Hello everyone. This is for a 2001 Olds Aurora, 3.5L V6 (newer style). I was wondering if anyone knows how to remove the buttons on the steering wheel. Apparently the buttons for volume and temp no longer light up, but the ones for fan and seek do. There is one on each side that lights, and one that doesn't, so I doubt that it's any wiring problem. I have tried prying, but I don't want to break anything. Basically I just want to replace the bulbs for the buttons that are not working. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Adam

 

Hello! I have the same issue with my Aurora!


You can take off the switches off the steering wheel by prying the switch off. You can use a small screwdriver and put it on the side of the switch. Pry one side, then the other. Be sure to do this when the car interior is warm, it makes it easier to remove the switches.


You have 2 choices:


1. Buy new switches from the dealer ($22.00 per switch).


2. If you're good at soldering, you can unsolder the bulb from the switch and buy a new one at Radio Shack for $2.00. If you do this, remember to take the blue plastic coating off the old bulb and put it on the new one so the light will shine blue.