spiderw31 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Posted September 30, 2010 The left column of buttons on my SWRC just recently had the backlighting go out. I think I remember reading (but can't find the thread) that the lighting can't be replaced, and the buttons have to be replaced. Is this true? Quote
RobertISaar Posted September 30, 2010 Report Posted September 30, 2010 anything can be replaced individually, if you're good enough with dealing with it. Quote
spiderw31 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Posted September 30, 2010 So from the sound of that, they use surface mount LEDs or something? Quote
RobertISaar Posted September 30, 2010 Report Posted September 30, 2010 possibly. i wouldn't know though, but some of the larger surface mount packaged LEDs are workable with your average soldering iron. Quote
spiderw31 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Posted October 1, 2010 possibly. i wouldn't know though, but some of the larger surface mount packaged LEDs are workable with your average soldering iron. Most surface mount is no match for my iron! I'll have to look at it when I have time. What with the bakes, and other odds and ends that the car needs, along with a two week old in the house, whether or not the SWRC light up fully isn't a priority. I'll post back once I take a look at'em. Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted October 1, 2010 Report Posted October 1, 2010 They are probably just tiny light bulbs in a socket. The old bulb can usually be removed from the socket and replaced with a generic bulb with leads. Something like this: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103780 LEDs weren't really used much in first-gen W-body lighting because they were expensive back then and didn't come in as many colors. Quote
intern8tion9l Posted October 9, 2010 Report Posted October 9, 2010 like the bulbs for the seat controls? mine are blown but i haven't taken the time to figure out what bulbs they are Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted October 9, 2010 Report Posted October 9, 2010 Oh yeah, I forgot to update this, but I did take a look at it last weekend and there are 2 bulbs. Looks like a pain though, once you get the back cover off the SWRC module, you've got a circult board that needs to be removed before gaining access to the bulbs. Yes, I think they're similar to the seat controls, but I'm not sure if they're the same. Quote
spiderw31 Posted October 10, 2010 Author Report Posted October 10, 2010 Oh yeah, I forgot to update this, but I did take a look at it last weekend and there are 2 bulbs. Looks like a pain though, once you get the back cover off the SWRC module, you've got a circult board that needs to be removed before gaining access to the bulbs. Yes, I think they're similar to the seat controls, but I'm not sure if they're the same. Cool thanks! When I get a chance I'll tear into mine and fix 'em. Sounds like once the PCB is off, it should be manageable. Quote
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