Problem with my 2002 Buick Lesabre Limited
Mileage = 96000kms
Engine size = 3.8L
dash lights = No
GM Computer codes = No
Repair work done prior = just wear-brakes. Tires etc
work done to repair this problem = none
How found us = Google search
tip/donation yes
GM tech = JK
question = I would like to know how to change the light in the steering wheel
for the cruise control (set & resume) and the light for the heated seat button
on the passenger door. The indicator light works (High Low) but the location
light is burned out.
JK:
The lighting for the cruise switch is part of the switch. It would have to be
replaced. The proper way is to remove the steering wheel, flip wheel over,
remove the rear cover trim, and pop the switch out the front. If you do not
have the proper tools to remove a steering wheel, i would have a mechanic
do this. We have replaced these switches with the wheel still on the column.
Use a small flat blade screw driver to carefully pry switch out. The harness
on the back of it is VERY tight, The switch wont come out very far. If you pull
too hard, it will pull the small wires out of the connector. You can get the
switch out far enough to get a small needle noise pliers to hold the
connector, then disconnect the switch by releasing the tab that holds the
connector on the switch with the small screwdriver. Again, the harness is
very tight and easy to break wires if not careful. See pic of back of steering
wheel in an e-mail to come shortly if you do the steering wheel removal. The
backlighting for the heated seat switch is also part of that switch. The switch
would need to be replaced. Removal of the entire door panel is required. As
with the cruise switch, you can try to pry the switch out with the panel still on
the door- carefully. Thank you for the tip / donation. I will send some pics to
help with these repairs shortly.....
Mileage = 96000kms
Engine size = 3.8L
dash lights = No
GM Computer codes = No
Repair work done prior = just wear-brakes. Tires etc
work done to repair this problem = none
How found us = Google search
tip/donation yes
GM tech = JK
question = I would like to know how to change the light in the steering wheel
for the cruise control (set & resume) and the light for the heated seat button
on the passenger door. The indicator light works (High Low) but the location
light is burned out.
JK:
The lighting for the cruise switch is part of the switch. It would have to be
replaced. The proper way is to remove the steering wheel, flip wheel over,
remove the rear cover trim, and pop the switch out the front. If you do not
have the proper tools to remove a steering wheel, i would have a mechanic
do this. We have replaced these switches with the wheel still on the column.
Use a small flat blade screw driver to carefully pry switch out. The harness
on the back of it is VERY tight, The switch wont come out very far. If you pull
too hard, it will pull the small wires out of the connector. You can get the
switch out far enough to get a small needle noise pliers to hold the
connector, then disconnect the switch by releasing the tab that holds the
connector on the switch with the small screwdriver. Again, the harness is
very tight and easy to break wires if not careful. See pic of back of steering
wheel in an e-mail to come shortly if you do the steering wheel removal. The
backlighting for the heated seat switch is also part of that switch. The switch
would need to be replaced. Removal of the entire door panel is required. As
with the cruise switch, you can try to pry the switch out with the panel still on
the door- carefully. Thank you for the tip / donation. I will send some pics to
help with these repairs shortly.....
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