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how to fix burned backlit bulb of instrument switches under the steering wheel

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:57 pm
by SAEED_KIZZY
if somehow the backlit of fog light switch or other backlit switches under the steering wheel stop working you can fix it DIY. The hard part is to remove the switch for that
1- push the upper part of the steering column cover carefully until the upper portion is slightly out enough to go to the next step.
2- push the switch bezel and bring it out of the dashboard.
3- disconnect the wiring socket from the switch.
4- push 2 plastic tabs on top and bottom simultaneously and push the switch out of the bezel.
5- there is a plastic bulb holder just turn it by 2 way flip screwdriver remove the bulb and change it with a new one also there is a cover on each bulb remember to use it for a new bulb.
6- put it back in reverse order.
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Re: how to fix burned backlit bulb of instrument switches under the steering wheel

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:05 pm
by Obama_is_hot6
unrelated but whats that white button?

Re: how to fix burned backlit bulb of instrument switches under the steering wheel

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:54 pm
by SAEED_KIZZY
Obama_is_hot6 wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:05 pm unrelated but whats that white button?
it's a control for the side view camera when I press the button LCD switches to the right view camera below the right side mirror completely non-OE ;)
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Re: how to fix burned backlit bulb of instrument switches under the steering wheel

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:44 am
by Obama_is_hot6
SAEED_KIZZY wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:54 pm
Obama_is_hot6 wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:05 pm unrelated but whats that white button?
it's a control for the side view camera when I press the button LCD switches to the right view camera below the right side mirror completely non-OE ;)
thats super cool, but whats it for? like a dashcam sorta thing?

Re: how to fix burned backlit bulb of instrument switches under the steering wheel

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:19 am
by SAEED_KIZZY
more like a reverse cam but with a push button control type of thing it helps in heavy traffic or in tight spaces to see the right fender

Re: how to fix burned backlit bulb of instrument switches under the steering wheel

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:16 pm
by Obama_is_hot6
SAEED_KIZZY wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:19 am more like a reverse cam but with a push button control type of thing it helps in heavy traffic or in tight spaces to see the right fender
thats dope

Re: how to fix burned backlit bulb of instrument switches under the steering wheel

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:26 pm
by SAEED_KIZZY
thanks. actually, I do not suggest drilling a hole in the dash to put some aftermarket cheap push button switch, For me, it's good enough because I do not plan to sell my car ever. I see this car as a project car and have fun with it as much as I can :D

Re: how to fix burned backlit bulb of instrument switches under the steering wheel

Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:28 pm
by KuroNekko
Dang. I always thought these were LED and not actual filament bulbs.