steering wheels control bulbs

[cycomiko]

I'd like to replace my bulbs as mine have been out since i bought the car. Its a 96 Firebird. How do I get to the bulbs and what is the part number? I think I remember someone saying they need to be soldered in. Do the caps just pop off?

[deadtrend1]

The bulbs i use for interior stuff like that, were 12v flashlight bulbs in a drawer in radio shack. I have some somewere so i can get the item # when i find it.

And yes, they are soldered on.

[cycomiko]

do the covers just pop off?

[Blackbirdws6]

You need to pop out the entire button assembly, not just the cover. You can then separate the front and back half to access the bulbs.

[Blackbirdws6]

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[cycomiko]

I have two questions. Do I need to remove the air bag to get slack on the wires? Also does anyone know a part number for the bulbs? Thanks for the info so far

[Blackbirdws6]

I don't recall taking the airbag off. I matched up the bulb to one in the radio shack bin. They are pretty damn small.

[deadtrend1]

These are the ones I used

[cycomiko]

ok cool. How many will I need to replace them all? Is it three per side? Now I need to find a Radio Shack that has them and I hope I dont break the covers

[The_Bishop]

Good luck on finding a Radio Shack, period! A lot of them folded up.


These may work although Deadtrend needs to confirm:

https://www.amazon.com/CEC-Industries-7219-Bulbs-Terminal/dp/B00L8BR76A

[WildBillyT]

Might be able to just match the spec at Jameco or something.

[deadtrend1]

Good luck on finding a Radio Shack, period! A lot of them folded up.


These may work although Deadtrend needs to confirm:

https://www.amazon.com/CEC-Industries-7219-Bulbs-Terminal/dp/B00L8BR76A

Says t1 so they might be same size, never hurts to try for 5 bucks.