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LED bulbs dashboard/ instrument panel replacement not working properly?

Tiny
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  • 1996 TOYOTA RAV4
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 198,000 MILES
Today I replaced the indicator light bulbs on my dashboard/ instrument panel with LED (1797 T5 LED Buld Dashboard Dash Lights - from Amazon). All the indicator lights work except for one. When I turn the car, all the indicator lights come "on" as usual. However, when I turn on my headlights, the headlights turn "on" but the headlight indicator on my dashboard does not light up. But when I flip to the high beams the high beam light indicator on the dashboard does come "on". Anyone experience this?
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Thursday, July 13th, 2023 AT 9:23 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

When you use LED lights, they require a low amount of power. Because the headlamps are not LEDs, I suspect that is what is causing the issue. Do you still have the original bulb that was removed? If you do, reinstall it and see if it works.

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, July 14th, 2023 AT 8:48 PM
Tiny
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I will keep you posted. As soon as my son comes home from Summer Session and I get a chance to get to change the bulbs.
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Friday, July 21st, 2023 AT 3:36 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Sounds like a plan. Let me know how things turn out or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Friday, July 21st, 2023 AT 7:40 PM

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