Toyota Camry - Climate Control Bulbs

[@ferret13sj]

8 years later, this is the simplest clearest video I found. Ordering my bulbs now!

[@mattyv1228]

Stopped at the dealer today and paid $15 for 2. Couldn't find it any cheaper elsewhere without paying an arm and a leg for shipping. Great video..THANKS!!!

[@michaelkern8856]

Mike from St. Peters, Mo 12/10/22 Thank you so much! My wife has an 2006 and I can't see a thing at night. I do most of the maintenance on the car.

[@joetiller1031]

One of your easiest fix I've seen you do no rust.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Joe Tiller No rust, kinda sad right

[@danielvaldezaguirre]

who can possibly dislike this video?, this guy is amazing and works like a champ. Keep up the good work Eric!

[@JerryVist]

You guys are a great help! I went to the Toyota dealership and they said those bulbs were not available? 🤥 With the parts numbers that he showed me, I was able to get to get the correct bulbs and put them in. You save me a lot of money. Thanks!

[@wyattoneable]

Your on fire Eric, three videos in one week. I love it. In my limited experience (and watching your videos) I'm beginning to realize that cars are assembled as quick as possible. If I keep that in mind it helps me take stuff apart.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+wyattoneable And you get one tomorrow too :)

[@billrimmer5596]

Thank u! Short and sweet. Nice to have that info and reference. It's a better day when we start off with SMA

[@normansmith7806]

A nice clean and easy one with no rust ! Good one!

[@laohantun7404]

Thanks mate, Learnt so much from you. May God bless you with prosperity, good health to your family.

[@joeacfalle2380]

Yay...Dr. O light up the customer's day.

[@rsage_]

Stuck at the Chicago Airport watching some of your vids. Man o man, get ready for some snow over there, Eric! I'm heading over to the west coast for a few weeks, but then over to Rochester...hopefully things will have warmed up by then.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Rodrigo Sagebin Oh man you'll be just an hour North of SMA! Things are pretty clear here so far, only an inch or so and a little chilly, in the 20's

[@stevenski4]

+South Main Auto Repair I live in Rochester. You're closer to me than I thought too. About 1:15 minute or so drive.

[@PeteyG708]

A 5 minute SMA Video??!?? What is this blasphemy?! Haha. Great stuff. I am glad to see that not everything is just bulbs or LEDs soldered to a board... That really makes it easy in the long run. Thanks for the great info Eric!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Pete Gaytan III Trust me people will be gagging after this week of all vids over an hour lol

[@CHIBA280CRV]

That has to be the fastest repair and video you ever made , come on you make a longer one Lol.. Thanks Eric...

[@joeshearer1247]

Nice to hear uplifting music in your shop

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Joe Shearer :)

[@esmith836]

Hey Eric, have you thought of selling South Main auto Repair tee shirts? I've seen the tees you wear and looks pretty sweet. Definitely more work but a cool way to make some extra bucks! I enjoy all your videos, we need more mechanic's like you in Grand Blanc Michigan, not saying there isn't a few good ones here. alot of people don't like taking their vehicles to someone, always thinking they are about to get the shaft.

[@cartechautomotive6749]

I'll bet that is a Jeep cranking for your thumbnail page lol ! Heard that long crank those 4.0 motors have a bunch. Great Videos and awesome Diagnostics! You guys show how it is supposed to be done ! Keep em coming.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+CarTech Automotive you got it!

[@adsoldschool]

Very timely video, getting ready to replace these in my '05. Also having an issue with the shifter console light and my dimmer switch (the dial knob to the left of the steering wheel) isn't working. Would love some info on how to access both of those!

[@JiltedValkyrie]

omg ty for the part number...made it so easy to get replacements!

[@erickieffer8440]

Isn’t it nice when the parts counter guy knows exactly what you need.

[@rbbbjl1]

Thanks 4 helping us see the light, u sure r a real bright guy!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+rbbbjl1 no pun intended right? lol

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Actually- you are correct about it using "Fiber Optics". One of the original types of "light transmitting plastic" was (and still is) a super clear polycarbonate brand named Lucite.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP Sweet I got something right

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

South Main Auto Repair *OH, HUSH!*

[@dronesandstuff61]

An oldie but a goodie! Just changed mine....thanks!!

[@547Rick]

My coffee didn't even get cold watching this one. LOL! Informative video. Thanks Eric!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Rick Anderson DDon't worry tomorrow and the next 4 or 5 u are gonna need 2 cups and a snack....

[@brucepierce6124]

+South Main Auto Repair i am going to need it. talking big snow tomorrow. 4 to 12 inches.

[@SouthMainAuto]

we dodged the bullet on that one.

[@brucepierce6124]

sounds good

[@drummergirl151]

Really great video! Could you do the same DIY explanation on a 2007-2011 Toyota Camry? I can't seem to find any instruction on this gen anywhere.

[@jakesnake_27]

This could come in handy, I have an 06 Camry.

[@uprednecked]

that job was definitely a 1-2 barbeque job! Cheers!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice , first thing in the morning quickie , nice way to start the day. Thanks SMA

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Steve Rob Thanks!

[@SuperJeremi10]

+South Main Auto Repair nice i need to get new bulbs for my 2000 jeep grand Cherokee the bulb for the mode select has been out for along time so at night i have to guess weather if turned it to floor for heat or to defrost when the windows are fogging up till i get to a light and can really look at it ive gotten good at remembering how many turns to turn it though io have to figure out how to get the climate control out ac and heat work fine just needs new bulbs.

[@hawaiianf1504]

hey big guy please rem to wash your hands after every quickie and B4 u eat. Video Quickie .. jeez, you just woke up. Man some of these YT buddies think the weirdest things.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hawaiian F150 Don't know what kinda quickie you get but I wash before too :)

[@SouthMainAuto]

Steve Rob Haha remember this is a rated G channel lol

[@mawolff23]

Nice haircut Eric. Awesome vid as well!

[@rider9195]

Nice quick and easy fix! Guess your parts guy knew what he was doing.

[@CheezyDee]

When in doubt about dash stuff, and if it's anywhere near the radio, try looking up Crutchfield instructions. And for $8 you could probably get 20+ LEDs and resistors, solder them in and they'll last forever.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Cheezy Dee first ones lasted 11 years, Car will be in crusher before these go bad....

[@spuddapotato2494]

In my 2000 Ford Taurus, the light bulb behind my speedometer went out. You literally had to tear up the entire dash and remove the radio to replace them. I just lived with them because A) I didn't feel like doing that myself, and B) I didn't feel like paying a guy an hours worth of labor to replace a 5 cent bulb. The Toyota I bought after dealing with the Ford headache is MUCH easier in terms of radio removal, bulb replacement, etc. I love Toyota.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+spuddapotato2494 you better go watch this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6iTeZ-np9yIaZo

[@heavyset0223]

Nice video. I have the same issue on 01 Silverado.

[@ComfortPlusHeatingandCooling]

Good job. This video will help many people for many years! Plus you got coffee lol.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+ComfortPlus Heating and Cooling Oh yeah!

[@NuMooX]

Cool! Show one for a 2007-2011 Camry if it comes your way.

[@dozza202]

awesome video

[@ericcorse]

Its nice when the engineers do have their head up there butt and an easy job is actually an easy job

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Eric Corse Yep it was a gravy job

[@sparkyobrian6417]

+Eric Corse they'll be sure and fix that on the 2017 model

[@eddiedav6162]

Great job and fast thank you

[@williamclick9771]

I've been wanting to change mine to led 74 bulbs which I already have. Cool White. I have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder.

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Wish they all could be that easy!

[@Mrflash222006]

Nice simple fix - try a nissan climate control, 3 dials each has a incandescent bulb soldered directly to the pcb (surface mount) non user serviceable - but you can just unsolder them and replace them with a bulb from the likes of mouser or swap out the resistors and fit smd LEDs

[@itsjustmetomc4848]

That was short and sweet, 1, 2 Barbecue! LOL

[@ehabzaka1]

Thank you so much

[@crapper1]

wow you know your a diehard SMA fan when u expect him to spray brake cleaner on a job like this

[@Iciielitez]

LOL!

[@dc5723]

+crapper1 You're right, this is the first time I didn't see brake cleaner or Fluid Film used. Something's not right in the universe :) Must be a good break from the usual repairs - something quick, easy and it works!

[@hawaiianf1504]

+crapper1 Yeah I too was like -- wah, huh, wait, why no mo, oh...ok, i guess i no need no mo stinking brake clean... mongo miss brake clean!! going to garage.. byebye..

[@PeteyG708]

Brake Clean... Breakfast of Champions. (Don't really drink it... Please.)

[@Robert-vi6tb]

Haha. Spraying a ciggar on a party dosent sound tasty either. Guess its made for jack ass stunt action.

[@777warhero]

If only all jobs were this easy and quick to do.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+argonian bilbo nah we need the hard ones to keep us sharp

[@777warhero]

South Main Auto Repair I guess you're right. It's nice to have easy ones too. Its "recreational"

[@8953147]

My 2000 4Runner uses those bulbs too.

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

I think this is a common problem on these cars. Same thing happened on my mom's 05 Camry.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Plug n' play huh? Wish they were all this easy. Next time I want to see a soldering iron and full-gorilla 3-hour dash teardown to replace a 5-cent bulb haha!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+motoYam82 Haha lead smoke, swearing, hammers ohhh the drama haha

[@tctwg1]

Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

Loads to watch this week. :)

[@SouthMainAuto]

+WhitwellMike B and more to come

[@futfatal5941]

hi sir....you are super star for really.......

[@JamesAutoDude]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

[@buddymcburnett3011]

Hello Sir, can you tell me how to replace the bulbs in my Mercury Sable 2001 climate control unit? Thanks for your help!!

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Hardest part of the job is figuring out how to disassemble a clip secured component w/o breaking it and instead of making a few bucks changing bulbs you have to pay for a panel replacement ...Nice job!!

[@karlodonovan4915]

your the man

[@hawaiianf1504]

Tah Dah -- the lights working - hahaha Classic!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Hawaiian F150 u have to use your best girly voice to do it....

[@hawaiianf1504]

+South Main Auto Repair. -- Rut Roh .. I thought you said "Wear my Hulu Skirt and Coconut Shells..." at least I made three one dollar bills. Dang It Capt'n... I just dumped all the dilithium crystals and we're headed right for that all girl's college. Capt'n, we're going in their dorm rooms... Cram it Clowny... stop worrying, it'll fit with a wiggle and a push !!

[@theoldwizard998]

Oooooohhhh ... Silver fox ! At least you have something up there !

[@SouthMainAuto]

+theoldwizard998 It is all there but been white sense about age 15

[@binnsh]

I think I need a set of those plastic pry bars!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+binnsh BAMM! astore.amazon.com/httpswwwy0837-20/detail/B009QLBDSW

[@kommoncents0000]

Are there LED's for these ? I have a 2007 corolla it was a pain in the butt to get the panel off. I found the bulbs and tried to yank them out, thanks to your video I found that they quarter turn from behind. The led's are not for looks as wanting to use for long life.

[@dst6619]

that is what you call a real quicky 😜

[@SouthMainAuto]

+dennis tresselt Yep

[@RacerJames76]

Hey Eric. Check out metraonline.com for vehicles that are over a year old when removing trim around the radio. They give instructions for removing the radio, but often they give detailed explanations of removing the surrounding trim too.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+James Musselwhite Good info thanks

[@Dcs-Brasil]

piece of cake

[@geojor]

thanks for sharing...

[@dc5723]

Wow, that was a tough job. I saw the beads of sweat on your forehead Eric.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+RareDiamond Ching haha yeahhh....

[@lamoin44]

thank you

[@vatobryanvlogs4570]

Could you do the speedometer of the Toyota Camry how yo change the light bulb

[@beavisnowell7234]

What size are those bulbs ?

[@Elliswg]

Eric is their a way to change the bulbs on a dodge magnum. My back light went out and I didn't see a way to change them.

[@susanishardcore]

hi I have a question - I replaced the light bulb as shown in the video here, however after a day the console lights went out again. Do you have any suggestion on what I should do?

[@helivesonforever]

Where do you order those super soft purple looking bulbs? The one in my headlight switch is burnt.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+***Classified*** I got them from yota

[@helivesonforever]

South Main Auto Repair forgive my stupidity, but what is that? lol

[@SouthMainAuto]

+***Classified*** lol the yota dealer duh haha "toYOTA"

[@helivesonforever]

South Main Auto Repair I was thinking that, but wanted to be sure, lol.

[@carlbyington5185]

HEY !!!, No snap rings on those bulbs :)

[@73superglide62]

saved the bulb

[@carmelogonzalez8710]

I wonder if that would work on a 2011 camry se one of the switches light is off

[@mactech8167]

I’m putting led bulbs in

[@jimmcmillen4695]

Eric I have a 2003 Toyota Camry it going to need a steering rack its starting to leak any idea what you would charge for putting that in..

[@SouthMainAuto]

+jim McMillen If it was a v-6 I'd install it for $300.00 plus parts, alignment and fluids

[@jimmcmillen4695]

+South Main Auto Repair Sorry it is a 2203 V6 with 95000 on it I'm not sure how much the part are but last time I did the oil change I seen it leaking a little

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

New Camry probably uses soldered on LEDs that require the entire assembly to be replaced at a cost of $300. :)

[@ManicMechanic007]

Definitely a 3-4, out the door.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+ManicMechanic007 gravy and biscuits!

[@DXFAN6909]

I have a 99 solara so you know what kind of bulb replaces that and the cigarette light bulb that light up that ring around the cigarette lighter do you have any idea what kind of bulb that is I can't figure it out and nobody knows

[@truevision6868]

I have replaced one of the bulbs twice and it falls out. I am using the Toyota bulb, qtr turn.

[@IntradeMotors]

i can just see the heater control fly to the rear window when the airbags deploy

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Intrade Motor I guess if your air bags are blowing off that might not matter haha

[@int53185]

What's the book time to R&I?

[@SouthMainAuto]

+James Last 0.6

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

Wish all your jobs were that easy..

[@SouthMainAuto]

+ItsAlwaysRusty nah it would be boring

[@fieldsofomagh]

When it comes to plastic, some people have 9 lives + the rest .As my Mom used to say "you're better born lucky than rich".

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Tom OConnor lol your mom is right haha

[@randygudeahn7304]

I think those folks with the Camry needed brake parts cleaner in the cd player.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Randy Gudeahn (ProTech) Haha come on Randy you know these folks ;) I think she could take me lol. Besides she brought me a coffee :)

[@randygudeahn7304]

You got ripped off Eric, she brought me a steak and you get coffee. ;) have a great day.

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

+Randy Gudeahn (ProTech) red meat not good for the heart

[@SouthMainAuto]

Randy Gudeahn Oh man I need to work a deal next time!

[@Grad3r]

Why you don't instal LED?

[@emmvee1678]

Any one know about an 09 with same problem?

[@jacoballen2664]

This happened to my car but apparently the replacement bulbs got deleted from the universe and are impossible to find. Even the dealer didn't have them!

[@MrFreeze79]

hi, do you think it's too late to become a mechanic at 37? i really really like working on cars, I feel as though I have wasted to much time on my current career which I hate, but make better money at than a mechanic. but i hate the damn job and pretty soon i think i'll get fired lol. thanks man love the vids.

[@hawaiianf1504]

bunker buster ... Dude it's never too late to do what you love doung. hopefully you got the low wages covered. have you considered a school and a year or so of professionally arranged training? best bet there if you need solid credentials. . and you will to command better wages. rem -- if you love what you do, it ain't work.

[@MrFreeze79]

i've thought long and hard about the wage cut i'll be taking, and willing to get a second job for the next 5 years until i'm at a journeyman wage. i'm just worried that these shops will look at me like "sorry you're too old to get into mechanic!". I should have followed my passion a LONG time ago, but instead went for the job that pays more. unfortunately, that job pays me half of what I used to make 8 years ago. literally - half. i want to do something I love!

[@Robert-vi6tb]

+bunkerbuster Do you love oil change, brake, tire change, exhaust jobs ? Yea, the electric is more adventure and is never ending learning.

[@MrFreeze79]

yes, I love it all!

[@Robert-vi6tb]

Now you clearly answered your self. Do it !

[@johnmac1137]

What did you charge her 3 4. 5 hundred

[@DRESHCO84]

hei can i ask you someting?? my mam's hyundai accent 2000 instrument cluster end cd player is dead no light no nofing it's all black. the garage told my mam go end bay new car.. sorry for my engelish am from norway

[@byrysh]

+Daniel Dreyer Yeah, radio lights dont work replace the whole car. Good idea...

[@Mrflash222006]

Lol it's more than likely a fuse find a Hyundai forum and you will find the info you require to fix it

[@DRESHCO84]

my mam uses a head lamp to see how fast she drives..

[@byrysh]

Daniel Dreyer that would be a fuse more then likely. maybe a bulb

[@DRESHCO84]

maby a diode??

[@supercoupe6288]

seems like it's a crap shoot when dealing with dashes and plastic covers.

[@KenLyns]

+super coupe Toyotas tend to be easy to work on. My Tacoma's HVAC comes off the same way.

[@alienc3]

If only all your jobs were that easy, of course if that were the case you'd have nothing to do most of the time!

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Heat the inside of the car so that the plastic is pliable. Heater or the sun. Those globes suck, my dealer didn't have any. Guess they want to sell you a whole car.

[@byrysh]

WTH no brake cleaner? Hell, just clean a wheel or somethin... jeez

[@SouthMainAuto]

+byrysh Haha

[@Iciielitez]

How much would you charge on a job like this?

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Edward Shen I charged the lady the price of the bulbs... 8 bucks, she brought me a coffee :)

[@Iciielitez]

+South Main Auto Repair That's very kind of you. I wish you were closer, I'd give the jobs I can't do my self to you in a heartbeat.

[@koffibanan3099]

+South Main Auto Repair That's really cool! I'm OD'ing on your videos right now. Just finished the Toyoda Rav series, when this one appeared. Luckily this one was a quickie, I've actually got work to do :) If there wasn't an entire ocean between us, I'd bring you a coffee too :p

[@Sandbag1300]

+South Main Auto Repair That is the secret to making the big bucks! Guaranteed she will come back with a bigger job in the future and recommend you to at least three of her friends. Smart.

[@tracycolorado]

+South Main Auto Repair ; Good Man

[@macmanjimmy69]

Remember Toyota used to use Koito bulbs. They lasted forever. Now with all the US. "Cooperation" Toyota probably no uses Sylvania or GE

[@animalcorvair]

same as gm uses gee