Instrument Cluster Drive Gear Indicator Light Out
#17
Originally posted by VVT-i
You will need to remove the 2 philip head screws on the upper part of black plastic cover around the cluster. Then remove the plastic trim around the ignition key cylinder and another plastic trim on the left side ( the seat memory and remote mirror switch are in this trim) and both of these trims just pop out.
After remove the black plastic cover around the cluster, you will need to remove 3 move philip head screws that hold the cluster. Remove the cluster out of its housing and carefully disconnect 3 connectors.
Then place the cluster face down on a towel to protect the clear cover. You will see the 'D' light from the back side. Just count the indicator light start from the bottom until you get to ' D'. Just use a small flat head screw driver and turn counter clockwise to remove the bulb. If you are not sure it's the right bulb you just removes, just shine the flash light behind it . Good luck.
You will need to remove the 2 philip head screws on the upper part of black plastic cover around the cluster. Then remove the plastic trim around the ignition key cylinder and another plastic trim on the left side ( the seat memory and remote mirror switch are in this trim) and both of these trims just pop out.
After remove the black plastic cover around the cluster, you will need to remove 3 move philip head screws that hold the cluster. Remove the cluster out of its housing and carefully disconnect 3 connectors.
Then place the cluster face down on a towel to protect the clear cover. You will see the 'D' light from the back side. Just count the indicator light start from the bottom until you get to ' D'. Just use a small flat head screw driver and turn counter clockwise to remove the bulb. If you are not sure it's the right bulb you just removes, just shine the flash light behind it . Good luck.
#18
BGRX: this is why I take this stuff to the dealer if I can, and can afford it. tks
The 2 screws are obvious, how is the ignition trim removed? these trim pieces always drive me nuts.
The 2 screws are obvious, how is the ignition trim removed? these trim pieces always drive me nuts.
#19
Originally posted by parula
BGRX: this is why I take this stuff to the dealer if I can, and can afford it. tks
The 2 screws are obvious, how is the ignition trim removed? these trim pieces always drive me nuts.
BGRX: this is why I take this stuff to the dealer if I can, and can afford it. tks
The 2 screws are obvious, how is the ignition trim removed? these trim pieces always drive me nuts.
#22
Originally posted by parula
BGREX, great, tks,
hoping I never need it though!
BGREX, great, tks,
hoping I never need it though!
#23
I keep mine turned down also, I don't like the overlit instrument area - yea hope it keeps the bulb lit -
geez Lexus put in some higher rated bulbs. If they used a bulb rated for a higher voltage they could get a bulb that'd last ages. Hope they did for the '03! Time will tell.
geez Lexus put in some higher rated bulbs. If they used a bulb rated for a higher voltage they could get a bulb that'd last ages. Hope they did for the '03! Time will tell.
#24
Originally posted by parula
I keep mine turned down also, I don't like the overlit instrument area - yea hope it keeps the bulb lit -
geez Lexus put in some higher rated bulbs. If they used a bulb rated for a higher voltage they could get a bulb that'd last ages. Hope they did for the '03! Time will tell.
I keep mine turned down also, I don't like the overlit instrument area - yea hope it keeps the bulb lit -
geez Lexus put in some higher rated bulbs. If they used a bulb rated for a higher voltage they could get a bulb that'd last ages. Hope they did for the '03! Time will tell.
#25
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Normally, these lights go out on older or higher mileage cars. "D" goes out first, as that is the gear it is in most often. I have never seen a car/SUV that new, with the light already out. My old 1993 Toyota Camry with 212,000 miles had "D" light out on the instrument panel. Luckily, my 1990 Lexus still has the "D" light working properly. Seems like they would have a recall on them, but I guess they do not consider it a safety issue.
Last edited by Shaffer; 11-27-03 at 08:17 PM.
#26
I played around with the cluster light control, it doesn't seem to affect the drive bulb light or other shift status lights. Hoping Lexus has learned to upgrade this light!
#27
My wifes 01 with 97k on it has just gone out. It took 10 minutes and $2.00 to replace. Come on people dont be so critical, its a bulb for gods sake. look at it this way, it is more than likely a U.S company that makes them. Ever see how many Chevy trucks that the drl light is out on one side? It's kinda funny, every other one I see is burned out.
#28
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May be I missed something here...but did anyone mention what the bulb type or number it is that needs to be replaced? I had the service dept from local Lexus dealer on the phone yesterday and I asked about it. He told me he couldnt quote me cause some of the panels are more complicated to remove. He also told me he didnt have the bulb in stock. Although he didnt tell me which bulb it was.
Anyone who already did it please let me know.
thanks
J
Anyone who already did it please let me know.
thanks
J