power outlet and remove the entire saddle out of the way to: clean out the change & french fries on the saddle mount, find surprise lost items & do a thorough cleaning of the saddle. MSG 4 JUNI: Thanks dude, GREAT DIY vid. I also did the clock and re-soldered the resistors. Your vids had a big contribution to my 04 rebuild - refurbishment project. Thank you - T.T.O'F 04/10/2020.

[@-.TS.-]

I still drive my 2006 Corolla. I have so much attachment to it that I just can’t let it go. Also in very good condition. I was able to replace the transmission light because of this video. Thank you Juni!

[@wutdadilyo]

My pleasure to help T S!

[@richardshilling7930]

Just saw the title of your video but had to run to HD for something and realized the light bulb in my 04 is out! Great timing and nice job! This is my next project.

[@anamacuran7104]

Thank you very much. I have a Toyota corolla 2005 automatic, we follow step by step your video, and we did it, we use a LED bulb 168, it cost 5.63 $ at Kmart. Virginia USA. Thank you for save us $ 227.83.

[@bucketseats007]

Thank you so much for a detailed video. Light is replaced! Instructions and no stupid soundtrack. I tightened the emergency cable with the centre console raised and with the tensioner accessible too. Thank you so much!

[@anvil4646]

Thanks Juni S. for this tutorial vid. Done bulb replacement in my Corolla 2003 this afternoon, and just like walking in the park because of your video. Great help.

[@twistervtx5682]

Had to replace my shifter light and couldn't find out how to do so until I stumbled upon your video. Thank you very much for the tutorial! Super useful

[@Dehzo]

Very simple and straightforward tutorial, thanks a lot!

[@wutdadilyo]

Thanks for watching Dehz!

[@willbrown5664]

We bought this car used and did not even know it was supposed to be lighted. Thanks!

[@jamesalann]

Excellent video! My GF put this task on my “honey do” list and I immediately searched KZbin and found your video. Very well done and easy to follow instructions. Great job & thanks!

[@johnherron1943]

REALLY helpful video. Saw this video a few weeks ago, ordered the part, and just replaced the indicator light today. Without this video, I wouldn't have had any idea where the light was, let alone how to get to it. One note, the directions are correct about turning the light socket counter-clockwise; but keep in mind that's looking from underneath. If you're looking from above, it's clockwise. Hard to explain - point is, I had to try both directions. That light socket is really hard to get to with your fingers, both taking it out and putting it back in. Thanks again - gave me the confidence to do the repair.

[@wutdadilyo]

I'm glad I was able to help John! Thanks for watching!

[@islam.saiful]

Fod those who are not aware, if you stop by any parts store you can pick up the bulb. The bulb number is 194 or 168 bulb number. If its Sylvania Bulbs is 194LL

[@johnfrancis4407]

Hi Juni, Just came across your video on how to replace the bulb for the Gear Shifter. I want to Thank You Very Much !!! Your step by step worked perfectly….You gave me the confidence to do it myself, take care. Look forward to any other do it yourself Videos for the Toyota Corolla.

[@bahhaziz]

No need to remove the middle console. You only need to remove the wood looking plastic and the black plastic around the shifter with the shifts letters to access the bulb

[@junkemails5050]

Really? Are you talking the models between 2003-2008 right? Mine is 2006 LE iam not sure if is there many differences between the (2003-2005) and (2006-2008) because they do have some different stuff. Which car you did this? Which year model? I need replace the bulb also. I took it off the wood like thing and now i am not sure what to do, i though about it to take off the black around the shift but because I don’t what to do iam afraid to force and break anything, please tell me how to do it. When i ask other people they came with same thing blah blah ask a professional and nope its out of possibility iam broke, I barely got money for the bulb, will first try a different bulb

[@nfn4]

Thanks for the video. I changed the shifter light in my 2004 Corolla, and because of your video, the process was a cakewalk.

[@stevestevenson3252]

it's 2022 and you just saves me $350. Thank you.

[@Scoobystu4u]

Hey man I appreciate the video. It went exactly as u said. Easy as pie. Couldn’t have gone any easier actually. Toyota here said it would be about 200.00+ lol. Saw ur video, went to Toyota, paid $4.00 for the bulb and took 6 mins from start to finish. You rock!!!! Much much muchhhh appreciated !

[@RavenousFallen]

200 bucks for 10 minutes of labor is wild.

[@IceFromTheSun]

I followed your tutorial and I was able to fix the gear shifter light bulb on my 2008 corolla CE. Thanks.

[@zoltanpapp6458]

Thank you very much! I was able to change the bulb on my wife's 2003 Corolla based on your instructions here.

[@genericusername1365]

Hey Juni, I found this video from the ToyotaNation forum. Along with everyone else, I'd like to thank you for helping people with this video! It's a good thing you're doing, Thanks again.

[@wutdadilyo]

You're very welcome john. Hopefully future videos will continue to be helpful to you as well

[@abbyboyone]

Thanks for the video. I spilled some juice into the shifter box and needed help in how to move the panel so I could clean out the sticky stuff. This helped.

[@wutdadilyo]

+abbyboyone glad to help!

[@ianfischer103]

Thanks for the explanation. I have a different car but I had no clue what an auto trans indicator bulb was until i saw your video. I'm sure it's the same function on my car but slightly different procedure to get to it. THANKS!

[@wutdadilyo]

You're welcome! glad to help!

[@edwardlatt7383]

BTW: for the bulb, the Sylvania 194 is a direct replacement for the uber expensive OEM

[@r762368]

Yes, but it burns out quicker than the OEM bulb.

[@atiridamian4180]

Morning

[@dishingitupwithmark8064]

I am trying to find the LED equivalent!

[@nicolasrodrigue529]

​@@dishingitupwithmark8064 i messed up my car electric with led light, had to change the relay for my blinkers. and also you might not want a too shiny light in the console. Consider these points before going crazy on the leds as i did 😅

[@FRABS08]

Juni S! You are amazing! You are my hero! Everything worked almost exactly as you described! My son and I changed the bulb with very little hassle (and he has absolutely no patience). In my 2005 Corolla, the light was on the opposite side, and there was a bar on the back of our gear box cover that impeded our access, so we had to remove the gear cover altogether. Also, there was an electrical connection on the opposite side that we had to disconnect. We just worked together to put everything back as exactly we had dismantled. Thank you for giving us the confidence to "do it ourselves" and save hundreds!

[@wutdadilyo]

I'm glad that I can help!

[@Interceptorconcepts]

Finally, a professional grade DIY video. Thanks, now I can scratch it off the honey do list.

[@brandcast74]

Juni, thank you so much for making this video, I followed the steps and knocked this out. While I had it all taken apart, I deep cleaned the console and shift indicator plate. Now it looks factory fresh!!

[@bophbo]

I agree! You made it super easy. Your presentation and the editing of the video were great. Much appreciated.

[@wutdadilyo]

Thanks for the kind words Phil!

[@joehiton4915]

Thanks Juni, dealer wanted to charge approx. $215 for this repair. You made it look easy.

[@wutdadilyo]

It's definitely ridiculous how much the dealer charges for repairs such as this. It literally cost me $4.75 (tax included) for the bulb from the dealership and 15-20 minutes of your time. Please let others know of my video and my channel as I will be coming out with other videos in the near future. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe!

[@marcocastillo2754]

Great going my man! I'm finally going to get this job done this weekend. Wouldn't have tried it without your help. Thanks again!

[@wutdadilyo]

You got this Marco!

[@debbiehenley9991]

Great video, changed the bulb in 20 mins. Thank you.

[@wutdadilyo]

Glad to help. Subscribe for future videos

[@typedview77]

Great video bro. Short simple and straight to the point. Keep the video posted. God speed.

[@chrisneilgreen]

You saved me so much time and money. God bless you!

[@0g.gizm0]

Thank you thank you so much you don't know how helpful this video is. I was waiting for my boyfriend and my brother to assist me but unfortunately I could not wait any longer I did it myself all with your guide thank you thank you thank you!!

[@handymanguy3190]

just did this couple months ago thanks bro you save me a lot money at dealershipwould been 75 to 95.00 to just replace little bulb it ridiculous ...

[@ruthb7557]

Your instructional video was PERFECT! Thank you!

[@wyldkatt2005]

That's a clockwise turn, not a counter clockwise turn, but other than that, this video saved me $$. THANK YOU!!!!

[@TO0bDO0d]

Great video! It helped me a lot changing my 2003 Camry's "Position Indicator Lamp", as it's called. I didn't even have to remove the storage box/armrest, only the main covering over the brake and shifter. Your video helped me feel underneath and find the bulb. Quick twist, and it was out!

[@wutdadilyo]

TO0bDO0d glad that helped to fix your Camry! Subscribe for more videos

[@tarantulla0078]

thanks , great job ,very educative . i have a question /Observation.. i use a corolla 2008.. i noticed , the auto shifter light doesnt come up immediately i start my car , it comes up only when i shift to drive of any other gear also the lights around the Ac nobes (it practically delays for some time before coming up

[@jahongir41]

Thank you, Juni! Great video. Followed your instructions and got it done in 15 minutes! Thanks again!

[@mbarb54]

Great video. I'll be changing the bulb tomorrow and it should be easy now that I know what to do. Thanks for great instructions.

[@arobjavan9481]

Wow, fantastic job, thanks so much.

[@wutdadilyo]

thank you very much Arob!

[@pbrown2871]

Good job. Easy to listen to and finally a complete sequence of events. A+

[@TruthHurts01]

"the green rubber cover"... looks familiar. ;)

[@steveturpin4242]

Excellently explained and clear...thanks.

[@kloudking1]

Nice video! Just bought my daughter a 2004 Camry and the shifter bulb is burnt out. I think it should be pretty much the same as a corolla. Great video!

[@ashishmathur9984]

Great video.. very nicely explained.

[@videot7]

Most Excellent, concise and very helpful

[@wutdadilyo]

thank you john! subscribe for more videos

[@randyaskew4388]

Yo Juni,although I do not have a Toyota, I might as well call it a 2001 Mitsubishu Stratus. The video walked me thru what the heck `i needed to do to replace that little $3.00 bulb. The Dealers wanted an arm and a leg for you and your videographers video procedure.. So Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,oohhh Have A Happy New Year2015

[@inka411]

All of your videos are very informative. KEEP IT UP!

[@wutdadilyo]

+Loi Quach Thank you so much. Stay posted for more videos to come

[@nancyboutros3213]

+Juni S.Can you tell me please where can you find the fuse box for the gear shift on toyota matrix 2007

[@manuelportugues4741]

Perfect video love it

[@shakirabells6955]

Thanks a lots this is helpful I've been searching this kind of answer finally I got it I have Chevy Cobalt 2009 desame problem with yours thanks again 100 percent thumb up

[@casiopea1953]

Thanks a lot your video was very Helpful. Congrats.

[@wutdadilyo]

Ramiro Gonzalez You're welcome!

[@half_r_mk5]

Man! I'm getting all the tips for doing this! Thanks!

[@oscarortega408]

2 for 2 Juni! I used your other video for the clock fix and all is good!

[@wutdadilyo]

Oscar Ortega thanks Oscar! Hopefully in future videos I can continue to help you with your corolla!

[@bernardsnyder8034]

Hi Juni, thank you for showing me how to do this, Great directions Thank-You!!!!!!!

[@wutdadilyo]

You're very welcome Bernard!

[@cedrickmckenney1931]

Good video, I was able to change out my bulb in under 15 min. Keep up the good work!

[@brendandrury2177]

Juni, I followed your instructions and, guess what? I found my wedding ring under my console. It had fallen through the small space in front of the emergency brake handle.

[@genericusername1365]

Chris O'Dowd That's good news! Juni is also helping with people's marriages! It's good all around!

[@brendandrury2177]

funny

[@rkgsd]

You weren't wearing it because what? lol

[@jorgemartinez4166]

Lol ...! I hope find main !!!

[@jorgemartinez4166]

I lost it to somewhere in the car too Probably it is the same Spot place ! Ooohh..! Lol Thanks juni for the video Adios amigo

[@onechocopanda]

Thank you for sharing! This video is super helpful! I prefer to DIY instead of going to auto shops, especially for little things like this.

[@NadiMich]

One of the best help videos! very well done Juni!

[@fgrider65]

Hello. Your video was very useful. I got changed the light bulb! Thank you!

[@slothomatic]

Outstanding guide.

[@Oaxacamilamores]

U do it alot of work you dont need to do all tha work just remove the black plastic where the shifter is and get the light bulb from top and that all

[@NghiaNguyen-dr7ld]

Great video. Also your video how to fix the clock for 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. helped me fixed my clock with simple thing reheat the solder joint on few resistors. Thanks

[@hphinn]

Nia Win!

[@wutdadilyo]

Nghia Nguyen glad to help!

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Thank, you very much, excellent, very nicely demonstrated with details. Now I can do. 👍👍. Looking forward to your videos.

[@Wolfy887]

Fantastic video, step by step. Really helped me out.

[@craigRe-w8s]

Loved you Vid! Great job! Very informative!

[@Faithsol]

Awesome video! Easy to follow!

[@jirojosephesman8175]

keep up the video on corollas it will be a great help...God bless

[@wutdadilyo]

Thank you! I will as this year I will bring more videos on the corolla.

[@TeKNiQ50]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you.

[@PraveenKumar-ej5hk]

Juni, thanks a lot. Your video guide was awesome!

[@TylerNavratil]

Thanks for the video Juni! It was very informative and helpful. Not sure if you have made one already but I was hoping that that you would make a video for replacing instruments and dash lights for the same Corolla you used in this video? Thanks

[@ronaldnayman4841]

Great Video. Looks like I can do this. This will save some money. Thanks !!

[@wutdadilyo]

Thanks Ronald! subscribe for more videos

[@andrewwu666]

Nice. I will try to do it later according to what I got from this helpful video. Thanks

[@markitux]

man, you saved my life!

[@gilbertoperez6713]

Great teachings easy to install for non-mechanics...

[@mattitaylor5147]

Great video....easy to understand.

[@wutdadilyo]

Thanks Matti! subscribe for more videos

[@nicolasrodrigue529]

Thank you managed to do it without removing the console with spair licence plate lights seems to be the same model. I used the 10mm and a nitrile glove to get the bulb down the tight space.

[@marcindabrowski7467]

Hi! To change shifter bulb you don't need to remove central console. Only two steps to do: remove a shifter trim and next remove black shifter panel (mounted on four latches). The bulb you can change using nippers. That's all! It's good to use LED bulb instead W5W.

[@wutdadilyo]

+Marcin Dąbrowski that may be the case, but for ease of doing, my method is preferred and it really only takes an extra 10-15 more minutes to remove and reinstall the center console. Plus access to the bulb is easier using my method. LED bulbs may last longer, true, but remember LED bulbs are sometimes uni-directional and some parts of the shifter area may appear brighter than others versus the standard non-LED bulb used in there that dissapates light more evenly

[@jamesmackesy6473]

Thanks Juni, Great video, easy to follow. However, it seems this was not my issue since the bulb did not light once connected. Do you have any suggestion as to what the issue might otherwise be?

[@oscarobando6978]

Nice,easy and helpful .Thank you for sharing.

[@johnderoos]

Your videos are excellent! Thanks for the help. I've got a bulb on the left side of the selector side of the fan & temp control on the 2003 Toyota Corolla that goes on & off, when I change the selector. I can get it back on by tapping the console. Evidently, the bulb is OK, because it does work. Could it be just loose in the socket? Also, how do I get to the bulb? Do you have any ideas on how to correct this problem?

[@axeatticus]

Thank you for the awesome video! Could you do one on how to change the dash console lights, like for the A/C etc. Thank you a bunch!

[@wutdadilyo]

Hey Atticus, I will be doing that video this year. Hang in there, been busy

[@0Acacia22]

I don't think I would have ever done/try this without this vid. A BIG Thank you! I just got this done on my car. It took me an extra 5 min. only because I didn't have a 10mm screw driver, so I used a wrench :) Job Done!

[@dnuse854]

Thank you so much, realy helpful video !!!

[@ppaul8602]

thank you for that video. just had mines fixed.

[@wutdadilyo]

P Paul glad yours is fixed! Subscribe for more videos!

[@JLiptaq]

Thanks so much for sharing, It is appreciated.

[@michaelmorris8331]

You just saved me $159.00 from the dealer! Thx bro

[@wutdadilyo]

Hey we all have to save money. I'm glad I could help!

[@AlexOrtiz-ok9uu]

Luckily I have standard transmission lol.. hey man thanks for the video ... my dashboard lights seem “not so bright” can u show us how to replace them ? I’d like to upgrade them to led ... but I can’t find a video how to do so...

[@jmartinefl]

Hi Juni, how to replace the cigarette socket in a Toyota Yaris 2007, I used your video to change the gear shifter bulb for a Toyota Corlla and it works Thanks

[@nitinvarshney5920]

Hi Juni, thanks for the great tutorial, can you please also make one to show how to change the bulbs of the climate control, ac, heater and all those knobs under the clock in 2003 to 2007 Toyota Corollas., Please help

[@phuctpham]

Thanks Juni for the video instructions. You da man.

[@dailandottley4283]

thank you very much for the detail

[@jigsshah2555]

Thanks Bro. Step by step Instructions.

[@munkylulz]

Thank You! Very Helpful!

[@Derek8487]

Thanks for the video now I can change that damn bulb on my 03 corolla.

[@sergiochapulin4916]

good video show me to replace my bulb !!! tks again

[@mr.tarzan184]

Genius Juni. Video very very useful!