How to LED Swap Your 4th Gen 4Runner Climate Control Lights (Reverse Polarity LCD Kit Install)

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @looseaxles
    @looseaxles  Місяць тому +3

    T4Rewired.com is where you can buy your kit!

  • @PocketsandOutlaw
    @PocketsandOutlaw Рік тому +21

    Honestly I always really liked the orange color, but WOW that white looks SOOOOOO nice!

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  Рік тому +1

      Right!! I was surprised as well at how nice it came out. 10/10 would reccomend!

    • @PocketsandOutlaw
      @PocketsandOutlaw Рік тому +2

      @@looseaxles DId you change the color of the speedometer/tachometer/etc as well? I feel like that swap would be significantly more difficult.

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  11 місяців тому +2

      Maybe in the future!

    • @eckhardkoehler3013
      @eckhardkoehler3013 14 днів тому

      Yeah I much prefer a red or orange for night driving rather than White

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 10 місяців тому +13

    The reverse polarity looks amazing

  • @wils_builds
    @wils_builds Рік тому +11

    Awesome install! This was a lot more work than I thought it would be

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  Рік тому +2

      Oh no! It looks worse than it is. You got this!!

    • @kennetheady1347
      @kennetheady1347 8 місяців тому +2

      😊 I thought the same thing. It's best to make sure you're just having fun that day and nothing else to do. 😉

  • @ThePaladin1971
    @ThePaladin1971 9 місяців тому +8

    This looks Awesome! I'd liked to buy one already fixed to LED and just swap out the unit...

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  9 місяців тому +1

      I believe T4Rewired has that option available!

    • @ThePaladin1971
      @ThePaladin1971 9 місяців тому

      @@looseaxles is that the say supplier he got the bulbs from in the video?

  • @MarisaVanBavel
    @MarisaVanBavel Рік тому +7

    I’ve been wanting to replace mine. Thanks for the helpful tips!

  • @edlopez5k
    @edlopez5k 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for the excellent detailed instructions!

  • @realtyskybuy4694
    @realtyskybuy4694 10 місяців тому +6

    Follow up question.. thank you for posting this video! Are they dimmable?
    Current orange lights I keep low for night driving but I’m liking the white LED look

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  10 місяців тому +4

      Yes! Completely dimmable just like stock!

    • @realtyskybuy4694
      @realtyskybuy4694 10 місяців тому

      Perfect, thank you Sir!

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 10 місяців тому +3

    I really love the orange on mine but would love to so the led Swap If you can get them in Orange

  • @zerocool5395
    @zerocool5395 9 місяців тому +2

    I did this to my 09' Matrix but i went with an amber/orange LED. It retains the factory look and it also helps with the hot spots.

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  9 місяців тому +1

      Nicely done!!

    • @santiagomercant9206
      @santiagomercant9206 6 місяців тому

      Where do i find the light bulbs?

    • @zerocool5395
      @zerocool5395 6 місяців тому

      @@santiagomercant9206 Amazon, Aliexpress, Ebay. Alot of Toyotas use T4 bulbs for HVAC.

  • @edwinmontoya1530
    @edwinmontoya1530 7 місяців тому +2

    Love the look. What happens if you don't switch the lights to 12v LEDs and leave them as 6v?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  7 місяців тому +2

      They would just be really dim!

  • @kadentraber6039
    @kadentraber6039 Рік тому +2

    I definitely need to do this!

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  Рік тому

      Hey Kaden! If you are still in Calgary I have some spare bulbs. Feel free to shoot me a message and I can help you out 🤙🏻

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 10 місяців тому +3

    Oh man your using scotch locks on the 12v plug Wire

  • @tommyho6437
    @tommyho6437 3 місяці тому +5

    Wish they sell the whole bulb kit. Instead of searching everywhere

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  3 місяці тому +3

      T4Rewired sells the whole kit

  • @MotionPotion3
    @MotionPotion3 Рік тому +1

    Oh wow. A video I needed for a future project just got uploaded a week ago from you lol. Thank you I will hit you up.

  • @hmike4
    @hmike4 8 місяців тому +1

    Do you have any advice on replacing the lights that are dimmed when not selected? I have the light for the arrow when one of the settings is selected but the light for the text on the knob is not showing up. Great video brother

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  8 місяців тому

      Hmm. It’s tough due to the placement of the lights within the knobs. Ideally an LED will be the best bet for output.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 10 місяців тому +7

    You didn't show the Rear window and Emergency switch lights

    • @dpainmechanics
      @dpainmechanics 9 місяців тому +3

      Just remove that grey trim piece and they should disconnect easy and then new bulbs go in the same as the others

    • @COWBAYOUBADASS
      @COWBAYOUBADASS 8 місяців тому

      Man shut up

    • @Tunky150
      @Tunky150 7 місяців тому +2

      Did you call the police?

    • @AntonioClaudioMichael
      @AntonioClaudioMichael 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Tunky150 huh who would call the police over something Not being Shown?

    • @Tunky150
      @Tunky150 7 місяців тому +2

      @@AntonioClaudioMichael Probably the same guy who complains about a really good instructional video that was provided to him for free.

  • @asalazar40
    @asalazar40 9 місяців тому +2

    I used the same parts but found that the led bulb wires would break and once in the groves prevented the bulbs from sitting flush and no longer locked into place. The grey based bulbs have small fragile copper sleeves that break rending the bulbs useless.

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  9 місяців тому

      Good call! They can be very delicate.

  • @JonFox1945
    @JonFox1945 Рік тому +1

    If you are willing to solder you can get almost any color for all your lights including dash and doors.

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  Рік тому +1

      100%! I’ve thought about doing the speedo, but I like the colours there for now. I have white LEDs throughout the rest of the truck that add so much light output! Thanks for stopping by my friend!

  • @THEjuiceWAYNE
    @THEjuiceWAYNE 6 місяців тому

    Nice work, came out sick.

  • @HaugenDustin
    @HaugenDustin Рік тому +1

    Great video. 👍
    I’m confused on why you have to change the film?
    What are you changing with reverse polarity?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  Рік тому +2

      When we switch to 12v power, we use the darker film to illuminate the numbers, opposite to before!

    • @SMShannon55
      @SMShannon55 3 місяці тому

      The polarity of the polarization, so what used to be opaque becomes transparent and vice versa.

  • @dpainmechanics
    @dpainmechanics 9 місяців тому +1

    Love this kit. Is there a link i am having trouble finding the kit online

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  9 місяців тому +1

      The email is in the description! I believe T4Rewired is also on Facebook and Instagram, as well as youtube.

  • @danielgray8396
    @danielgray8396 10 місяців тому +1

    What’s the link to the equipment you used? Looking to do this to mine! Thanks boss!

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  10 місяців тому +1

      My man! If you search up T4Rewired LLC on Facebook or Instagram that will bring you straight to Mark to get a kit made!

  • @pavena
    @pavena 11 днів тому +1

    Question! If I'd want the display screen to have the white background with dark lettering, would I just essentially omit the reverse polarity kit and leave current film as is?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  11 днів тому +1

      Yep! That’s correct!

    • @pavena
      @pavena 11 днів тому

      @@looseaxles Thanks so much!

  • @juancarlosortizalzate1071
    @juancarlosortizalzate1071 Рік тому +1

    Nice, whats the technical reference of the leds?, y bought some and they burned right away after i installed them

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  11 місяців тому

      T4Rewired would have the best answers to these questions!

  • @doobedi
    @doobedi 3 місяці тому +1

    Can i get a link to place order on the same setup?

  • @clutch7z
    @clutch7z 2 місяці тому

    Do you have a tutorial on changing the speedometer on the dash as well?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  2 місяці тому

      I do not! I haven’t ventured that far out yet!

  • @TheAtlasSupreme
    @TheAtlasSupreme 11 місяців тому +3

    Do they dim?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  11 місяців тому

      Great question! I’ve never tried to dim them. My assumption would be the function the same way as any other bulb.

  • @adam874
    @adam874 7 місяців тому +1

    How has those LEDs been while driving at night? Do they dim like the original?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes! You can easy dim them. I actually prefer them over the OEM.

  • @chrismccarthy6813
    @chrismccarthy6813 Рік тому +1

    What are LED’s that you don’t have to take apart and retrofit? Did they come in the kit? I bought his kit for my 2008 Limited and I don’t think I have those.

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  Рік тому

      I got everything from t4Rewired! They will be able to get you all sorted!

    • @dougfunk01
      @dougfunk01 9 місяців тому +1

      @@looseaxleswhat was the ballpark price??

  • @bgonz3599
    @bgonz3599 9 місяців тому +1

    I dont believe anyone asked, why were there still orange lights when you were done? Think i noticed 3 orange lights. That aside looks great. I like it and would do it on my 4th gen just dont want any orange at all. Thanks for the reply.

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  9 місяців тому

      I believe those are due to the tinted plastic/glass on the knobs. I may be wrong though!

  • @julierenfroe2526
    @julierenfroe2526 8 місяців тому +1

    Do you know what the number is for the cup holder bulb?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  8 місяців тому

      I sadly do not! Sorry!

  • @SprinMumladze
    @SprinMumladze 9 місяців тому +1

    how did you transfer mile in km ?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  9 місяців тому

      It is a Canadian vehicle!

  • @AutobodytechRon
    @AutobodytechRon Рік тому +1

    How about the yellow arrow buld turn into blue??

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  Рік тому

      You can change them to any colour!

  • @techintel2529
    @techintel2529 4 місяці тому +1

    imagine if there was an OLED screen upgrade for this though!

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  4 місяці тому

      Wow! That would be wicked!

  • @johndaviddrumwright6944
    @johndaviddrumwright6944 10 місяців тому +1

    what aftermarket radio do you have?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  10 місяців тому

      I have an ATOTO S8MS. There’s a recent review on the channel!

    • @johndaviddrumwright6944
      @johndaviddrumwright6944 10 місяців тому +1

      @@looseaxles thank you man. i’m about to buy a 2005 4 runner and i need bluetooth

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  10 місяців тому

      Check out Atoto! They have really great units at a way more affordable price. Congrats on finding a 4th Gen! We have tons of tutorials on our page for basic maintenance and mods. Feel free to reach out at any time!

    • @johndaviddrumwright6944
      @johndaviddrumwright6944 10 місяців тому

      @@looseaxles will do. do you have a video of beginner noob mods to do

  • @OmarHernandez-er3vt
    @OmarHernandez-er3vt 4 місяці тому +1

    I cant find that mod kit on the page

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  4 місяці тому

      Message him on socials!

  • @YotaSurfs
    @YotaSurfs Рік тому +1

    I like my orange too much haha, but I'll send this to brother as he wants white

  • @doobedi
    @doobedi 3 місяці тому +1

    Whats the price?

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  3 місяці тому

      T4Rewired on Facebook/Instagram.

  • @tommyho6020
    @tommyho6020 9 місяців тому +1

    I thought the reverse screen is just flipping the screen and that will do

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  9 місяців тому

      Hahah! If only!

    • @DylanMcMullen
      @DylanMcMullen 7 місяців тому

      Idk about the toyota, but on my FZ07 that worked. Theyre both LCD and polarizers so i imagine the concept is the same. Just have to replace the glue

  • @kurticeberg4566
    @kurticeberg4566 5 місяців тому +1

    You gotta… FOOOOCCCCUUUSSSSSS

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  5 місяців тому

      hahahaha FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS

    • @SMShannon55
      @SMShannon55 3 місяці тому +1

      Just turn off auto-focus, focus manually, and then leave it alone. Other than that, great content!

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  Місяць тому +1

      @@SMShannon55I unfortunately had my camera and lense fall 6 feet off a ledge before filming this and was still fighting the effects of the broken focus system internally

  • @Sjackson2369
    @Sjackson2369 6 місяців тому +1

    That is disgusting how sick that looks. With a white 06 this would look awesome in mine.

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  6 місяців тому

      Right!! It’s a wicked change. Well worth it!

    • @Sjackson2369
      @Sjackson2369 6 місяців тому

      @@looseaxles I was just looking at his FB page, and I’m going to have to send my cluster in. It just looks too awesome in reverse polarity

  • @talshir3
    @talshir3 3 місяці тому +1

    Yha...I'm not doing that..

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha good thing nobody’s forcing you!

    • @talshir3
      @talshir3 3 місяці тому

      @@looseaxles Haha..Honestly, I'm just a bit jealous. I was just enjoying you do it, and thinking to myself if I have the time..I honestly only need to change one screen backlight, so might just swao the buried LED. Thanks for teaching me how to do that! Great Job, looks futuristic.. If I just need an LED for the scree, do you know what LED model I should get?

  • @leos3003
    @leos3003 7 місяців тому +1

    That was a lot of work for a 20yr old truck.

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  7 місяців тому +2

      It would be even more on a newer one!

  • @simmcowaPang122
    @simmcowaPang122 4 місяці тому

    "Sorry i want to make sure i do this in focus"
    *immediately does it off camera*
    Smh dude

  • @lutomson3496
    @lutomson3496 8 місяців тому

    orange and red are better for night driving not that white crap ive replaced the light bulbs dont need this eye blinding crap

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  8 місяців тому +1

      All personal preference. It’s actually tamer on the eyes in my opinion.

  • @rickroel4994
    @rickroel4994 3 місяці тому

    Lame

    • @looseaxles
      @looseaxles  3 місяці тому

      I know you are but what am i