2006 Yukon Denali steering wheel and climate control button lights going out

[Big Aug]

Hello - new to the forum.

The lights on my steering wheel controls and climate controls are going out one by one it seems. Checked fuses, don't think it is a fuse.

Any suggestions??

 

[wjburken]

Hello - new to the forum.

The lights on my steering wheel controls and climate controls are going out one by one it seems. Checked fuses, don't think it is a fuse.

Any suggestions??

Not uncommon from my experience. My 2004 Silverado had the same thing happen. Bulbs burn out. You can go in and replace the burnt out bulbs or buy new modules and replace them. A lot of guys here have done complete swap outs on the bulbs and went with LED’s.

 

[Sam Harris]

Replace with LEDs. Then you can choose the color you want as well (even if it’s white.. [emoji6]) and they should last a long time. When I updated my head unit, I found I had 3 bulbs out on just the climate control module. That led to a full led interior replacement. (I also had recently upgraded the cluster to include a trans temp gauge, with blue LEDs, so it only made sense) I didn’t replace the interior lighting with blue however, since I still want while light if I need interior light. Just the gauges, and all panel lighting. It does require soldering skills, but really very easy work.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

I purchased new buttons. Easiest fix.

I went with Dorman ones. The wire in the steering wheel is very short, makes it a bit challenging. Had to remove the air bag.

part numbers 901-120, 901-121,901-122,901-123 IIRC

 

[Sam Harris]

I purchased new buttons. Easiest fix.

I went with Dorman ones. The wire in the steering wheel is very short, makes it a bit challenging. Had to remove the air bag.

part numbers 901-120, 901-121,901-122,901-123 IIRC

Yes the steering wheel buttons were definitely a challenge! Once I removed the air bag, I was still unable to get the modules plugged back in, so ended up putting them back together piece by piece while installing back into the wheel.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Yes the steering wheel buttons were definitely a challenge! Once I removed the air bag, I was still unable to get the modules plugged back in, so ended up putting them back together piece by piece while installing back into the wheel.

That is a good solution. I had to use a hooked pick to hold the male end of the clip and pressure it into the back of the buttons while pushing the buttons into place.

 

[Sam Harris]

That is a good solution. I had to use a hooked pick to hold the male end of the clip and pressure it into the back of the buttons while pushing the buttons into place.

I tried all kinds of things, but ended up reassembling in the wheel. No matter what, expect that part to be a PITA!

 

[DanangMarine68]

Replace with LEDs. Then you can choose the color you want as well (even if it’s white.. [emoji6]) and they should last a long time. When I updated my head unit, I found I had 3 bulbs out on just the climate control module. That led to a full led interior replacement. (I also had recently upgraded the cluster to include a trans temp gauge, with blue LEDs, so it only made sense) I didn’t replace the interior lighting with blue however, since I still want while light if I need interior light. Just the gauges, and all panel lighting. It does require soldering skills, but really very easy work.

Hi Sam

Can you completely dim your LEDs and if so where did you get them. I've seen complaints that the LED bulbs are too bright on the lowest point of the dimmer rheostat.

TIA

 

[Rayyy]

@Sam Harris, what type of cluster did you install to have the trans temp gauge upgrade?

Also, was it plug and play? Or did you have to run any additional wires/sensors to get it working??

 

[adventurenali92]

@Rayyy it seems on the trans temp gauge for the 2003 and some 2004 trucks and SUVs plugging th cluster with the trans temp was plug and play. According to what I’ve read somewhere mid 2004 production run, it changed and the gauge cluster had to be reprogrammed and I believe the BCM as well to get the gauge working. So some of the 2004 up through the 2006 rigs had to be programmed. Though I’m not solid on it. There’s a that thread that another member started In the NBS interior section where he talked at length about his adventure on the programming to get it to work. It’s a good read. I’ll see if I can find it for you.

 

[adventurenali92]

Hello - new to the forum.

The lights on my steering wheel controls and climate controls are going out one by one it seems. Checked fuses, don't think it is a fuse.

Any suggestions??

The bulbs are probably burned out. LED replacements is the way to go. There are services on eBay offered where you can send your controls in and they swap the LEDs in for you. That’s what I had done. Or you can buy direct replacement LED lit control buttons. Also it’s way easier getting the switches in and out of the steering wheel if the steering wheel is off from the steering column. That’s how’s I did it. Taking off the steering wheel is a pretty simple process. I was replacing my steering wheel anyways and hen the switches wa shuts easier. But to just replace the switches it can be pulled pretty easily as well.

 

[Rayyy]

So would an 03 cluster plug and play into an 01?

 

[Sam Harris]

@Sam Harris, what type of cluster did you install to have the trans temp gauge upgrade?

Also, was it plug and play? Or did you have to run any additional wires/sensors to get it working??

I bought a 2500 HD cluster, which has the trans temp, with blue LEDs. It was 100% plug n play. I think quite a few folks on the forum have used the seller: digital dash solutions. They rebuild the clusters, convert to LEDs and then sell them.

 

[Sam Harris]

Double tap

 

[Rayyy]

Very nice. Thanks. When you say seller, you mean seller on eBay, correct?

 

[adventurenali92]

So would an 03 cluster plug and play into an 01?

Nope. Anything electrical from the 2003-2006 trucks will not be plug and play with a pre-2003 truck because the electrical system changed in 2003. It’s totally different than the pre-2003 suvs and trucks. For a 2001 SUV you need a cluster out of a 2000, 2001, or 2002 truck or SUV to work.

 

[Sam Harris]

Very nice. Thanks. When you say seller, you mean seller on eBay, correct?

Yessir.

https://ebay.com/usr/digital-dash-solutions

 

[adventurenali92]

Yessir.

https://ebay.com/usr/digital-dash-solutions

DDS is no longer doing business. The owners son who was the tech for DDS is now in business doing the same work, but under US dash works. I believe his new website did USdashworks.com.

 

[Sam Harris]

DDS is no longer doing business. The owners son who was the tech for DDS is now in business doing the same work, but under US dash works. I believe his new website did USdashworks.com.

Did not know that!

 

[05Single]

Buy new switches , remove your airbag and install. Very easy process.

Or maybe @Thatsquishykid717 has time and might be able to replace the bulbs in your current ones for a large fee