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Old 01-12-2008, 11:40 PM
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I bought a 99 TransAm and the steering wheel radio controls work but do not light up when the headlights are on. Can you replace the switches on the wheel or the bulbs?
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Old 01-13-2008, 01:19 AM
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Do they even have lights in them? should be easy to replace the switches.
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Old 01-13-2008, 01:53 AM
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same problem here i didnt think the lit up till one night the left control was lit up then it stopped i dont know how to fix it though.
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They do have backlighting you have to replace the button assembly to fix it the lamps are non serviceable.
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damn how do you get them out of the steering wheel? has anyone just taken them off and some how filled the holes?
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The bulb in the switch can be replaced.

Steering Wheel Control Lamp Replacement:
http://www.stevendbrown.com/Steering...oControls.html
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Old 01-13-2008, 05:30 PM
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hey thanks VIP1 nice write up
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Ok so i just did it havnt plugged them back in though so hopefully it will work!!!
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hey thanks VIP1 nice write up
Thanks, but I didn't write it.
I did add it to the Lighting FAQ though.
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very awesome i hope it works i didnt even know those lit up till that one day they just came on! then went off again but hopefully now they will both look good
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