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Steering Wheel Backlighting

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by grandpaD, Oct 16, 2014.

  1. grandpaD

    grandpaD Junior Member

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    So, I have had my new (used) 2006 Prius for about two weeks now and I have noticed that the backlighting for the buttons on the steering wheel is not working. This is my first Prius so any help would be great. Thanks!
     
    #1 grandpaD, Oct 16, 2014
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    Are sure they are out. Initially I thought the same about ours. Turns out they are very dimly lit.
     
    #3 M in KC, Oct 17, 2014
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    nh7o Off grid since 1980

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    If indeed they are really not lit, then you would need to replace the "clockspring" in the steering wheel, which is the flexible strip carrying the current. It's a bit of a job but doable for DIY types. Perhaps not worth it if just that wire is broken.
     
    #4 nh7o, Oct 17, 2014
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    Checked after work last night and they are very dimly lit, like me at times. Oh well
     
    #5 grandpaD, Oct 18, 2014
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    The LED back lights can be replaced with brighter LED's, but it is a fine soldering job to do this.

    John (Britprius)
     
    #6 Britprius, Oct 19, 2014
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