all-mode 4wd selector bulbs

[Jab215]

Does anyone know how to change out the bulbs on the all-mode 4wd selector for a 2003 nissan pathfinder?
(not sure if thats wut its called but the switch under the radio for choosing between 2 wheel and 4 wheel) and also what kind of bulbs they are and how many.

[740fizza]

You need to pull the upper vent and then unscrew the lower dash trim (around the radio). Then disconnect any wires and you will see the switch on the backside. I don't recall what bulbs they are exactly but Nissan wanted $5 each - better you go to radio shack and get some equivalents (a thread about that here somewhere - search for it). The bulbs just site inside a plastic housing which you lightly unscrew.

[Jab215]

Hmm. They told me I would need a whole new unit because they can't just replace the light. I didn't like their answer very much.

[740fizza]

That's not true. I'm looking @ my spare switch now and it has 3 bulbs. You unscrew them 1/4 turn and pull out the bulbs w/bases. As I said, the dealer screws you for $5 a bulb

[Towncivilian]

What size are these bulbs? I have a 2WD so I have no selector, obviously. I'd just like to know what size they are for future reference. You can take a picture of the bulb + bulb in its twist base and it should be pretty easy to tell from those.

[740fizza]

I'm a very lazy SOB but they appear to be the same as the HVAC bulbs. I'm sure the size is listed somewhere on this site.

[Towncivilian]

I'm a very lazy SOB but they appear to be the same as the HVAC bulbs. I'm sure the size is listed somewhere on this site.

Probably #74 then.

[Jab215]

Well if it is possible to replace just the bulbs then I gotta kno for sure wut that bulb size is. I do hope it's a 74 cause that would be simple

[Towncivilian]

Take yours apart, and take a picture of the bulb. I should be able to tell you which type of bulb it is. I would also advise replacing the bulbs with LEDs, they'll last forever basically and are much brighter, consume less power, and put out less heat.

[Jab215]

Yea I plan to put LEDs in there

[Jab215]

by the way the bulb size for this is neo-3

[Towncivilian]

Great, thanks for letting us know.