newbie - lights on MFsteering wheel controls and radio don't wotk

bridget · 10-12-2009, 09:51 AM

Hello everyone.

Just bought a 2007 Gen II.

Car has 52K Miles with a T6 package.

The lights on the MF steering wheel and the radio section do not light up - instrument panel and MFD is fine.

Tried the dimmer switch to resolve the problem - but that does not make a diff.

Any advice is most appreciated.

Also I need to get a new SKS key fob and program. Any resources in the Chapel Hill/Raleigh/Durham area is appreciated.

Thanks.

snead_c · 10-12-2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bridget

Hello everyone.

Just bought a 2007 Gen II.

Car has 52K Miles with a T6 package.

The lights on the MF steering wheel and the radio section do not light up - instrument panel and MFD is fine.

Tried the dimmer switch to resolve the problem - but that does not make a diff.

Any advice is most appreciated.

Also I need to get a new SKS key fob and program. Any resources in the Chapel Hill/Raleigh/Durham area is appreciated.

Thanks.

I'm sorry to report but just like my 2009 there is no adjustment...2010 change to a display

firepa63 · 10-12-2009, 10:12 AM

The lights on the steering wheel buttons are very dim and only visible in the dark. As for getting a new SKS fob, your only choice is a Toyota dealer. They can program the car to accept the new fob. Don't buy an SKS fob from eBay. It will not work as a fully functional SKS fob. Only new fobs can be acceptable to the car. The car is programmed, not the fob.

bridget · 10-12-2009, 10:18 AM

Many thanks for the advice.

My local dealers have quoted $195 for the fob and $92 to program.

Found this on the web - anyone know of them?

ikeyless.com

firepa63 · 10-12-2009, 10:38 AM

Actually your dealer price isn't too bad. I've seen prices much higher on other posts. Believe me, the dealer is your only option for a fully functional SKS fob.

Ophbalance · 10-12-2009, 11:09 AM

From what I've read here, the best resource for the SKS key is a dealer... unfortunately. And you closest dealer is likely Mark Jacobson on 15/501. We took a test drive there, but OY the prices. They had used 08's going for 1500 less than a new 2010 package II. With 50k miles on the 08! The only thing I can figure with them is they offer a dealership for life program on used auto's (some kind of warranty coverage for as long as you own the car), but it wasn't worth that kind of inflated price. Maybe it's something as simple as a blown fuse?

10-12-2009, 09:51 AM	#1
bridget Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chapel hill, nc Posts: 2 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: III Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	newbie - lights on MFsteering wheel controls and radio don't wotk Hello everyone. Just bought a 2007 Gen II. Car has 52K Miles with a T6 package. The lights on the MF steering wheel and the radio section do not light up - instrument panel and MFD is fine. Tried the dimmer switch to resolve the problem - but that does not make a diff. Any advice is most appreciated. Also I need to get a new SKS key fob and program. Any resources in the Chapel Hill/Raleigh/Durham area is appreciated. Thanks.

10-12-2009, 10:12 AM	#3
firepa63 Senior Citizen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 928 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 0	Re: newbie - lights on MFsteering wheel controls and radio don't wotk The lights on the steering wheel buttons are very dim and only visible in the dark. As for getting a new SKS fob, your only choice is a Toyota dealer. They can program the car to accept the new fob. Don't buy an SKS fob from eBay. It will not work as a fully functional SKS fob. Only new fobs can be acceptable to the car. The car is programmed, not the fob.

10-12-2009, 10:18 AM	#4
bridget Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chapel hill, nc Posts: 2 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: III Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: newbie - lights on MFsteering wheel controls and radio don't wotk Many thanks for the advice. My local dealers have quoted $195 for the fob and $92 to program. Found this on the web - anyone know of them? ikeyless.com

10-12-2009, 10:38 AM	#5
firepa63 Senior Citizen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 928 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 0	Re: newbie - lights on MFsteering wheel controls and radio don't wotk Actually your dealer price isn't too bad. I've seen prices much higher on other posts. Believe me, the dealer is your only option for a fully functional SKS fob. Last edited by firepa63; 10-12-2009 at 10:49 AM.

10-12-2009, 11:09 AM	#6
Ophbalance Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 36 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: newbie - lights on MFsteering wheel controls and radio don't wotk From what I've read here, the best resource for the SKS key is a dealer... unfortunately. And you closest dealer is likely Mark Jacobson on 15/501. We took a test drive there, but OY the prices. They had used 08's going for 1500 less than a new 2010 package II. With 50k miles on the 08! The only thing I can figure with them is they offer a dealership for life program on used auto's (some kind of warranty coverage for as long as you own the car), but it wasn't worth that kind of inflated price. Maybe it's something as simple as a blown fuse?

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