93 Z34 - Climate Control Panel lights

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I think I already know the answer to this, but alas, I thought I would ask...just in case.

How does one change the lights for the climate control panel? Both? of mine have gone out and I need to replace them. I had the dash apart and the module out, but it appears the lights themselves are soldered to the circuit board. Is this so? Is there a way to replace them other than replacing the entire module?

Thanks,

RED

[Lyle's GTP]

You may have to do some soldering. I had to do this with my GTP. It wasn't the climate control though, it was the headlight control modual. I think the little 12 volt bulbs are available at Radio Shack. But replaceing the modual is a viable option. If you shop around you can easily get one for 20 bucks off ebay, or maybe from someone on this site. 20-30 Bucks to me, sounds easier than fucking around with the soldering. I didn't have a computer at the time I did mine, and I was a little more ambitious then too.

Lyle

[Lyle's GTP]

Fuck, look at this. 20 seconds on Ebay. You can't even buy the new bulb for that price. Damn I'm good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7941557564&category=50459&sspagename=WDVW

Lyle

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Thanks! but...

10 minutes to remove the dash pad, R trim panel and module.

20 mins to disassemble the module and desolder all 6 (six) bulbs.

$9.00 in bulbs from Radio Shack.

30 mins to solder new bulbs in place and reassemble module.

10 mins to reinstall the module, R dash trim panel, and dash pad.

Not buying a module at least a year older than mine (with bulbs a year older also) and avoiding the likelihood of having to do it all again....Priceless



RED

[Lyle's GTP]

So, what you are saying is you did it already? Cool.

Lyle

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Yep...Done

Thanks!

RED

[Kyles93Z34]

O. So there is supposed to be a light behind the climate control. I thought it was just another dumb thing that they forgot to put on including cupholders.