95' Camry P-R-N-D Light Question

[cc6000]

The "D" light on the P-R-N-D-2-1 indicator on my dash is out. All the other lights show up fine.

Is this a light bulb issue? How do I change this bulb? I hope I do not have to remove the entire dash to do this. The light in the center shift stick is still fine so I can confirm I am in Drive.

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[Brian R.]

It is probably the bulb. I don't know the details for your car, but it is likely you can remove the cover off the instrument panel without too much difficulty. Some of the screws holding it are in front of the display under the sun shield.

[cc6000]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

It is probably the bulb. I don't know the details for your car, but it is likely you can remove the cover off the instrument panel without too much difficulty. Some of the screws holding it are in front of the display under the sun shield.

Is the "sun shield" the clear plastic? I have to look closer at it to see if there are any screws. Too bad there is no on-line repair guide.

Thanks for your suggestion.

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[Brian R.]

I meant the cover above the clear plastic

[gator2764]

Originally Posted by cc6000

The "D" light on the P-R-N-D-2-1 indicator on my dash is out. All the other lights show up fine.

Is this a light bulb issue? How do I change this bulb? I hope I do not have to remove the entire dash to do this. The light in the center shift stick is still fine so I can confirm I am in Drive.

CC

Let us know if you can figure this one out, my 95 has the same problem after 178K miles

[rob3]

My 96 has had the same problem for years. It didn't seem to be worth the trouble of fixng since it really doesn't cause any inconvienence. With all these Camrys having the same problem makes you wonder whether Toyota may plan some of these things, designed failure to encourage new purchases.

[gator2764]

Originally Posted by rob3

My 96 has had the same problem for years. It didn't seem to be worth the trouble of fixng since it really doesn't cause any inconvienence. With all these Camrys having the same problem makes you wonder whether Toyota may plan some of these things, designed failure to encourage new purchases.

That is why mine is still burned out, not worth the hassle for just one bulb. It is actually easier to tell if it is in drive now.

[cc6000]

Originally Posted by gator2764

That is why mine is still burned out, not worth the hassle for just one bulb. It is actually easier to tell if it is in drive now.

I just called the dealer today regarding the problem. The cost is $180 to replace the little bulb that tells me I am in "D". LOL, I guess I will be driving around without the bulb from now on. I have around 95K on my car.

Thank for all the comments. I feel better now I am not alone.

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[gator2764]

Originally Posted by cc6000

I just called the dealer today regarding the problem. The cost is $180 to replace the little bulb that tells me I am in "D". LOL, I guess I will be driving around without the bulb from now on. I have around 95K on my car.

Thank for all the comments. I feel better now I am not alone.

CC

Holy Cow batman!! $180.00 for a stinking bulb?? I hope you laughed right in their face for that one.

[nipsirc]

some crook dealer these are !!!

$180 for a bulb?

That is cruel.

My 95 CamryLE, been that way since I bought the used car in 97. I have logged 100K since then....

[cc6000]

Thanks everybody for your comments and suggestions.

I was able to find a detailed instruction on removal of the "Cluster Finish Panel" for the 95' Camry. Unfortunately I am not able to attach the pdf file here. The "Cluster Finish Panel" is the dark hard plastic cover that covers the instrument cluster.

There are two screws that are clearly visible on the under side of the panel just in the section in front of the instruments. According to the instructions there are two more screws just below the AC/Fan controls. To access these screws, one will need to remove the "Center Cluster Finish Panel", which is the piece of cover that surround the radio. The "Center Cluster Finish Panel" is held in by two clips on the bottom edge of the panel.

Here is a link to removal of the radio panel:
http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/869013.pdf

The instruction says to "Tape the screwdriver tip before use." I assume the "taped" tip prevent scratching the finish?

I will take everyone's advice and drive without my "D" light for now. If any other instrument panel light goes off, I may try to fix it.

After looking at the directions for replacing the radio, I am getting ideas about upgrading my factory radio to a CD that plays MP3 file. Has anyone done it?

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