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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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This is a stupid question but when car is in park (P),reverse(R),nuetral (N), and drive (2) and drive (3) that green light highlights the symbol. The only letter that does not highlight the symbol is the regular (D) drive. Is that on all 99 RX300 or should it be highlighted when in its shifted in the (D)?? Is there a fuse or something for this if its supposed to be lighted when in use? Thanks for the help.

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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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Typically the "D" bulb blows out. Search and you will find instructions on how to replace the bulb. Some folks just leave it alone, other swap the bulbs. A new one form dealer is less than $10.

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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by salimshah
Typically the "D" bulb blows out. Search and you will find instructions on how to replace the bulb. Some folks just leave it alone, other swap the bulbs. A new one form dealer is less than $10.

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I left mine alone(Burned out) because I find the light some-what distracting.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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what should I type into search for replacing instructions? Thanks for the help
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Try D bulb light out
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Try D bulb light out
I just tried to find it,and have no luck either.I know its in here I have seen it before.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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thanks for trying Lex114
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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I have searched and still I am coming up short on finding instructions on how to replace the D bulb for this problem. If anyone comes across it or finds it please let me know. thanks for your help
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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I'm having problems referencing the thread, but if you search on "12681" and select the thread started by toy4two, I think that's the one.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bob2200
I'm having problems referencing the thread, but if you search on "12681" and select the thread started by toy4two, I think that's the one.
Your right,here it is;


You will need to remove the 2 philip head screws on the upper part of black plastic cover around the cluster. Then remove the plastic trim around the ignition key cylinder and another plastic trim on the left side ( the seat memory and remote mirror switch are in this trim) and both of these trims just pop out.
After remove the black plastic cover around the cluster, you will need to remove 3 move philip head screws that hold the cluster. Remove the cluster out of its housing and carefully disconnect 3 connectors.
Then place the cluster face down on a towel to protect the clear cover. You will see the 'D' light from the back side. Just count the indicator light start from the bottom until you get to ' D'. Just use a small flat head screw driver and turn counter clockwise to remove the bulb. If you are not sure it's the right bulb you just removes, just shine the flash light behind it . Good luck.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Here is the whole thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ferrerid=12681
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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This thread shows CL at its best.

Thank you'all.

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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Thank you guys for your time and help on this. You all were a huge help!!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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"D" works now thanks. Getting the first 2 screws out is the toughest part. Thanks again.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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The same thing happened to me on my 2000 RX300.. the D bulb light is out... I am going to leave it alone for right now.. but I will fix it..
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