Bulb Replacement in Shifter Area
03-22-12, 06:16 PM
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Lead Lap
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Bulb Replacement in Shifter Area
My wife has 05 ES 330. The bulb went out in the gear shift area, so she can't see the different gears at night. The dealer wants $70.00 to replace the bulb. Has anyone changed the bulb? What kind of bulb does it require? and How difficult is it? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
03-24-12, 08:10 PM
#2
I don't know but will look tomorrow. probably have to lift up center console from the back to get at the bulb. if they only wanted $70, that is for 30 min. time. so let's both scope this out and see what you have to remove to lift console and get to the bulb.
03-25-12, 02:41 PM
#3
looks like the collar with the piece going around the shifter pop up to give quick access. I did pry up on the collar in my 05ES just in front of where the cup holder comes out, and it started to come up easily. bulb must be in there somewhere. makes sense since everything in there is so nip and tuck to pop the center piece in for access to the bulb, shift lock switch, etc.
03-25-12, 05:37 PM
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My wife has 05 ES 330. The bulb went out in the gear shift area, so she can't see the different gears at night. The dealer wants $70.00 to replace the bulb. Has anyone changed the bulb? What kind of bulb does it require? and How difficult is it? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
if you time me i can probably replace it in 5 minutes, no kidding.
03-28-12, 04:11 AM
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In the meantime, all she has to do is look up at the the dash display to see what gear she picked if she can't tell by feel. anyway, when you get the bulb plz post part number, or better yet a picture of your new bulb in the clip down under there.
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My wife has 05 ES 330. The bulb went out in the gear shift area, so she can't see the different gears at night. The dealer wants $70.00 to replace the bulb. Has anyone changed the bulb? What kind of bulb does it require? and How difficult is it? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
04-02-12, 01:37 AM
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Lead Lap
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looks like the collar with the piece going around the shifter pop up to give quick access. I did pry up on the collar in my 05ES just in front of where the cup holder comes out, and it started to come up easily. bulb must be in there somewhere. makes sense since everything in there is so nip and tuck to pop the center piece in for access to the bulb, shift lock switch, etc.
04-02-12, 01:38 AM
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lol...yeah it is pricey, where did you post your video?...Thanks
04-02-12, 01:39 AM
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04-09-12, 04:09 PM
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I know on our 96ES it just pops up (woodgrain bezel that surrounds shifter) and then there's plastic piece that is held on by 4 screws and it comes off and you should be able to change out bulb. Can't take more than 10 minutes if that.
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