Hi Everyone!
It seems that one of the bulbs for a button in the steering wheel has burned out, or at least it does not come on with the rest of the lights anymore. Does anybody know how to replace bulbs in the steering wheel? Specifically, the bulb that no longer works is the one for the button next to the volume button.
First of all, I'd like to say hello to the group.... I'm a new member looking forward to sharing/learning info about my 2004 Hummer H2.
Sundown94,
I recently had the same issue w/ 3 of my steering wheel controls on a 2004 H2. The light didn't work but the switch controls worked fine. I've attached a few pix, hope they help.
I don't believe that the bulbs in the switches can be replaced (but I'm not 100% sure). The whole switch needs to be replaced. The switch can be worked out of the hole it sits in without leaving any damage using a small screwdriver.
I had to use a type of "dental" tool to hold the connector in place while I plugged in the new switch. There wasn't enough slack on the wire to pull the connector all the way out of the hole (this was the hardest part).
Here're the prices I paid from a local Hummer dealership..
They're LEDs not bulbs. Not designed to be replaced. However, if you have to replace the switch anyway; try it; you have nothing to lose. Chances are, the local radio shack will have the replacement LED for about 2 bucks, and a little time with a soldering iron might be fun.
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Hey Dolphin, thanks for the pics and instructions on how to replace the bulbs/buttons. Just from looking at the pics themselves, it does appear that the hardest part will be reconnecting the new button to the wiring harness in the steering wheel. I wonder why GM wouldn't have just put a little more slack in the wiring to make it easier? How much time do you think you spent trying to reconnect the button? I'm afraid I'll lose my patience during the whole process. Thanks again!!
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White 2003 H2 LUX, all options (except NAV system), DVD system, backup camera, lightbar, etc.
Sun,
After I got the switch out, I realized that I couldn't hold onto to the connector and plug the new switch back in (after about 10-15 minutes of trying).
The key to this (for me anyway), is to get some sort of tool that's skinny enough w/a hook on the end to carefully hold the back of the connector steady. That made plugging in the new switch possible. You may luck out & the wiring harness in your steering wheel may have more slack than mine did.
Once I had that "dental" tool to hold the connector, it took about 10 min. to do all three.
Quick question, my bulbs are slowing burning out on my in my dash (4 wheel buttons) and the steering wheel. Are you guys having the same problem with the replacement switches background lights burning out as well? I would hate to replace all of these switches only to have them burn out again in the future....
Quick question, my bulbs are slowing burning out on my in my dash (4 wheel buttons) and the steering wheel. Are you guys having the same problem with the replacement switches background lights burning out as well? I would hate to replace all of these switches only to have them burn out again in the future....
Most of the parts out there are old stock and not sure if they even addressed the issue on later production runs. I am sure that the replacements will have the same issues. One of these days I am going to take one of them apart and try to replace the light.