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

Жыл бұрын

Awesome tip, thank you!

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 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

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!

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

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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

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

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".

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😅😄🤣

Helpful! Looks relatively easy. Thanks!

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 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the only tricky part

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

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

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

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

@chestnut1823

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

Same!!! Lol, have fun!

Brilliant video man! Thanks a million!

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 жыл бұрын

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

@stephenboykin4958

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@josephpagee3977

2 ай бұрын

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

Chow you are the man

Great video!

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

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?

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.

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 жыл бұрын

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

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??

Did this on Thursday, super easy.

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

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thanks for the vid. Just did this today

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

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

Thank you!

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

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

Great video.

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helps

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

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Potential new video idea: Sunroof service / maintenance?

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 жыл бұрын

I gotta try that next time!

@dormilong

2 жыл бұрын

This 100%.

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

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

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

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

ExDuris Gloria 🤣🤣🤣

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

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

@chowcares

2 жыл бұрын

eBay special! Lol

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 жыл бұрын

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

@grantroberts4231

8 ай бұрын

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?)

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 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

My lx470 have same

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

Is that your original steering wheel? That thing looks great

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

@zachc.1978

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

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

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!

@JimBob-vb8oz

2 жыл бұрын

I use a Yellow Box. Can get it plug and play

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

@chestnut1823

3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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 ..

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

Lexus IS a bit more complex than the Toyota version

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 жыл бұрын

That’s works lol

Not having the "D" light is a feature!

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I hear!

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@ken-ec9wv

3 жыл бұрын

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

👍👍💯💯💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💖

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Please help

@stevesegovia4474

3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

My “d” doesn’t work either. Ha

@chowcares

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

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.

Thank you !