Are These Buttons Supposed To Be Backlit?

[Dan Acosta]

Great, I have an 05. I guess I have to split the case on the switch, because it is a sealed switch.

 

[AudibleCreations]

Yes and no. On a 00-02 the traction control button is on the driver's side above the headlight switch. The actual button does not light up, but the words "Traction Assist" do light up. Here is a picture of one that I have done with blue LEDs. On a 03-06 the traction control button is a smaller button to the right of the radio and AC controls, there are no actual words on that one, just a symbol. And yes the button itself lights up on the 03-06 models.

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Looks great!

 

[jaywoo65]

These are the two sizes in blue that you need. They have resistors built in already, so they are ready to solder in.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0VW67E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MP4AFCC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Justinj360]

These are the two sizes in blue that you need. They have resistors built in already, so they are ready to solder in.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0VW67E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MP4AFCC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Who knew they made LEDs with built in resistors.. Maybe that's what I've been doing wrong. Any chance you know of some with flat heads with the same specs? I want to make sure I get the right ones with the resistors. Also, the flat head ones I've used have had perfect light output.

 

[Justinj360]

Who knew they made LEDs with built in resistors.. Maybe that's what I've been doing wrong. Any chance you know of some with flat heads with the same specs? I want to make sure I get the right ones with the resistors. Also, the flat head ones I've used have had perfect light output.

I guess I could just grind the ends down flat... Right?