Changing out the "D" gear indicator light on my 100 series Land Cruiser (Lexus LX470)

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hello youtube!
ive been asked many times regarding the shift indicator light on the cluster of the 100 series. It seems like many 100 series land cruisers and lexus lx470's have the "D" light burnt out. i assume its because its illuminated, whenever the car is put in drive so it makes sense that i would be the first to go.
i've read a few posts where toyota charges a couple hundred bucks to get them replaced (2 hrs labor), and many 100 series owners just dont care. I like everything working as it should be so i changed mine out.
hopefully this helps you save some money and headace!
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@lexicase8805 Год назад

Couple of tips for other viewers and yourself, if you start the engine, turn the wheel upside down and it will give some extra room, its actually not vertically symmetrical. The other note, the wiring harness connectors have a hole they clip into in the dash, so theyre held in just the right spot so when you reinstall the cluster, all you have to do is push it back into place and do up the screws, the harness will pull in with just the screws, no need to reach behind the cluster and try to install each plug. That way youll save yourself from all those cuts on your hands too.

@rmhashemi Год назад

Awesome tip, thank you!

@Williams-world69 3 года назад

Hey bud, just wanted to say stumbling upon your videos is like finding a gold mine. I just bought an LX470 and these small problems can be tough to find good info on. Thanks for all the hard work.

@chowcares 3 года назад

You’re welcome!

@tristancarlson4816 2 года назад

Just replaced my "P" and "D" lights today! This video was super helpful. My "VSC TRAC" and "VSC OFF" dash lights were on and went away when replacing the "P" blub.

@chowcares 2 года назад

Glad it worked out!

@HBButler01 4 года назад

Mine hasn't had drive indicator but I've grown to enjoy it at night with less lights on the dash haha. Might get around to changing mine soon though, awesome video!

@chowcares 4 года назад

A lot of people like less light in the dash for those long night drives, including myself. But actually, if you use the factory bulb, it’s not annoying or too bright at all.

@takingblame 4 года назад

Bruh, my drive light has been out since I bought the truck lol. Thanks for this video. Gonna order parts and tackle this, this weekend.

@chowcares 4 года назад

Same!!! Lol, have fun!

@d7000HD 7 месяцев назад

Awesome Video, less than 1hr start to finish thanks to your video and probably loads of $$$ saved, hate to think what a dealer would charge for doing it. I also taped a sheet of A4 over the steering wheel binnacle/cover and masking taped the front edge of the dash to stop them getting scratched, thanks so much

@jimroberds4933 4 года назад

Great video. I’m sure the 100 series fokes with love this. How about a center console removal.

@chowcares 4 года назад

That’s a good one, I think the seat heater lights go out too

@whitesandsecurity1876 Год назад

In the pic where you are holding the plug with harness. Directly behind the plug, in the plastic molded dash frame, is a key way that will allow the multi-pin plug to "snap" back in to the frame. That is the key way the plug came out of upon removal. Do that for both, and when plug assemblies. Then when you slide the cluster back in it will self-seat into the plug. Your hands are not required behind the cluster. Tighten the screws as you recommend

@rdm20fan Год назад

The white plastic kid the harness snaps into 2 spots in the tan/grey plastic to hold it. You do not need to fish your hand back there and try to line them up to screw it down. They will hold themselves once clipped in and you just place the dash back in place, and tighten the screws.

@Nakamichi_Service_UK 3 месяца назад

Potential new video idea: Sunroof service / maintenance?

@muzguz7276 3 года назад

Maaaaaaaate...White sockets should have been recessed back into their places so when the dash is replaced the cluster slides straight into the sockets

@DK-vx5co 3 года назад

Timing belt, water pump & other stuff while you're down there?

@Rooki3_ Год назад

I have a rattle coming from between the cluster and the top of the dash, anyone else have this issue? Hoping your video helps me track it down

@admirkoldzic61 3 года назад

Yor video helps a lot in my work on my 2002 lexus lx 470. I fixt my D light but som smalll diffrences on lexus ar on back side is green board full size so needs to be removed and some wires disconected and i found easy way to conect those 2 big white conectors on back side in corners. Frst you plag them on back wall they will click and stay in place (White conectors ). Two red plasic plags ar on claster bottom corners in white plags will steer plags towards other parts. On end push clusters in whit hand ans titen Philips to cklic

@eto2352 4 года назад

next video: How to unplug that annoying D light when driving at night :)

@chowcares 4 года назад

Lol!! I read people leaving it out on purpose because it’s too bright. I think it’s “okay” as long as you don’t replace it with too bright a bulb

@eto2352 4 года назад

@@chowcares just reverse the install section and you have another video! Double video drop! LOL

@chowcares 4 года назад

ExDuris Gloria 🤣🤣🤣

@muhammadalwyf4092 3 года назад

Really helpful video man, thanks for the video. I think it will be more helpful if there is how to open center console, because my seat heater and my center transmision light are off. Thanks 👍

@chowcares 3 года назад

That’s a good suggestion, I’ll put that in the pipeline

@smileshelp5928 6 месяцев назад

LOVED THIS VIDEO! You are now my favorite channel for my LX470. I also have issue with the 'back light' on the instrument panel. All the needles light up and the dimmer function works, just not the illumination for the entire panel to see the numbers, etc. Any suggestions??

@Yeroc357 5 месяцев назад

Does anyone know what lights are supposed to come on when the key is turned before the engine starts? The only two that show up on mine are battery and check engine. No oil light, no A/T temp light, no ABS light

@sketer15 3 месяца назад

i always thought the “D” light wouldn’t be on so it wouldn’t really distract you

@johndean3879 3 года назад

Mine been put for a while now. And I liked it this way, less glare during night drives. Well till now! Since I've watched your video, my OCD is kicking in and I guess I will fix it in near future. Damn you Chow😅😄🤣

@jaydagade7633 6 месяцев назад

My Lx470 Speed Dial Needle Light is flickering….please help me with it

@battlereadydesigns153 3 месяца назад

THANK YOU for this tutorial video! I have an 02 LX that just broke 100k. The drive light went out just like this. Is your link to the replacement bulbs still good? Are the Landcruiser bulbs the ones I need? Thanks for your help!

@drwisdom1 3 года назад

This is a very helpful video. We have an 80 series with the same instrument cluster and of course the "D" light is out after decades of use. Last year I bought a replacement light but forgot about it because if only one light is out you still know what gear you have selected. When there is no light you are in "D". After watching this video I am going to change it. There were a lot of good recommendations in this video and tips/information that you would prefer not to discover yourself. One bad idea I had while watching this video is that you could be cheap and take the light from the "2" position and move it to "D".

@grantroberts4231 Год назад

solid little video there, pal. ordered the part and learned something. oddd you had the EXACT same issue i was.

@josephpagee3977 6 месяцев назад

It's a known issue with the hundred series/LX 470

@escapeartist7756 4 года назад

Nice work John ... I'm enjoying and learning from your videos. Very informative.

@chowcares 4 года назад

Thanks!

@huskynoob7881 4 года назад

ohhhhhh i need to do this, thanks for the vid!

@chowcares 4 года назад

You’re welcome!

@illspirit 4 года назад

Not having the "D" light is a feature!

@chowcares 3 года назад

That’s what I hear!

@starman8623 3 года назад

Great video mate, I'm in Australia.... Have a 100 series cruiser, need to change the bulbs... I also have wipers that only work on high, no low speed or intermittent..... Not the switch, have your heard of this problem? All the best from Australia. Regards Anthony

@chowcares 3 года назад

I have not come across this problem in the cruiser myself. I have come across this problem in my 1990 Rx7, and it was the switch. Hope it helps

@takingblame 4 года назад

Also, looking for a diagnostic challenge?? Let me know I can bring my cruiser over, my aftermarket radio turns off like no power turn off when I take my truck out of park. 🧐🧐🧐🧐

@chowcares 4 года назад

That’s really weird. I wonder what power source it’s wired to

@dormilong 3 года назад

I have a 2001 LX 470 and unf this is not the same process. The cluster has more boards to take apart to get to the D bulb.

@chowcares 3 года назад

Lexus IS a bit more complex than the Toyota version

@TAkEdA31 4 года назад

Wasn't this a mod to make it NOT work since it was too bright? Mines out but I really don't care since the truck still works perfectly fine without 1 led working.

@chowcares 4 года назад

Yup, some people like it off. I’m kinda ocd so if it was supposed to work, I want to try and repair it lol

@brendonthomas2555 3 месяца назад

Brilliant video man! Thanks a million!

@MunroMurdock 3 года назад

Helpful! Looks relatively easy. Thanks!

@ken-ec9wv 3 года назад

I have a 99 lc, I think that D light is supposed to be out,, if mine was on I would pull the bulb, it would be a distraction for sure.

@chowcares 3 года назад

Lol the “d mod”? It’s not as bright as everyone says it is, not even close to annoying. Is it worth the effort to fix? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ depends if you like your stuff to work as it should

@clarencescott3787 3 года назад

Then why did you watch the video ?… And then comment,.geez.

@ken-ec9wv 3 года назад

@@clarencescott3787 why not, I did want to see what it looked like with a bulb 😨😨😓

@Mumblix 3 года назад

I've decided against replacing that bulb. I treat it like an "error light". If a light is on, that means I'm not in Drive.

@chowcares 3 года назад

That’s works lol

@07julioprado 2 года назад

Hi Chow...How to tell if recent replace Toyota 2000 Lancruiser hood is OEM? Hood wobbles (gelatin)while driving on freeway

@mj9316 Год назад

Thank you for sharing! This was an awesome video. Quick question, have you ever changed the “Yaw Sensor” on your 100 series? Would you have a vid on that?

@djflashback8343 2 года назад

I plan to do this, but with an equivalent LED bulb. I replaced the entire cluster of bulbs in my 97 R-Runner with LED. I will do the same with the 99 LX.

@wyattlease2483 Год назад

A cool video would be helping me diagnose and fix my rough starting problem. I’m in SoCal too. My engine doesn’t turn over on first try. Always takes two

@MooseZ71 2 года назад

The cluster is not the same and the linked bulbs are not correct for all 100 series! You should really add a disclaimer to this video with your year model. I just wasted $15 and 4 days getting the wrong bulbs.

@whitesandsecurity1876 Год назад

Good job, clarification needed. I realized those two connectorized harnesses behind the cluster are supposed to be re-seated into the plastic molding. You snap the left and right ones back in to the plastic molding and then the cluster, when you slide it back into place self-seats, you turn the screws to secure and see various lights come on. No reason to put your hands behind the cluster, just slip it in. The Japanese and German have great engineering. The re-install was easier. Good job, check to see if I am correct.

@romaellodfranco72 4 года назад

Great video.

@chowcares 4 года назад

Thanks! Hope it helps

@zxline 4 года назад

Thanks so much for this. My LX light has been out for years. 👍🏽

@chowcares 4 года назад

Super easy! Dealer would charge you 2 hours of labor.

@chestnut1823 3 года назад

My 2001 LX has circuit board over "D" light, not like the Land Cruiser. Took screws out of circuit board but did not loosen up. Rather than risk breaking something I buttoned back up. FYI the LX is different and not as easy fix as Land cruiser

@ridenda67camaro Год назад

Great video, I had a hard time connecting the gauges back together cause the screw/ bolt that connects to the harness and cluster wasn't grabbing properly. When tightening it would grab and it felt like it was stripping, I had to angle it to have all the gauges to work again and wasn't able to tighten fully because it would loosen if overtightened. I also didn't have the bulb ready so I just swapped the 1to the Drive. I probably wont try it again since the D is light up now.

@FZJ105R_LIVIN 3 месяца назад

is there a led replacement, i wouldnt mind changing out all my cluster lights i also have a feeling my sub tank light isnt working at all ... ive never seen it work

@victoriachanel2493 3 года назад

When I am driving and press on the brake, the "R"(reverse) lights up and the back camera comes on , any idea what's going on? Thank, great video!

@chowcares 3 года назад

Take a like at the shifter mech on top of the transmission. It’s gonna be difficult to get to but there’s a sensor there basically telling the computer what gear you’re in. I suspect yours might be loose or faulty

@victoriachanel2493 3 года назад

@@chowcares thanks for responding, I will mention this to the next mechanic I take it to. I would bring it to a Lexus dealership, but I know they will upcharge the price/work...and I already have 270,000 miles on it. So not sure if I should be investing thousands more. I am first and only owner. No issues up until now.

@willrucker1628 3 года назад

Did this on Thursday, super easy.

@stephenboykin4958 3 года назад

Great video sir! I just bought a 100 series Lexus lx 470 and the only thing that doesn’t work is the D indicator. This rigs got 280,000 miles garage kept and runs like a damn dream so Im thankful for this video

@chowcares 3 года назад

You’re welcome. the list of extra features the lx got over the lc sometimes makes me thing “what if”... 😐

@stephenboykin4958 3 года назад

@@chowcares I love to get up with you and meet you in person but I’m all the way in Raleigh North Carolina LOL

@alanjones8603 Год назад

It doesn’t apply to your cluster as it’s in good condition , but mine has some dust inside and on the inside of the plastic front panel … would have been interesting when you were doing this to show how to clean inside the cluster ..

@paramount10987 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. It was very easy, a little trial and error lining up the wiring harness connectors.

@chowcares 3 года назад

That’s the only tricky part

@WRCPNW 3 года назад

Another great video. Did the shocks on my 100 series today. Didn't seem as bad as I read about though there were some struggles. I was even able to get a milwaukee 3/8" power rachet on one of the top bolts made it a little easier.

@chowcares 3 года назад

You’re talking about the rear shocks correct? They’re not fun to replace but definitely not impossible. It helps if your truck is rust free lol

@WRCPNW 3 года назад

@@chowcares yup, rear shocks. Also used a flex head ratcheting wrench.

@NDN_FTR Год назад

I have a 100 series LC and two Avalon's , all with burned out D lights. This is a big help, thanks.

@wwbauburnoffice8355 3 года назад

What about the dash backlight on LX470-2000? Where's that bulb located..

@biljivrljic7909 Год назад

Help ,where is the dimer light located . I can't see my speed when driving at night. Thanks

@zachc.1978 3 года назад

You posted the LED bulbs in your link. Two questions: where's the led mod guide? What is the led equivalent bulb for the hazard light button?

@chowcares 3 года назад

The link is for led, if you want oem the part number is also listed.

@zachc.1978 3 года назад

@@chowcares but the led bulbs in the link have two pins--not the plastic cover with Phillips screwdriver backing. How do these led bulbs connect to the instrument cluster board?

@chowcares 3 года назад

Zach C. You have to reuse the plastic base. Unwrap the 2 prongs off the stock bulb to get the stock bulb away from the base. Then put the leds in and wrap the prongs around the base exactly the same way

@johncchacko4811 3 года назад

Great video, can you let me know which bulb for the speedometer, the main light in the cluster(the light that has the dimmer) is not working

@diplomatt0625 3 года назад

Nice video! Can you please provide link for LED bulbs? I know that they not fit all 100 but my is same as yours . Thank you

@flavor12346 2 года назад

Great video. Is that nice wood wheel original or where did you get it?

@chowcares 2 года назад

eBay special! Lol

@zachc.1978 3 года назад

VIEWERS BEWARE: If you have a 2002 LX470, the back of the cluster DOES NOT look like this. There are two layers of green electronic boards and the bulbs are on the bottom layer board. To get to the bulbs, wire harnesses on the top boards need to be carefully disconnected and the top green board removed. @chowcares What year is your truck, and is it LX470 or 100 series Land Cruiser?

@chowcares 3 года назад

99 land cruiser. I know the cluster of the lc is slightly different, even the board itself.

@chestnut1823 3 года назад

Did you take the board off? I have a 2001 LX and removed screws on board but it was stuck/glued....and did not want to risk damaging something so just buttoned up and left burned out bulb. Please let me know if/how you took care of replacing bulb. Thanks

@chestnut1823 3 года назад

just saw the update Z. Guess repair didn't work out for you and I will enjoy my burned out "D"light. Thanks for the info.

@goose1717 Год назад

I have the same issue. I've removed all the screws and the second circuit board layer is now loose, I just can't figure out how to disconnect the ribbon cables. It looks like the last owner tried and failed too. What a horrible design.

@goose1717 Год назад

I got it. It was a pain, but it's in and it works.

@clarencescott3787 3 года назад

Nice video,.love your channel…2000 Lx470 one little piece at a time.

@MrKarmap 3 года назад

I ordered a bulb but does it work same as 2000 Lexus LX 470 thanks

@justingoss3475 3 года назад

Is that your original steering wheel? That thing looks great

@chowcares 3 года назад

Nah, the original one was pretty beat up, this one I found off eBay

@taimoor1100 3 года назад

My lx470 have same

@ericoxford4426 3 года назад

Thank you for this video! After many years I finally fixed the D light on my 99 LC. I ordered the bulb from Toyota and it was noticeably dimmer than the other bulbs. Anyway, thank you for your excellent videos!

@sahn105 3 года назад

Chow you are the man

@zachc.1978 3 года назад

Update: The LED bulbs in the Amazon description DO NOT fit onto the plastic circle backings NOR DO the bulbs fit into the housing between the board and the instrument panel Park/Reverse/Neutral/Drive/2/L. The LED bulbs are too wide, too long, and the prongs are too far apart. Also, the LED bulb prongs are incapable of bending around the plastic circle backings. Lastly, the polarity of these bulbs matter! I do not recommend this project if you have a 2002 LX 470--or any other vehicle that isn't chowcares exact model. Since I had to physically unravel the wires of one of the original bulbs from the plastic circle backing in order to attempt to use the LED bulb, I now have to order a new bulb... and I cannot drive until it arrives!

@chowcares 3 года назад

Ooo thanks for the update. Let me remove the led link since it doesn’t work on all 100s.

@grantroberts4231 Год назад

hello, i am tackling this project today in october 2023. i ordered the bulb in the link and it has arrived. WILL IT WORK in my 2002 LX470? (In other words, has the link been updated and do I have the right bulb?)

@WiliamShattner 3 года назад

My “d” doesn’t work either. Ha

@chowcares 3 года назад

Lol

@Splashdown99 2 года назад

Great video!

@8507duke 3 года назад

Great videos, just did mine using it. When you reinstall the cluster though you don't need to plug the harness in first. the back of the plugs locate into the matching holes in the dash and then when you slide in the cluster it all lines up and you just tighten the screws. A lot easier if you have big hands!

@chowcares 3 года назад

I gotta try that next time!

@dormilong 3 года назад

This 100%.

@ShipyardWelder Год назад

Thank you for making these videos and helping me save a ton of money on maintenance.

@JamesJohnson-nf5ft 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@DanHaug 3 года назад

Thanks for the vid. Just did this today

@chowcares 3 года назад

You’re welcome!

@blackwolf3414 Год назад

👍👍💯💯💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💖

@malcolmcl67 3 года назад

What year is your LC? I'm wondering if this will work on my LC 2006. Thanks!!

@chowcares 3 года назад

Mine is a 99, I know the LXs have an extra circuit board that needs to be removed before you get access to the bulbs, but your 06 should be similar. Just double check the bulbs as the later models might be different.

@stevesegovia4474 3 года назад

Hey Chow! How about this !!? How do I get my VSC TRAC AND VSC OFF TO RESET!!! My power brake booster assembly was all replaced, it was about a $2000 fix however they could not reset these two lights on my dash! If you can help out in anyway, it would be appreciated

@chowcares 3 года назад

Ooo Mu lc is too old to have vsc and traction control. But I do remember having to reset it in my 04 es300. Something to do with a paper clip and the obd2 port. Let me look into it and see if I can recreate the lights

@stevesegovia4474 3 года назад

Please help

@stevesegovia4474 3 года назад

I’m great full... yes... a paper clip fix is all I have found! I’m Leary about things like that..... I wish you well!!!

@chowcares 3 года назад

steve segovia I’ve done it multiple times before and worked great. I’ll try to look into it and see if I can put something together

@landcruiserfj60 3 года назад

@@stevesegovia4474 I see a gremlin lurking here. I'd like to alert folks that the dash is not something to mess around with. Read the FSM and learn how vital the dash is to the computer. 98-99 models without electronic traction control wont have the issues i'm about to describe (98-99 keep your rear locker cleaned and lubed and spin it a little monthly). Toyota really messed with the reliability of 2000 - 2007 100 series by routing a lot through the cluster. There are dozens of stories of how the circuit not being continuous through the bulbs can cause problems. Another big issue is the screws that hold the harness to the cluster. They may need to be played with to get to sit just right. If the bulbs are not seated correctly or the harness not perfectly aligned and grounded, the VSC OFF, VSC TRAC, ABS and BRAKE lights will illuminate and send people down an expensive road to fix the brake system when actually it is an electrical fault in the dash that tricking the ECM. The brake system functions on a set of electrical signal patterns from the wheel sensors that are transformed in the dash and relayed to the computer. Any change in signal strength or frequency will put the brake system into safety mode and those lights will turn on (and so, turning off the electronic traction system). Once a dealership gets your money for replacing the brake system, get ready for the next big budget hit, rebuilding/replacing the cluster.

@WALL-E559 3 года назад

Any recommendations on what programmer to use to recalibrate the speedometer? I was looking at getting the Hypertech but it doesn't look like it supports the 2001 Toyota Landcruiser. I put on bigger tires on my LC and the speedometer is not reading correctly. Thanks!