04+ HVAC lights?

[crysalis]

Hey guys. Quick question I probably answered myself, but thought I'd check.

Anyone know how or ever replaced the lights in the HVAC controls? I had the panel replaced when I bought the car used (I took FULL advantage of my bumper-to-bumper warranty) and now some of the lights behind the buttons are burnt out again. Usually a flick to the panel would bring them back, but now they are gone. I hate burnt out lights.

My panel:

[nik12937]

It's most likely the solder joints on the lights. You can open the unit up fairly easily by taking out the tiny bolts in the back, then either resolder all the connections or solder some LEDs in place. Gotta do that to mine soon, mine has a weird dark patch on the recirc button area.

[crysalis]

That's what I figured too. I'll take it apart when its not freezing outside and take a look. Thanks!