[dgtc]

My overhead console doesn't have any lighting at all for the buttons. This is a real pain when I pull up at night and try to hit one of the garage opener buttons.

I bought the van used. Do I have something broken or do they all not have any lighting? Is there a "premium" version of the overhead console that has lit buttons? Thanks for any info.

 

[errivera]

My overhead console doesn't have any lighting at all for the buttons. This is a real pain when I pull up at night and try to hit one of the garage opener buttons.

I bought the van used. Do I have something broken or do they all not have any lighting? Is there a "premium" version of the overhead console that has lit buttons? Thanks for any info.

My 2005 has the button icons illuminated. Hopefully someone with a 2004 will chime in.

 

[ratsttam]

My 2005 has the button icons illuminated. Hopefully someone with a 2004 will chime in.

2003 w/EVIC/Homelink. All buttons have illumination.

So... 2003 are lighted, as are 2005, I don't figure they wouldn't be lighted in 04...

 

[oldchina]

Mine are lit.

 

[dgtc]

I figured it out. I took the overhead console apart. The switch module (I have a single-row switch, because I don't have power sliders) comes apart and inside there is a single blue light bulb and a prism that distributes the light to the 5 buttons. The blue bulb looks like an LED but is not. It's an ordinary incandescent (tiny) bulb with a blue rubber sleeve.

The bulb is soldered to the circuit board. Mine is burned out. I will try replacing it with an LED and report the results.

 

[dgtc]

Done.

Couldn't find a side-firing 12V LED of the correct size, but I found the exact light bulb as the original. Radio Shack 272-1092. You get 2 for $1.79. You have to solder it in and replace the blue sock.

 

[bf1967]

I just did this to my '06 as well. I took some pics when I did it. I'll try to put together a quick a how-to over the holidays when I'm off work. Made the wife happy.

Bob

 

[wpaul98]

Hi, I have same problem with overhead console. The left/right sliding door and hatch door buttons are dark.
Is it possible to provide an explanation on how to take the overhead console apart?
Thank you.

 

[bf1967]

I have the pics of how to fix the switches. I'll see if I can put something together the next couple days. Didn't get to it over the holidays unfortunately. :jpshakehe

 

[bf1967]

Light replacement instructions.... Finally

I finally got to putting together instructions on how to fix the backlighting.

Give it a try and let me know if you have feedback.


Here's the PDF.

Bob

 

[dun4now]

I finally got to putting together instructions on how to fix the backlighting.

Give it a try and let me know if you have feedback.


Here's the PDF.

Bob

Thanks for that good info.:ThumbsUp:

 

[01GCSE]

Nice work!

 

[agarb]

I know it is nearly 12 years old now but does anybody have access to the pdf linked above?

 

[FabricGATOR]

I know it is nearly 12 years old now but does anybody have access to the pdf linked above?

JEEP MAN, we are begging your asistance

 

[agarb]

Just got done fixing my overhead lighting. I disassembled and measured the bulbs and then bought some LEDs from Amazon that had built-in resistors and would run directly on 12v. Since the old bulbs had a blue cover over them, I bought blue LEDs. I wish I would have purchased green or white. See photo below.

Hardest part was figuring out polarity. On the garage door opener buttons, one solder pad is obviously connected to a ground plane on the board. This pad is for the short LED lead or the cathode.

On the sliding door switches, if I remember correctly, the long lead (anode) is orientated so it is nearest the button that disables the doors.

What I did was fix the garage door buttons first and then plug everything in and turn on the lights. Then I held the LED against the solder pads until it came on and then I noted the orientation so I could solder it in the same direction.

Hope this helps somebody else. Oh, and I have 48 extra LEDs so message me if you want me to provide a few to you.

 

[hossross]

Just got done fixing my overhead lighting. I disassembled and measured the bulbs and then bought some LEDs from Amazon that had built-in resistors and would run directly on 12v. Since the old bulbs had a blue cover over them, I bought blue LEDs. I wish I would have purchased green or white. See photo below.

Hardest part was figuring out polarity. On the garage door opener buttons, one solder pad is obviously connected to a ground plane on the board. This pad is for the short LED lead or the cathode.

On the sliding door switches, if I remember correctly, the long lead (anode) is orientated so it is nearest the button that disables the doors.

What I did was fix the garage door buttons first and then plug everything in and turn on the lights. Then I held the LED against the solder pads until it came on and then I noted the orientation so I could solder it in the same direction.

Hope this helps somebody else. Oh, and I have 48 extra LEDs so message me if you want me to provide a few to you.

Looks nice to me, is the blue as bright as you would like? I could use 2 of these, if you have any left. Also is there back lighting in the driver door controls for the door lock, window, etc. thanks

 

[agarb]

hossross,

Yes, I still have some LEDs and the brightness is perfect. PM me your mailing address and I'll stick a couple in an envelope for you.

I'll have to look at the door tomorrow to see if those on the door are backlit. I generally do those by feel without any issue so I'm just not sure.

 

[hossross]

How do I find PM so send you my info?

 

[agarb]

How do I find PM so send you my info?

PM stands for Private Message

Left click on my user name and then "start conversation".

Or hover over my user name and click "message" in the lower right corner.

 

[hossross]

lThanks for sending. They arrived Monday