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Power window switch lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Atomic Punk 70, Oct 31, 2020.

  1. Oct 31, 2020 at 11:45 AM
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    I'm wanting to replace the lights that are inside. Just a little attention to detail. I can't find any information on if this can even be done. Help me out guys
     
  2. Oct 31, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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  3. Oct 31, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    There are lights in there?
     
  4. Oct 31, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    I kind of like running “dark”...lol My AC lights are out too.
     
  5. Oct 31, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    I believe so, I can't imagine that they have writing on them only to read in the daytime. I know other area are supposed to be lit up. Like the cargo window switch, the Climate control panel, etc buttons and a few others I can't think of. I've done the rest of the interior lights in green including the gauge cluster. It looks killer!
     
  6. Oct 31, 2020 at 7:46 PM
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  7. Oct 31, 2020 at 7:48 PM
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    Looks great! Why is your battery light on?
     
  8. Oct 31, 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    Probably wore it down listening to the radio while I was putsing around. No battery issues at all.
     
  9. Oct 31, 2020 at 7:53 PM
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    I’m always worried my factory alt will go out. But after 25 years still going strong...
     
  10. Oct 31, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    It totally looks different now that I put a 7in touchscreen in it that is programmable, so I matched the green LED's. It lights up incredibly cool at night
     
  11. Oct 31, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    My alternator did go out and I replaced it with a 165amp to accommodate my new stereo system. You could take a charging port out and add a voltmeter to monitor your power, super easy and super cheap.
     
  12. Oct 31, 2020 at 8:05 PM
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    I will just look for the idiot light. I’m working on somethin right now......
     
  13. Oct 31, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    By the time that goes on it's too late. Just sayin'
     
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    My alt went out at 400,000 miles. They aren't suppose to last nearly that long.
     
  15. Nov 1, 2020 at 6:47 AM
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    I hear ya. Mine went out at 303k
     
  16. Nov 2, 2020 at 6:25 AM
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    Maybe I haven't noticed. I've had my 2002 since new and never remembered the door controls to be lit up. If you figure it out, let us know.
     
  17. Nov 2, 2020 at 8:31 AM
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    It’s just the “Auto” window button word....
     

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