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TundraGeneral discussion forum for the 2007 and later Toyota Tundra.
This is a discussion thread titled "Instrument panel visibility", within the Tundra forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
Sorry I lost my temper; when that happens it takes me a while to remember where I put it and get back to being just a grouchy old fart. I purchased the Toyota because I liked it over all other brands; knowing the instruments were not bright enough (IMHO). I did look at another red dash and it looks the same as mine. That being said, can someone tell me where to look to get instructions on how to change out the red LED's for the white ones used on the LE models. White has a better visibility under high ambient light conditions. Also, can you tell me where I may purchase the white LED's?
thank you
jw thomas
That being said, can someone tell me where to look to get instructions on how to change out the red LED's for the white ones used on the LE models. White has a better visibility under high ambient light conditions. Also, can you tell me where I may purchase the white LED's?
thank you
jw thomas
I did, but you may have missed it in all your rage
See my quote above for the directions and the linked thread also tells you where you can get the LEDs.
Good luck.
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I replace my LED'd with the white ones and love them. Really makes a difference. Well worth the effort. Those LED's are really tiny.... It's not that bad to replace, really. Just a little patience.
You can take the truck back to the dealer and "ask" them to change the computer setting. I read a post either here or toyotatalk.com about others getting the dealership to change settings. Someone posted the chart on different settings awhile back, in a post concerning the factory alarm settings and getting the dealership to change it.
thats a huge can of worms. some people dont like the orange. some people dont like the "tunnels" the gauges sit in. some people dont like to reach for the radio. some people just dont like anything. seems people didnt look at or drive the thing before they bought it. if u dont like it dont buy it is a good thing to follow. that said, ntohing at all wrong with visibility on my gauges, even with the headlights on in daytime. only the clock w/headlights on in daytime.
as for other "problems" you may encounter with this truck hahha....heres a short list
1. tailgate too thin. wont hold fat azz peopel
2. sheet metal too thin. cant bang into it w/o denting.
3. paint too thin. cant wsah it with a brillo pad w/o scratching.
4. glass too soft. cant hit a rock and it not chip.
5. doest ride like a lexus. it rides so rough it feels like its bouncing even though its a truck haha
6. it gets poor gas mileage. for some reason it wont get same mpg as a corolla
7. interior trim scratches too easily. cant scrape it w/hard stuff w/o scratching.
8. bumpers to thin. cant ram into things or bump poles w/o denting.
9. motor makes motor noises.
theres plenty of other threads on here where people think theres something wrong with their truck....dont fret. they are great trucks. nothign wrong with them just drive and enjoy. and if anyone else wants to contribute to the list above w/more ridiculous topics feel free to.
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Right on the money, I love this guy
Maybe the dude who cant see the gauges needs glasses? LOL
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Re: Instrument panel visibility
2007 Tundra DC SR5 TRD Nautical Blue, 5.7, 4X4, Toytec 2.5" front lift, 1" rear block, Diff. drop kit, BFG AT KOs 305/65R/18, JVC KW-AVX810 head unit, HD Radio, Sirius, JVC CH X1500 12 disc CD changer, Scosche piano black dash kit, Alpine 550 4 channel amp 90 watts per channel, Focal 165 V1 components front, Cliff Designs CD60-4C Components rear, Pioneer 10" sealed sub box, Clarion 10" shallow sub, Alpine 450 mono amp 220 watts, R/F 1 farad digital capacitor, All 4 doors and rear wall DynaMatt, Hard wired Escort Passport 8500 X50, Boyo VLT 300 rear veiw camera.
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