Replacing license plate light bulb

bulb: amzn.to/2pJ1Glj
2007 Toyota Highlander. Showing how to replace the license plate light bulb. Dealer wanted $38.82. Cost me a $1.25 to do it myself.

[@EllerthePeridot]

Thank you! Didn’t even know this was a thing til I got pulled over a few nights ago.

[@TomCat06]

Haha me too. Just got pulled over on Saturday. Didnt even know it was a thing.

[@charlesbrooks1430]

lmao i got pulled over last night

[@Mary-zj9jz]

i got pulled over tonight the office was really nice kept saying the only reason that i pulled you over was for plate light

[@lukesavage82]

Same bro legit last night🤦🏾‍♂️

[@catwolf14]

My husband got pulled over last night for the same thing, literally right as he was front of our house 🤣

[@iamajoyous1]

I think you did a great job on the video and I was able to change both of my license plate bulbs all by my single female self! Thank you!!!

[@tubejim101]

+Joy Colson Your welcome.

[@birddog3130]

not smart enought to get a man to do it.

[@lastwhtknight3002]

@@birddog3130 haha

[@hezekiahskyler9105]

I guess im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can give me!

[@knoxcharlie8158]

@Hezekiah Skyler instablaster :)

[@Violet_Lotus_]

Ha, I just paid $6 for a pack of 2 bulbs... 4 years after you made this video. Inflation!!

[@tubejim101]

Afraid to ask how much the dealer wants now :)

[@waylandharrington8758]

$7

[@user-st9tf1nm9f]

I paid $8 😂

[@johncarolina4950]

Checking in from 2022 with $8.75 for one bulb

[@Violet_Lotus_]

@@johncarolina4950 insane!

[@EliteNK]

Shattered the first bulb with channels, then used needle-nosed to pull the bulb out, then add sure the red dot on the bulb was away from the L / R on the bulb encloser. Works fine, very bright looks great! Thank you for this video

[@jamiemerkler6825]

Thanks! Dealer quoted me $40 too, got the bulbs for $4 and about to change them myself 👍🏼

[@todd5261]

Of all the videos out there I thought yours was the most thorough and realistic and great job of explaining each step of the way, thanks

[@tubejim101]

Thank you :)

[@AlexBoomBoomValdez]

after being let off with a warning by a cop last night for not having plate number lights, i had to go replace both of them. i, too, was stymied trying to take the entire assembly off. thanks for posting this video, it helped me a lot

[@jimwoodworth5685]

+Alex Valdez (boomboom) Glad to help you stay straight with law :)

[@calvin7740]

Same as you:-(

[@bwakel310]

Alex Valdez I got pulled over last night as well.

[@__deebzz__]

bwakel310 Got pulled over last night too for the third time

[@laurapowers9136]

I got pulled over by officer Galindo with Harris County last night at 11:30 LOL I said I know I wasn't speeding because I was on cruise control and he laughed. No ma'am but your plate is completely dark. He was so nice and I had no clue it was out. He told me to take the warning over to Chimney Rock with the bulb receipt.

[@haniehniroomand4901]

Thank you very much for this tutorial, I just replaced my car's plate light bulb based on your tutorial. It was very easy and only cost $4.50 to buy two light bulbs in #168. Thanks again

[@tubejim101]

+Hanieh Niroomand Glad to help.

[@Float4Fun]

WOO HOO! Thank you for showing this video and like you, I certainly felt it was something I can do my self. It would be NO surprise to me if the dealer noted on your license plate frame was wanting to charge you an outrageous fee to change the bulb. Clint Newell wanted about $160 to change out our in cabin air filter (.75/hr shop time!) I was able to do it for a Toyota $18 filter and done in 10 minutes.

[@sharmynkelliehan1252]

Got pulled over 2 days ago so I googled how to do this and will replace myself. Thank you for this video because I never paid any attention to license plate bulbs!!! BTW, I was given a ticket, no warning!

[@tubejim101]

Wow. Where are you from? Around here, you could be missing a bumper, and they won't pull you over.

[@CL-mp4vn]

Ticket for that ?! Unless they 2 were all out, if just one and you got a ticket, that's bad.

[@cantrell0817]

Thanks for posting this. I wasn't sure how the assembly fit together but your video showed it clearly. Saved me some frustration!

[@tubejim101]

Glad the video helped out =)

[@anthonyhood308]

Went to pep boy they wanted to charge me 32 dollars, to change but they did not have a appointment slot, so I schedule for later in the evening and came home, found your video (great instruction by the way), and did it myself in less the 10 mins for both lambs. great stuff thanks you save me 32 bucks and a drive you rock dude..

[@tubejim101]

Glad to help out.

[@cbrennan8644]

My dealer just tried to charge me $45 to change the bulb - thanks for the help!

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@uthamanj]

Wow really ? I just recently changed my bulbs ($6 Auto zone) it literally took me 5 minutes.

[@steptembersw]

Goddamn lmaooo

[@carlosguerrera]

Thanks for taking the time to create this. It helped me with my wife's 4Runner.

[@tubejim101]

+Carlos Guerrera Glad to help.

[@rayandrejewski916]

Lots of good "sidebar" advice here...."don't force anything, compare with the old one, test before reassembly". You are an excellent mechanic, in my opinion.

[@tubejim101]

+Ray Andrejewski Thank you.

[@rayandrejewski916]

+tubejim101 The bulb I bought at NAPA auto parts isn't quite as bright as the surviving factory bulb, but at 60 cents, I'm not complaining.

[@franklinguardado8709]

Yeah you the GOAT 😂. This is gonna help me avoid getting locked up again

[@charliem.7492]

Thanks James. This helped a lot. :)

[@ursamajor2000]

Thanks for the video. A pair of bulbs cost me $4.99 at O'Reilly's Auto Parts. I lifted up the hatchback for easier access. Took about 5 minutes.

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@trishcook5002]

I bought a pair yesterday at oriellys...$7.12! Inflation

[@pellergin]

I dowsed the old screws with Kroil penetrating fluid. I used the philips head screw #8x3/4 from AutoZone to replace the rusted screws.. Also I had to use vise grips to pull out the old bulb from the frame. Thanks for the video.

[@AndyAtlas2]

Thanks for the video! I was trying to pull out the wire also, but, like you, I thought I should check it out.

[@dtjones928]

I thank you for the video. Clearly stated, calmly presented, saved all of us money, and legal hassles too. I would echo ursulamajor2000 that it helped me a lot to lift the hatch when I was putting the units back in. Also, the bulbs were pretty hard to get out. I finally used a pair of pliers to pull them out. Worked like a charm.

[@tubejim101]

Glad the video helped out.

[@Flick30_90]

Thanks... you exactly addressed my question. Wasn't sure whether to unwrap the electrical tape in the back and pull the bulb out from the back or pull the lens cap off. Very much appreciate your time posting this.

[@tubejim101]

wxjeff80 Thank you.

[@Junawhat]

Thank you. Wish someone taught me this before now.. but im glad it was you. Great content~

[@crossphaded]

Very helpful! I was trying to pull the back socket out like an idiot! Thanks!

[@tubejim101]

Glad the video helped :)

[@joeymerlan]

Same! 😂😂

[@diontaedaughtry974]

Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍

[@marthatrevino594]

Thank you. I need to change mine. I paid $8 for 2 though.

[@user-iq2rx8rs7x]

Changing 2016 Honda Odyssey License Plates lamp

[@Rick-qr8vb]

Thanks... These instructions were good enough even I figured it out...

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@isabelramirez4377]

Thank you! that was so easy thanks to you =) I love being able to do things on my own so thanks=)

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@Andersonslc]

You're the man! thank you.

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@ricpowers1475]

Cool, i needed the info, and you provided.

[@annahenderson8073]

got pulled over twice in one night for this issue, at least i can fix it myself

[@marked4death076]

Hah! Try pulled over once for it and leads to dui haha bullshit dui at that

[@jorindagod6817]

SAME

[@R-A-H_-]

wtfff, here in Florida you don’t get pulled over for that. I’ve noticed mine were out and wanted some LEDs just to make it stand out. Crazy if you get pulled over

[@SMGFRESH]

Just got pulled over for it! Gotta grab me a bulb.

[@dustingonzalez1306]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@daboyblunder]

Thanks this was super helpful!

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome

[@christinerolle3876]

Thank u ,i will do it myself on my 4 runner.

[@adonnaygarzonify]

Thanks for the video it helps alot.

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome

[@rajanmathai]

Thanks for uploading the video. Firestone charge $37.50 for labor.

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@Mr.Preston3991]

Rajan Mathew they overcharge all the time lol

[@sambo9376]

Nice video! Oregon!

[@sarahbitsinnie1278]

Thank you for sharing. You save me 45.00

[@samedifference66]

thanks for this! i just changed both lights with no problem as a female!

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@jdiepjd]

Thank you!

[@juanjay5958]

Just did mine on my 97 4runner.

[@calvin7740]

Thank you I got done in about 20:00 mins. It took some doing putting it back in but I got it back in and it only costed me $6.85 at Auto Zone but that is better then what the dealer wanted. Thanks once more :-)

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome

[@hihoian]

Thank you sir

[@SMGFRESH]

Thanks!

[@mamajo005]

Mine has electrical tape as well... will the new light bulbs still work?

[@tubejim101]

Post a video, showing what your talking about, and I will take a look at it.

[@lilmamagc]

dang i just paid the man to do this for $24 when i could have done it for 6...

[@tiger611]

Thanks. My dealer wanted $35.88 to do this :).

[@tubejim101]

+tiger611 It is a shame the dealers gouge so much. Glad the video helped.

[@CL-mp4vn]

Mine is 2004, can use the same bulb #168 for it ?

[@tubejim101]

Your local auto parts store, can look that up for you.

[@josemorris5502]

ok i replace the bulbs while the truck was open then i close the truck an start the car an they didnt come on but they come on while the truck is open so whats the problem

[@tubejim101]

Think they only come on, when you turn your headlights on. Try turning on your headlights, and see if that gets them working.

[@tonyn152]

What year Sienna is this? We have a 2014, and all other videos I've seen show that you have to take off all the inside panels and it is a nightmare. Dealer wants $90 to replace bulbs.

[@tubejim101]

The vehicle in the video is a 2007 Toyota Highlander.

[@cliffsheets73]

What the?!?. My bulbs don't just pop out like that. I can't get a grip on it.

[@moshoodoseni9983]

Thanks

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@peteyy8980]

Where did you purchase the bulbs?

[@tubejim101]

Mine was a 168 bulb. Any auto parts store should have them. You can have one delivered to your house: amzn.to/2pJ1Glj

[@CostaRicaJack]

Do you know how to replace the tag light socket?

[@tubejim101]

The socket shown in this video?

[@CostaRicaJack]

Yes. The Dealer wants $400.00. They say you have to replace the whole thing.

[@CostaRicaJack]

You can reach me at [e-mail]

[@tubejim101]

I would check at your local auto parts store. If they can order just the socket, you can cut the wires, and crimp or solder the new one on. If they don't make an after market one, then order one from the a salvage yard.

[@CostaRicaJack]

Thanks. I have tried two parts stores and they do not care it. I guess i have to try the salvage yard.

[@georgekaz9129]

You coudnt open the trunk ??

[@tubejim101]

Let me know how the bulb change went.

[@80srockerable]

Terrible time removing screws on '08. Salt belt. Screws deteriated. I'm resorting to ordering new lenses and cutting old out. It's easier to work on by opening tailgate and bringing to your level.

[@rayleon0869]

I have the same issue ,what size bolts are the right ones to replace the old ones ?

[@rayleon0869]

What size are the replacement bolts ,i have the same issue with my 08 highlander

[@80srockerable]

@@rayleon0869 I can get you the info tonight. Once I removed the thread portion of the screw I just matched the closest one in a stainless steel phillips pan head sheet metal screws from Lowe's. #8 x 1" or guesstimate. For the right one I was prepared to cut off head with a Dremel like tool. But instead drilled tiny holes around the screw assembly to remove rest of light. Then used vise grips on the remaining. I ordered new Toyota lamps before I did this.

[@rayleon0869]

@@80srockerable thanks a million!

[@80srockerable]

@@rayleon0869 #8 x 5/8 stainless steel pan head phillips sheet metal screw is what I used. Can get at Lowe's, Home Depot. 3/4" would probably be ok too. Its just going into plastic. Stainless steel won't corrode. Also. I remember drilling small holes to cut off the plastic tab of light that protrudes into area opposite side of screw in order to get out lamp. Its amazing how stubborn the screw was into plastic. Good luck.

[@equalspro]

Oregon gang

[@meiyeengo]

dear there , can you show me what's kind of bulb I need to use , thanks

[@tubejim101]

Just go to any auto parts store. Have your Year, Make, and Model number. In my case: 2007, Toyota, Highlander. They will get you the correct bulb for your vehicle. For my vehicle, i use a 168 bulb.

[@meiyeengo]

Thank you !

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)

[@toniazjajordan4242]

Bastard really gave me a ticket for my lights being out. Not even a warning.😒 Yeah, guess what I'm doing today...... Anyways, Thanks the video helped!

[@tubejim101]

Hope today is a great day for you.

[@jyou9373]

Let me guess, white cop off-course never fails always picking on minorities not all of them but some of them dirty cops, get you a camera don't trust them

[@issahussein3681]

Why no video about Avalon 2001 !!

[@tubejim101]

I don't have one. But if I ever get one, and change the light bulb, I will make a video.

[@emariepetty8221]

I paid 9 dollars today smh

[@MistahFen]

I was quoted $91 for license plate light replacements. Oh boy.

[@tubejim101]

Always wonder how many people pay that?

[@ahmedbashir5130]

Thanks sir

[@tubejim101]

Your welcome :)