how to fix burned backlit bulb of instrument switches under the steering wheel

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SAEED_KIZZY
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if somehow the backlit of fog light switch or other backlit switches under the steering wheel stop working you can fix it DIY. The hard part is to remove the switch for that
1- push the upper part of the steering column cover carefully until the upper portion is slightly out enough to go to the next step.
2- push the switch bezel and bring it out of the dashboard.
3- disconnect the wiring socket from the switch.
4- push 2 plastic tabs on top and bottom simultaneously and push the switch out of the bezel.
5- there is a plastic bulb holder just turn it by 2 way flip screwdriver remove the bulb and change it with a new one also there is a cover on each bulb remember to use it for a new bulb.
6- put it back in reverse order.
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Obama_is_hot6
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unrelated but whats that white button?
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SAEED_KIZZY
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Obama_is_hot6 wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:05 pm unrelated but whats that white button?
it's a control for the side view camera when I press the button LCD switches to the right view camera below the right side mirror completely non-OE ;)
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SAEED_KIZZY wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:54 pm
Obama_is_hot6 wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:05 pm unrelated but whats that white button?
it's a control for the side view camera when I press the button LCD switches to the right view camera below the right side mirror completely non-OE ;)
thats super cool, but whats it for? like a dashcam sorta thing?
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SAEED_KIZZY
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more like a reverse cam but with a push button control type of thing it helps in heavy traffic or in tight spaces to see the right fender
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SAEED_KIZZY wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:19 am more like a reverse cam but with a push button control type of thing it helps in heavy traffic or in tight spaces to see the right fender
thats dope
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thanks. actually, I do not suggest drilling a hole in the dash to put some aftermarket cheap push button switch, For me, it's good enough because I do not plan to sell my car ever. I see this car as a project car and have fun with it as much as I can :D
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Dang. I always thought these were LED and not actual filament bulbs.
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Black)
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