vanuatoo Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hello,I've got 2003 SE with Automatic climate control.I've noticed that when I turn on the headlights, hence turning on internal illumination, those buttons do not illuminate.Is this normal or I have a dead bulb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Good question, actually. Mine have not worked since I've had mine (99.5, auto climate). If someone knows how to fix this, it would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanuatoo Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Is it possible to upload a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanuatoo Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 I just wanted to clarify that only Auto, Econ and Off buttons are not illuminated. Other buttons like front defroster, recycle are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 There are four bulbs in the AC control head. Some of them may have burt out. You can pull the unit and checkthe bulbs if you have really good eyes. OR, with it still plugged in, swap the lamps around and see if the illunination changes. If it does it is probably the bulbs. P/N 27545-1W600 LAMP ASMY, CONTROLLER I have also seen bad crimping of the wiring on the plug going into the dimmer switch cause the lamps to not work properly as well. Wiggling the connector the dimmer switch will cause dash lights to come on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Damn I wish mine had climate controls like that. And that clock. I'm sure they all light up. Pull the unit and get new bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanuatoo Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 I looked at the factory manual and a bit scared doing this job myself. I don't want to break something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 My temperature "up/down" and "mode" lights are out. I just need the motivation to change the bulbs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanuatoo Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 From the Factory Service Manual it's unclear what is the sequence for removing AC Unit. Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser999 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 The AC display assembly is fairly simple to get to. Use a flathead screw driver and a rag and pry between the dash and the AC vents located above the digital display. These pop right out and from there it's just removing a few screws and the electronic connecting clips. I've taken my dash apart multiple times from installing my aftermarket receiver and then a backup camera. I have never pulled the AC unit itself but this is how to get to that step. -Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Look/feel for a Phillips head screw under each of the very bottom corners of the center dash console. Unscrew these screws. Then using a gentle prying motion from bottom to top, work around the outer edges of the console to pry it loose from the dash. You may need to disconnect the electrical connectors to such things as the cigarette lighter, seat heaters, defrost, hazard lights, etc in order to fully remove the console after you've pried it loose. Then you have access to the HVAC panel, which is probably secured by 4 screws, one on each corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanuatoo Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 I have also seen bad crimping of the wiring on the plug going into the dimmer switch cause the lamps to not work properly as well. Wiggling the connector the dimmer switch will cause dash lights to come on. Thanks for the nice hint. Today I was thinking to disassemble the dash, but just knocked on the A/C unit and lights came on. I had the same experience with the rear license plate bulbs, one of them was out. I've ordered the new one and before changing, a friend of mine just knocked on the plastic and it lighted up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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