4TH Gen 4Runner Dash LED Swap PT 1 | Climate Control Swap

4TH Gen 4Runner Dash LED Swap PT 1 | Climate Control Swap | Interior Light LED Swap

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3 жыл бұрын

Hello tube of YOU. This video is an instructional video on how to remove your dash to get to your speedometer, swap out the bulbs for LEDS, and how to put it all back together. Next week I will be doing the center stack; ie. temperature gauges, fuel economy, temperature gauge, etc. I will also be installing LED throughout the 4Runner.
DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK! Damage may occur if done improperly.
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@taylorschwarz241 2 жыл бұрын

Best and worst thing about the 4runner community is I always end up wanting something I never knew about. Great video!

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, yep!

@Piragnoli 5 ай бұрын

very well made video, I like how you described what you were going to do before you did it. Great how to instructional video, take notes people!!!!

@smitheys 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah, some people hate the over explanation but I try to make videos everyone can follow/do themselves. I also explain what I’m gonna do first so people aren’t just watching me do something and get lost. And for those that hear it and don’t want to watch, don’t have to sit through the whole thing to figure out what I’m doing. I try to help! Again, I appreciate the kind words.

@joephan83 2 жыл бұрын

Man I thought he was going to do some of the work but he went the whole 9 yard 👍💯

@AntonioClaudioMichael 9 ай бұрын

Looks great in white

@AntonioClaudioMichael 9 ай бұрын

I been doing a bunch of custom painting on my 07 sport 4.7L v8 salsa red truck I finished painting and clear coating my shifter bezel dark cherry red to look similar to the salsa red exterior paint and I custome painted my grill emblems on grill claret wine red the outer Trim OF grill black center cross bar on grill club hunt green and the grill slats are Dark Bronze

@mj7791 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to show/explain this so thoroughly.

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, I just hope it all made sense. Thanks for watching!

@89bmw325ix 2 жыл бұрын

This video is Awesome man, I've watched it several times and actual did part 2 to my 4th gen. I love the look and really just making the 4Runner a little different. Thank you for sharing and attempting these mods.

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad I could help.

@cozier89 6 ай бұрын

Glad I stumbled into this accidently. Such an easy upgrade to modernize everything!

@smitheys 6 ай бұрын

Right!!? That Toyota orange served a purpose a long time ago, I think? The white just rejuvenates it! Glad I could help!

@frankhernandez2132 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Great job thoroughly explaining the process. It came out great!

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

@NorseMan633 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, looking forward to more. Also, thank you for your service !! U.S. Navy submarine veteran here. Peace !

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for your service, paving the way for me.

@4thgenhunter Жыл бұрын

wow that looks incredible!

@lorriealbany2156 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Made the whole dash look like a brand new car with led lights! What a difference!

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does, Thank you!

@jasimalsaadi925 Жыл бұрын

Pro work… It looks way better than before I’ll do the same for my one ✌️ Thanks for the tutorial bro 🌹

@smitheys Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! Doesn’t it look great after the orange is gone??! Thanks for watching! Let me know if you need any help. Always here.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 9 ай бұрын

Very nice work Bro 👌 9:51

@ShoogyOhmai 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone did a video about this! Alot of write ups but no videos

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

I just took it apart and started tinkering. Got sick of the orange glow. Glad Toyota got rid of it in the 5th gens. I hope it helped!

@ss-qg1qs 3 жыл бұрын

subbed and bookmarked! thanks mate, gotta do this soon.

@damienmikkelsen6056 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sssnipermonkey5566 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video my guy! I’m a proud owner of a 07 4Runner V8 Limited! Cheers!

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! Wow, congrats man! I tried for a V8 a while back, but mileage is high where I’m at.

@abastidas09 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@truthlove1114 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. A lot of work but definately worth it on a really awesome vehicle

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that.

@Etch_A_Fletch_ 2 жыл бұрын

great video, thanks for posting

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@KINGDAVID7 2 жыл бұрын

You got Skillz to pay the BILL$ bro! Nicely done, Guv'Na... SPOT ON!!!

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks king! I appreciate that.

@Liberty4Ever 2 жыл бұрын

I love the detail in your video with step-by-step instructions, tips & tricks and precautions. VERY well done. I don't care so much about the aesthetics of color. The white looks great but orange is better for maintaining night vision. However, I am very interested in replacing the six $7 bulbs that burn out in the environmental cluster with reliable "life of the car" LEDs.

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad I can help. I liked the orange at night as well, but I think when you do it you’ll understand what I mean by making it more modern looking.

@johnmanlysmith 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, and thanks for the great detail! Does the dimmer dial still work effectively when you install the LEDs? I'm fairly light sensitive, so being able to dim it during long night rides is a prerequisite.

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! Yes, everything will work exactly as it does before you (if you) do the swap. The only thing you are doing following these steps is changing the color. All other functions are the same. I hope this helps!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 9 ай бұрын

Toyota don't do leds on dashes or even Interior Lights because they make a killing on the holagen bulbs at 10 to 17 dollars a bulb depending on the bulb

@The6FigureAffiliate 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

@lorenzoelpro665 3 жыл бұрын

Excelentes vídeos, muchas gracias!!

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

gracias no hay problema!

@lorenzoelpro665 3 жыл бұрын

@@smitheys Hello, I am writing to you from Colombia (South America), I have a Toyota 4Runner Limited year 2007 and I would like to request some information: on my dashboard the number “0” does not light up, could you please inform me if I can replace only one bulb? And where can I get it to make it original? Thank you so much. I share an image of my board.

@lorenzoelpro665 3 жыл бұрын

I shared the images to the email. Thanks

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

I have emailed you back, please check your email and let me know if it helped or you need more help. Smithey

@Jager-er4vc Жыл бұрын

Got my LED’s in. I’ll be doing this today. I used the same ones and already did my steering wheel controls. Worked great!

@abrahamlopez9311 2 жыл бұрын

I’m very impressed and thankful to do this video.Maybe I’m going to try by viewing your video multiple times.Kindly please send the website to order the led bulbs.Thank you very much.Take care.

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! It can be intimidating at first, but it’s easier than you think. The bulb listing is in the description of the video. It’s an Amazon link.

@jacquelinemundt4688 3 ай бұрын

I think you’re a very talented guy , where did you learn all your skills? I would hire you with confidence you know what you’re doing and a plus is you’re clean I like that . I found your channel cause I was looking for a best dyi Toyota 4 runner build. You’re good and I hope you keep on making new video cause you’re inspiring and helping people like me who needs ideas on building a simple low cost camper . Thank You and more power to you .

@smitheys 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a million! Yeah, I just learned by doing.. that and all the mistakes. The 4Runner is definitely a great vehicle and I’m sure yours will be great after you’re through. The 4Runner was definitely my favorite out of all the vehicles I’ve owned. My current RAV4 is nice though, mainly better gas mileage, but I would definitely be in my 4Runner if it got 30mpg like the RAV. Let me know if you need anything and I’ll help anyway I can!

@jacquelinemundt4688 3 ай бұрын

@@smitheys For sure I’ll be following you in all your new videos cause I’m learning from you . I’m glad you’re doing this . Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

@jacksonmorgenegg1652 Жыл бұрын

Love the video! What’s the chip number?

@harrison0629 Жыл бұрын

FYI for those doing a limited trim model your guage cluster will have more LEDs on it. You will need more than 20 that the Amazon listing has. Also make sure you don't take off the turn signal led when you are doing the speedometer leds!

@marchernried2962 Жыл бұрын

how many additional lights does the gage cluster take? looking to do this as well, but not planning on messing with the extra lights (4wd, seatbelt, etc), just the ones smitheys noted - "I ended up using 14 LEDs: 3 for the LCD screen (mileage display), 2 for the RPMs, three for the speedometer, 1 for the fuel, and 1 for the temperature gauge. The last 4 were the shift indicators (Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive)."

@harrison0629 Жыл бұрын

@@marchernried2962 I didn't get an exact count but you should be good with 2 packs of the 20 LEDs.

@ajedbey-el5846 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you for the share. Salam 💜

@smitheys Жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for the watch.

@1954jesse1 3 жыл бұрын

Was wondering does gas needle go on one way or can it be off . I think mine has been messed with its a quarter off. Low gas indicator still comes on below E

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

It only goes on one way. You can fix it two ways: turn off the truck and put the needle pointing just past the empty line. Or: fill your tank all the way up, put your dash back in and leave the clear cover off and then point the needle on the full line with the ignition on but the truck off. You have to drive it a little bit either way for it to recalibrate itself, maybe a tank or two.

@jordanhickman 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if there are any risks to removing a bulb, and leaving it out? Like my tire pressure light, thanks for the video

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Nope! It’ll just be an open circuit. I took out my seat belt light because I go off-road and don’t wear my seatbelt. The tire pressure light would be no problem. Thanks for watching!

@nickjones9180 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you! I just did this and it looks awesome :) but I do have one question. Beforehand the dash lights would turn on whenever I turned the headlights on. Now the dashlights are on all the time. Do you know what could’ve caused this? I thought I did everything the same, the only additional thing i did was take the tire pressure light off completely since that was faulty/i have my own system i got on amazon anyway. Thank you!

@smitheys Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! Glad I could help out and it turned out alright. As for the dash lights, the only thing I can think of is the dimmer switch. You may have turned it all the way up, locking it on. Try turning it down. If you followed along in the video, nothing done would cause them to stay on

@nickjones9180 Жыл бұрын

I will do that, thank you for the reply!!

@revolutionunderground Жыл бұрын

@@nickjones9180 I hope that fixed it

@prestonbryant2433 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! How many leds did you end up using?

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I ended up using 14 LEDs: 3 for the LCD screen (mileage display), 2 for the RPMs, three for the speedometer, 1 for the fuel, and 1 for the temperature gauge. The last 4 were the shift indicators (Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive).

@Victork32 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing, did you ever consider blue color instead of white?

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. No, not really but be my guest! Let me know how it turns out.

@kaceywoolf2852 2 жыл бұрын

Some of my lights are on after doing this. The CEL, VSC, Traction control and VSC TRAC lights are all on perpetually. Did I do something wrong?

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

No, that shouldn’t have happened. Did they work before, like when you turned the key on did they briefly turn on and off before you changed the LED’s? Try unplugging and plugging the cluster back in. Maybe you didn’t plug it in all the way or you bent some pins? If that don’t work, try disconnecting the negative terminal and leaving it for at least 15 minutes. There really isn’t a way to mess anything up, all you’ve done is changed the bulbs.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 9 ай бұрын

Toyota being Jerks on the 4th gen with the solder on lights for the cluster the third gens are just like the 4th gen Climste control 1/4 turn Bulb housings

@cj1740 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool video, thank you. I have a 05 V8 4Runner and recently I am having some issues with I think the gauge cluster? Don’t really know, was hoping you could give me some suggestions on what it might be? So to start my fob/antitheft stopped working, checked battery on both truck and fob, not that 🤔. Also the time and trip mileage saver always reset when I shut the truck/ignition off. The gauges also do a little flickering before returning to their spot. I am perplexed, thought maybe it was a part of the motherboard but why does everything function while ignition is on or while driving it. It really isn’t a big deal. I will just keep driving it like this, just have no alarm and have to unlock my door manually 🤨 Any help would be greatly appreciated before I have it looked at a steelership lol. Cheers

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m sorry you’re having issues with your Runner. Here’s a few ideas to get you started. The very first thing I would do is check your fuses. After that, check your grounds. Sounds like one may be lose or started corroding. 4Runners are famous for rust, especially 4th gens. I’m sure it’s one of those, if not, take the battery out and go get it tested. They say they can test them in the vehicle, but don’t trust it. Get an accurate reading with it out and disconnected for an hour or so. Hope this helps!

@cj1740 3 жыл бұрын

@@smitheys thank you so much, I always had a feeling it was battery related, I took it in for an oil change, they did check my battery, said it ok but the ground was dirty, so they cleaned it up for me and sent me on my way, told me it was the bcm, Im pretty sure it’s not that. Not typical of these trucks. Anyways so back to battery testing like you said to do 🙌🏼 So weird how everything works while ignition is on but only resets those 2 things, and obviously no power to the anti theft and fob. Ok thanks again fellow 4Runner fan.

@cj1740 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I like your other videos, I used to camp out in my 90 4Runner many years ago, I just lay the back down flat and took the back seats out, had a futon custom made for it and it was awesome, lol brings back memories. I’m on my 3rd 4Runner. 🙃Not sure about 5 gens, are they fully Japanese?

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to check the fuses. Also, your key fob may just be dead from the battery or just dead dead. They can wear out. As for the 5th Gen, yes, there’s been rumors and they also mentioned that this generation may be the last made in Japan. Who knows. Great vehicles though, well you’ve had three so you know. Haha.

@SkinnyWaterVibes 5 ай бұрын

How do you get the old bulbs out? I wish you would have shown the soldering.

@smitheys 5 ай бұрын

You just have to unwind them and then pull them out. I used a baby flat head screwdriver to get in the grooves.

@johnshipps441 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video! Something I never thought I'd want to do, but watching your video makes it look a little easier than I thought. So, I might brave this one in the future! Is there any concern that those cheap Chinese LEDs won't last and you'll be back in there replacing one at a time over the years?

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that. The ones that came out of them are Japanese, so they’ll last as long as what’s in there. LED’s last. I don’t see them failing anytime soon.

@tubqhe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. Very informative. Can anyone advise are the 2006-2009 bulb type or same as in this video? Thanks

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

This is a 2008 4Runner, so yes. The links to where you can purchase the bulbs are in the description.

@tubqhe 3 жыл бұрын

@@smitheys thanks Sir!

@Rebelsmic 3 жыл бұрын

@@smitheys Are the 04-05 the type of bulbs or twist In?

@Rebelsmic 3 жыл бұрын

@@smitheys gr8 video by the way

@davidgarrido3486 3 жыл бұрын

So did you solder the led on top of the existing bulbs?

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

No, the old bulbs are soldered on by itself. You remove the solder and the old bulb, then put the new LED and solder it on. Easiest way: go to one side of the original bulb, put your soldering iron directly in the center of one side (on the side), while pushing towards the other side. It should pop the solder and then do the same thing to the other side. I really hope that makes sense.

@derekthomasgriffin Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised you didn’t scrape the orange paint off the needles and use model paint to paint them any color you want. 😉 👍

@smitheys Жыл бұрын

Ha, funny. I’ve seen people do it. The orange glow was just dark and gloomy. With changing the color to white, it gave it a more modern look/feel.

@jorbraz 2 жыл бұрын

And links for the various gauge displays you mentioned? Would love to swap the speedo

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Check the description of the video

@jorbraz 2 жыл бұрын

@@smitheys ?? Don't see them there. Looking for the printed speedo displays that can replace the graphics map. Wanting to swap the miles per hour and km per hour.

@davidholifield8901 7 ай бұрын

Hey Smithey, where’s the link for these bulbs and also for the ac controls?

@smitheys 7 ай бұрын

Hey David! Yeah, everything in my videos are listed in the description of the videos separately. I went and grabbed it for you though: Surface Mount LEDs, 3528 Size SMD SMT LED: amzn.to/3uuUckS 50pcs 12V 3mm White LED 9V Gauge Cluster: amzn.to/31WUSmN

@michaelfrymus 8 ай бұрын

Can I just replace the whole unit instead with white lights?

@smitheys 8 ай бұрын

That would definitely be awesome, if it was an option. The only way you could is if someone did it for you and you then installed it. Toyota loved their orange!

@SandiSeladones-sw1fo 4 ай бұрын

do they keep the dimming function?

@smitheys 4 ай бұрын

It just changes the color

@jahhdenn1430 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know how people change the needle color? I’ve seen some with white background and blue needles. I’m guessing it’s not a light but peeling off the paint from the needle and just painting it a different color? Lol

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen it, but I haven’t looked much into it. I have saw different companies (very few) offer just the needles years ago. It was limited colors but they may still be around.

@jahhdenn1430 2 жыл бұрын

@@smitheys Thanks for the reply! After some more digging around I found out the certain models like the sr5, then needle light is shared with the background light instead of it’s own light. I’ll have to see if I can find different colored needles or maybe try painting my own lol. Thanks!

@levieriksen9196 2 жыл бұрын

Do the lights still dim?

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Everything functions as before, the only thing I did was change the color

@elviscastellano4090 2 жыл бұрын

Dónde estas ubicado?

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

lo siento no hablo español

@fidelrodriguez6483 2 жыл бұрын

how much is that job for my 4runner?

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on if you have the bulbs or a soldering iron. The cheapest probably less than $30-$40. That’s a cheap soldering iron and the bulbs. Don’t take much, oh and your time

@TheDayisMineTrebeck 3 жыл бұрын

get on fb and join 4th gen 4runners group

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

I would but I didn’t get on FB that often. Whats going on in the 4runner group?

@speedy9speed857 3 жыл бұрын

Can't I just buy a custom one and where

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

They don’t make them this way. From the factory, they come orange. I have an extra one I bought from a junk yard just in case I messed up the soldering (I didn’t mess up so I never used it) has 124k miles on it or 126k miles (don’t remember exactly). I can sell it to you, but it’s really not that difficult.

@speedy9speed857 3 жыл бұрын

@@smitheys I got a 2009 4th Gen if you say it would fit I am down how much

@smitheys 3 жыл бұрын

What model 4runner (SR5, limited, etc) and is it 4x4? I would sell it for what I bought it for at the junk yard, $150. It was $120, but had a $30 core.

@dpascal95 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I would break something while trying this lol I think I’m going to just leave it orange

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, yeah I felt the same way. It’s easier than you think. The only way to break something is if you keep the heat on it too long, but if you practice with the solder it’ll be fine. The orange isn’t all that bad, just wanted something different and modern

@dpascal95 2 жыл бұрын

@@smitheys the last time I soldered something was like 6 years ago. Lol I may try it if I buy another instrument cluster

@smitheys 2 жыл бұрын

Not even going to lie to you, I bought one off eBay just to make sure that didn’t happen.

@ME-ov7vp Жыл бұрын

DONT DO THIS, AFTER A MONTH OR 2 THEY WILL START TO FLICKER, IF YOU WANT LED, GET A NEW CAR, LOOK AT ALL THE PEOPLE THAT CHANGE THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS TO LED.....

@smitheys Жыл бұрын

Sorry you’re having issues “M E”. You may have installed them incorrectly, soldering issue, or maybe just a bad LED. I would definitely check your soldering joints, that tends to be the issue. I’ve done this to many older vehicles with no issues.

@jroddy1 10 ай бұрын

That is way too much work for something that is really unnecessary. I think I will stick with my stock lights

@smitheys 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I can see that point but it drastically changes the look and feel in the car. It’s actually easier than the video portrays. I was just trying to be VERY thorough so the anyone at any skill level can follow along. Thanks for watching, sorry it wasn’t to your liking.

@M16707 Жыл бұрын

Why does it still look orange in the daylight can it also look white during the day If I replace the gauge face if so could you possibly link me or direct me to somewhere I can find what I’m looking for thanks again for the video

@smitheys Жыл бұрын

No problem! Hope I helped… in regards to your concern, It’s probably the face. You gotta think, that orange light has been shining on that face for YEEEARS! It probably burnt the color right in. Replacing the face is just as easy, just buy a replacement, pop out the Speedo the same way and just remove the plastic face, then put everything back together in reverse. Mine wasn’t that bad.