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This DIY will cover changing the color of the lights in the stock radio, gauge cluster, center console switches, A/C controls, and door switches. I replaced the amber (orange) lights with white. Depending on the color you choose the part numbers will most certainly differ. I suggest you get more LEDs than you need for the job as some may get damaged during the install. I personally smoked at least 7 myself.
Door Handle LED
I am have a 5 Dr yaris, so I will start with the front door and you can get the LEDs from Walmart for $10 (4 of them)
1. open the front door and locate the black stuff which cover the screw and remove it
2. unscrew the screw (the screw has something to hold on to it, so no worry it will fall into the door)
Tanabe Strut Tower Bar Install & Review
First, for the money and quality of the Tanabe Strut Bar, you can’t go wrong.
Everything about the kit, is straight foward and a very simple design.
(08′ USDM LB): Interior Light Color Change part1of2
This DIY will cover changing the color of the lights in the stock radio, gauge cluster, center console switches, A/C controls, and door switches. I replaced the amber (orange) lights with white. Depending on the color you choose the part numbers will most certainly differ. I suggest you get more LEDs than you need for the job as some may get damaged during the install. I personally smoked at least 7 myself.
Cabin Air Filter
This method will create 8 cabin air filters of the appropriate size (8.5×7.25×1″) which should cover your filtration needs for 2 years. Assuming you have the the tools on hand the only additional cost is a filter that sells at any home improvement store for between $4 and $15 depending on your desired level of filtration. I prefer an allergen rated one that goes for $15 but even a cheap one is better than none at all.
Power Outlet Mod
k, one thing that has bothered me since I got my Yaris is the fact that it only had one power outlet. On top of that it was located behind the e-brake lever which made it a pain to plug anything in. I decided to install a couple more 12v outlets so I can plug in my IPOD and the window mount for my nav system. I also wanted them to be hidden. I decided to install these outlets in the compartments on either side of the AC switches. The whole thing only took me about two hours. I was surprised how easy the console pieces came out.
Projector/HID (Liftback)
Posted by diymyowncar on May 9th, 2010
“Tools needed: 10mm socket
14mm socket (I think for negative battery terminal)
Ratchet (1/4″ drive works fine)
Phillips screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
Masking tape
Dremel
Change Your Interior Light Grey Panels to Black
Posted by diymyowncar on May 9th, 2010
Items you need to gather before starting:
~ 1 package of RIT Fabric Dye -Black
~ Part/parts to be dyed
~ 1 old pot to dye part/parts in
~ Plastic spoon or old spoon
~ 1 old pair of tongs or do like I did and use a hanger I had leftover from the drycleaner
~ Paper towels
~ The “A-OK” to move forward from your wife/girlfriend/husband/boyfriend/mother/father and the list could go on for days. Just make sure your don’t ruin the good stuff in the process
Stealth Garage Door Opener Button
Posted by diymyowncar on May 9th, 2010
So, I was tired of keeping up with my garage door opener. I had stashed it in my driver’s side glove box for the last year with some velcro, but i’m too lazy to keep opening up the glove box to open the garage. So, I dismantled my garage door opener to see how it works and see if I can rig up a nice, stock looking button on my door to use. It was easier than I thought it would be…